Company Profile
Sarasota Orchestra
Company Overview
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.
Company History
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.
Values:
Sarasota Orchestra is guided by five values which all employees seek to uphold in their work lives and in the execution of their duties. We believe these values are the foundation for nurturing a great working environment for our musicians, staff, education faculty, board and volunteers.
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
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Sarasota Orchestra recently was recognized as a TOP WORKPLACE in 2025!
Benefits
Sarasota Orchestra offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for its employees. Full-time classification employees are eligible to commence health insurance-related benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days after the start date of full-time eligibility. Benefit offerings include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, FSA, HSA, AFLAC, Long-Term Care Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program, with additional perks and programs.
Contributions to our 403b retirement program can start immediately for all employees as we have universal availability on our plan. 403b Employer contribution benefits can start for those eligible after meeting plan requirements and guidelines.
Time-Off and Work Life Balance benefits are also offered to include Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement.
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