Company Profile
Sarasota Orchestra
Company History
Come as you are. Leave different.
Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. A cultural leader in a city known for its vibrant arts community, Sarasota Orchestra’s threefold mission is dedicated to exquisite performance and first-class musical education.
As the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida, each year the 76-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops, chamber music, and community outreach concerts.
Sarasota Orchestra's acclaimed music education program includes the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, established in 1959 and currently supporting eight student ensembles, as well as the annual Summer Music Camp. Sarasota Orchestra also offers music lessons for students of all ages and abilities and sponsors multiple outreach programs. An annual tradition since 1953, the Orchestra’s Young Person’s Concerts brings the joy and wonder of a symphony orchestra performance to nearly 10,000 Sarasota and Manatee County fourth- and fifth-graders every fall.
Sarasota Orchestra is the parent program of the world-renowned Sarasota Music Festival, founded in 1965. Each June the Sarasota Music Festival welcomes 60 pre-professional fellows from around the globe and 40 faculty artists representing the top conservatories, music colleges, and classical music ensembles for three weeks of intensive study and public performances.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Sarasota Orchestra is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
Our Values:
- Create and support a culture of kindness,
respect and teamwork
- Passionately pursue artistic excellence and innovation
- Serve the broadest possible audience
- Nurture curious minds
- Earn trust by operating with integrity and transparency
Benefits
Full time employees with Sarasota Orchestra are offered a very competitive benefits package and work-life balance / time off package.
Medical: 80% of the employee's premium is paid for by the orchestra & 15% of dependent premium is paid. 4 plans are currently offered through United Healthcare, with top plan offering a $0.00 deductible!
Dental & Vision: 100% paid by employee - competitively priced plans with good coverage provided currently by Guardian.
Life & Disability: Basic group life insurance & Short and Long Term Disability plans offered at no cost to eligible employees. Voluntary group life available at competitive group rates.
403b Retirement Program: An excellent benefit plan offering matching and an additional employer base contribution for eligible employees.
Other benefits offered:
AFLAC
Flexible Spending Accounts for Pre-Tax Savings
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off Benefits:
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Personal Days Pay
Holiday Pay
Building Closure Day Pay
Jury Duty & Bereavement Pay