AUDITIONS
Auditions for the following open positions will take place on:
Third Horn
Monday, September 28, 2026
Application Deadline: September 14, 2026
*1-year, possibly permanent*
Excerpts can be found by clicking HERE.
Principal Second and Section Violin
Monday, October 5, 2026
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026
*1-year, possibly permanent*
Click HERE for principal violin excerpts.
Click HERE for section violin excerpts.
Principal second violin excerpts coming soon.
Qualified applicants should register HERE by the indicated deadline to. Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Excerpts will be posted on this web page – check back soon!
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is a per-service ensemble with a season consisting of approximately 25 regular services and varying educational and outreach services.
Pay for the 2026/2027 Season – Principal: $140.15 per service and Section: $121.87 per service. Cartage and doubling added when applicable.
Applicants are required by federal law to provide proof of eligibility of employment if offered a position.
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose members benefit from a collective bargaining agreement with Local 86-242 of the American Federation of Musicians.
Auditions for the following open positions will take place on:
2nd Oboe/English Horn
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Oboe Audition Repertoire
Assistant Concertmaster & Section Violin
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Assistant Concertmaster Audition Repertoire
Section Violin Audition Repertoire
Qualified applicants should register HERE by the indicated deadline. Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Excerpts will be posted on this web page – check back soon!
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is a per-service ensemble with a season consisting of approximately 25 regular services and varying educational and outreach services.
Pay for the 2025/2026 Season – Principal: $133.40 per service and Section: $116.00 per service. Cartage and doubling added when applicable.
Applicants are required by federal law to provide proof of eligibility of employment if offered a position.
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose members benefit from a collective bargaining agreement with Local 86-242 of the American Federation of Musicians.