Western North Carolina is known as a haven for great musicians. If you're one such musician, here's a professional opportunity for you.

Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, is now accepting resumes for musicians interested in playing one or more shows during the 2012 season. Proficient musicians of all types will be needed as orchestra for musical productions at Playhouse Mainstage and Playhouse Downtown, as well as for the Music on the Rock Concert Series.

Musicians are being sought not only for the 2012 season, but for future seasons as well. Instruments needed include: piano/synthesizer, guitars of all types, basses (both electric and upright), percussion and drum set, violins, cellos, saxes, clarinets, oboe, flutes, piccolo, trumpet, trombone, French horn, as well as other instruments such as harmonica, accordion, and harp. This list is a sample. Others not listed are also of interest.

All rehearsals and performances will take place on Flat Rock Playhouse properties located either in Flat Rock or Hendersonville.

In addition to a resume, all applicants must send audio or video samples that sufficiently represent the skill for any instrument in which the applicant wishes to be considered. Additional information that provides more insight into the musician’s abilities and/or previous music positions can be included in a cover letter but is not necessary.

Mail all materials to: Flat Rock Playhouse ATTN: Eric Leach P.O. Box 310 Flat Rock, NC 28731

The Playhouse, as needed, will contact applicants of interest.  Please no emails or phone calls.