Orchestra Members for Commercial – Austin, TX
Job Description
A commercial production is casting adult extras in Austin, Texas to portray orchestra members. This paid commercial casting call is open to talent ages 18 and older of all ethnicities who own their own concert band instrument and can realistically mime playing on camera.
Casting directors are specifically seeking musicians with brass, woodwind, or string instruments. (Guitars and pianos are not needed for this project.) Talent must bring their own instrument and be comfortable appearing as part of a professional orchestra setting.
Filming will take place in Austin, TX, and selected talent should be prepared for a full production day.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray an orchestra member in a commercial shoot
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Bring and handle your own instrument on set
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Mime realistic playing movements during filming
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Follow direction from the production team
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Be available for a full shoot day (10–12 hours possible)
Requirements
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Age 18+
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must own a brass, woodwind, or string instrument
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No guitars or pianos
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Non-union talent
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Must be local to Austin, TX
Compensation
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$300 for the day if selected
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Musicians for Commercial Performance Scene
Job Description
A paid commercial is seeking talented musicians for a live musical performance scene filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This non-union commercial is looking for experienced performers who can play their own instruments in a formal performance setting. Local musicians are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to appear in a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform live music during a commercial production.
- Bring your own instrument if required for your role.
- Arrive in formal performance attire.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Be available for a full day of filming.
Requirements
- Must be a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
- Must have experience performing live music.
- Must be able to play one of the following instruments:
- Violin
- Viola
- Flute
- Oboe
- Trumpet
- French Horn
- Trombone
- Piano (provided by production)
- Percussion (provided by production)
- Must have all-day availability for filming.
- Must bring your own instrument unless production provides it.
- Must wear formal performance attire.
Compensation
- $300 base rate.
- Additional $25 for bringing required formal attire.
- Additional $25 for bringing a required instrument (when applicable).
