PRINCIPAL TRUMPET
Résumés due on or before: November 2, 2026
Live Audition Dates: January 4-5, 2027
Repertoire lists to be announced
THIRD HORN
Résumés due on or before: December 7, 2026
Live Audition Dates: February 15-16, 2027
Supplemental Recording Repertoire (pdf)
Live Round Repertoire List (pdf)
SECTION VIOLA (THREE POSITIONS)
Résumés due on or before: December 7, 2026
Live Audition Dates: February 22-23, 2027
Supplemental Recording Repertoire (pdf)
Live Round Repertoire List (pdf)
A digital audio recording may be required to supplement application, but please do not send at this time. Further information will be emailed within a week following the application deadline.
Employment will begin as soon as a winner's availability and the Boston Symphony Orchestra schedule allow. Should a position be won by a current BSO member, the resulting vacancy may be offered to the runner-up of the audition.
The Audition Committee of the Boston Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Base weekly salary is $4,072 (effective August 24, 2026), plus additional variable compensation.
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BSO Resident Fellowship
The Susan W. and Stephen D. Paine BSO Resident Fellowship is an employment-based fellowship that provides an unparalleled opportunity for up to two early-career symphonic musicians from underrepresented or minoritized communities. Fellowships are currently available for violin, viola, cello, and bass applicants.
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