Music Performers

Colgate University

paid time off, sick time

United States, New York, Hamilton

Nov 02, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category	Casual Wage
Position Title	Music Performers
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Division	Dean of the Faculty
Department	Music
Hiring Wage/Salary Range	Principal player: $21.00 / hour. Section player $18.00 / hour
Department Statement	Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service. The Colgate University Orchestra follows a distinctive model in which professional musicians and Colgate students work side by side. The repertoire is of professional caliber. The orchestra performs two concerts per semester and is conducted by Marietta Cheng, Professor of Music and Director of the Colgate University Orchestra. The Colgate University Music Department invites applications for principal musicians, section musicians and/or to be on a substitute list for the Colgate University Orchestra.
Accountabilities	Responsibilities may include 1-4 concerts a year. Performers can expect working up to a maximum of 14 hours per concert series. These concerts normally take place in early October, mid November, late February and mid April.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications	Professional orchestral experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Music school/conservatory training is preferred.
Education
Physical Requirements
Other Information

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2023CW022Posting
Temporary	Yes
Work Schedule
Job Open Date	04/24/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary	A video of a solo performance of at least 10 minutes may be requested during the review of application material.
EEO Statement	The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act	CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Are you currently a Colgate employee?
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Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
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Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?
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Are you a child of a Colgate employee?
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I am interested in the following opportunities with the Orchestra
- Principal
- Section
- Substitute
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Portfolio 1