I will post regular updates to this list of job advertisements. In addition to orchestral openings, there is also a section for academic openings and links to other resources. To submit corrections, or if you know of a horn-related job opening that you would like listed here, please contact me (boldin.james@gmail.com).

Updated April 1, 2024

Orchestra and Band Openings

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Second Horn
Resume Date: May 3, 2024
Audition Date: June 5, 6, 7, 2024
Start Date: Employment to begin September 2024 or a date mutually agreed upon.
Salary/Benefits: 2023/24 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra information: Annual salary $55,400 plus $3750 EMG (40 weeks); Health and Disability Insurance, Pension.
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions will be held in Buffalo, NY June 5, 6, 7, 2024. Employment to begin September 2024 or a date mutually agreed upon. 2023/24 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra information: Annual salary $55,400 plus $3750 EMG (40 weeks); Health and Disability Insurance, Pension. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and a proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: For more information and repertoire please visit: bpo.org/employment-and-auditions/. To apply, please send a one page resume, including email address and phone number, to sabendfritz@bpo.org AND a $40 refundable check made out to Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, sent to: Sarah Abend-Fritz, Auditions Coordinator 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Application materials due by Friday, May 3, 2024.
Email: sabendfritz@bpo.org
Website: http://www.bpo.org/employment-and-auditions/

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Assistant Principal Horn 2
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: May 31, 2024
Start Date: The successful applicant will commence in September 2024.
Salary/Benefits: The salary for this position is $62,539.62 (39 week season) plus a 10% pension contribution, and a comprehensive health care plan.
Services: 39 week season
General Information: International Auditions will be held May 31st, 2024. The successful applicant will commence in September 2024. The salary for this position is $62,539.62 (39 week season) plus a 10% pension contribution, and a comprehensive health care plan. The CPO reserves the right to screen candidates by resumes and/or requesting an audio recording.
Contact Information: For further information, including the repertoire list, please refer to: http://www.calgaryphil.com/auditions. Please send a one-page resume to: Michael Thomson, Director Orchestra Operations. E-mail: auditions@calgaryphil.com with ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL HORN 2 in the subject.
Email: auditions@calgaryphil.com
Website: http://www.calgaryphil.com/auditions

New Mexico Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Associate Principal/Horn 3 (Associate Principal | Tenure Track)
Resume Date: April 30, 2024
Audition Date: May 20, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: The 21/22 assistant/associate principal per-service rate was $149.34
Services: Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 66 may be offered.
General Information: If the winner is a current member of the section, any resulting vacancy may be offered to the most qualified candidate. The 21/22 section per-service rate was $129.86. The 21/22 assistant/associate principal per-service rate was $149.34. The 21/22 principal per-service rate was $162.33. Rates advertised are from the 21/22 season. Rates are subject to change based on the ratification of the new CBA. The current CBA expired on August 31, 2022 and is currently undergoing negotiations. All positions include instrument insurance coverage.
Contact Information: Audition will be reserved upon receipt of resume and deposit. Please send resume and $75 audition deposit no later than April 30, 2024. NM Phil Auditions 3035 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit 2, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Please state clearly the position for which you are applying. Questions? Contact the Personnel Manager at pm@nmphil.org. For more information: bit.ly/nmphilaudition.
Email: pm@nmphil.org
Website: http://www.nmphil.org/music-in-new-mexico/auditions-and-employment-opportunities/

Virginia Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Third/Associate Principal Horn
Resume Date: May 27, 2024
Audition Date: June 10 & 11, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: The Virginia Symphony performs a 42-week season
General Information: Applications deadlines for all positions is 14 days prior to audition date. The Virginia Symphony performs a 42-week season including classical, pops, family, ballet, and opera repertoire.
Contact Information: Alexander Chen, Personnel Manager, Email: PersonnelManager@virginiasymphony.org. Visit virginiasymphony.org/auditions
Email: PersonnelManager@virginiasymphony.org
Website: http://www.virginiasymphony.org/auditions

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN & THIRD HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: April 21-23, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting professional standards at these auditions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Contact Information: For further information or to apply, go to aso.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.aso.org/auditions

Boston Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: March 25, 2024
Audition Date: May 20-21, 2024
Start Date: Employment will begin as soon as a winner’s availability and the Boston Symphony Orchestra schedule allow.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Resumes due on or before: March 25, 2024. Preliminary Auditions: May 20, 2024. Semi-Final and Final Auditions: May 21, 2024. Employment will begin as soon as a winner’s availability and the Boston Symphony Orchestra schedule allow. A digital audio recording may be required to supplement resume, but please do not send at this time. Further information will be emailed soon after the resume deadline. Repertoire will also be posted at that time on the BSO website, bso.org. 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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. BSO.ORG.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants: Please visit http://www.bso.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.bso.org/auditions

Erie Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: April 22, 2024
Audition Date: May 8, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: 2024 AUDITIONS: May 8. Applications must be received by April 22, 2024. Auditions held at the Warner Theatre, 811 State St, Erie, PA 16501.
Contact Information: Submit 1-page resume and refundable deposit of $50 (payable to Erie Philharmonic). Will be returned if cancellation is made by April 22, 2024. Send to: Audition Manager, Personnel@EriePhil.org, Erie Philharmonic, 23 W 10th St, Suite 3, Erie, PA 16501. 814-455-1375. http://www.EriePhil.org/phil-auditions.
Email: Personnel@EriePhil.org
Website: http://www.EriePhil.org/phil-auditions

Orchestra Symphonique de Quebec
FRENCH HORN – 3RD HORN AND UTILITY
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: International Audition: April 15, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: http://www.osq.org/auditions
Website: http://www.osq.org/auditions

Oregon Symphony
FRENCH HORN – Second Horn
Resume Date: March 11, 2024
Audition Date: April 15-17, 2024
Start Date: Employment to begin September 2024.
Salary/Benefits: Section base compensation for the 2024-2025, 40-week season: $66,615.77 (inclusive of EMG, instrument maintenance/insurance allowance, and premium pay).
Services: 40-week season
General Information: Audition to be held April 15-17, 2024. Section base compensation for the 2024-2025, 40-week season: $66,615.77 (inclusive of EMG, instrument maintenance/insurance allowance, and premium pay). Applications must be received no later than March 11, 2024. Employment to begin September 2024. Benefits include fully paid medical/dental insurance, LTD, AFM pension plan, and paid parking.
Contact Information: Application information and repertoire found at http://www.orsymphony.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.orsymphony.org/auditions

Sarasota Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Section Horn (4th)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: May 7, 2024
Start Date: Employment for all positions begins September 2024.
Salary/Benefits: 2024-25 salary: $47,473.60 + Benefits
Services: see website
General Information: Employment for all positions begins September 2024. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the US. No phone calls please.
Contact Information: For complete information including how to apply, visit: http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/auditions
Website: http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/auditions

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN & THIRD HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: April 21-23, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting professional standards at these auditions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Contact Information: For further information or to apply, go to aso.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.aso.org/auditions

Louisville Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECOND HORN
Resume Date: February 23, 2024
Audition Date: April 28-29, 2024
Start Date: This position is available on June 1, 2024
Salary/Benefits: The current salary for Second Horn is $1,247.94 per week.
Services: The current 2023-24 Season is 35 weeks.
General Information: Auditions for Second Horn will be held over April 28-29, 2024. The current salary for Second Horn is $1,247.94 per week. The current 2023-24 Season is 35 weeks. Salary and number of weeks are subject to change for the 2024-25 Season, which will begin June 1, 2024. This position is available on June 1, 2024, and includes instrument, life, major medical insurance, and pension. Only qualified applicants need apply.
Contact Information: A refundable $100.00 deposit check will be required from all applicants and can be mailed to: Auditions Coordinator, Louisville Orchestra, 624 West Main Street, Suite 400, Louisville, KY 40202. Please submit your deposit and all necessary materials by Friday, February 23, 2024. For more details and to apply, visit: louisvilleorchestra.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/auditions

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Associate Principal/Utility Horn
Resume Date: March 1, 2024
Audition Date: April 21 & 22, 2024
Start Date: Employment to begin at winning candidates earliest availability.
Salary/Benefits: 2023-24 base salary is $47,475.30. Benefits include health, dental, life and instrument insurance.
Services: 38 week season
General Information: Audition: April 21st & 22nd, 2024. Resume deadline: March 1st, 2024. Employment to begin at winning candidates earliest availability. 2023-24 base salary is $47,475.30 38 week season 3 weeks vacation. Benefits include health, dental, life and instrument insurance. Should this position be filled by a current member of the RPO, the resulting vacancy may be filled at this audition. The RPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: To apply, please email one-page PDF resume with subject “Horn Audition” to: kvilcins@rpo.org. Repertoire and additional information available at: http://www.rpo.org/auditions.
Email: kvilcins@rpo.org
Website: http://www.rpo.org/auditions

Sarasota Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Section Horn (4th)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: May 7, 2024
Start Date: Employment for all positions begins September 2024
Salary/Benefits: 2024-25 salary: $47,473.60 + Benefits
Services: see website
General Information: Employment for all positions begins September 2024. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. Winning candidates are required to show proof of eligibility to work in the US. No phone calls please.
Contact Information: For complete information including how to apply, visit: http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/auditions
Website: http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/auditions

U.S. Army Field Band
FRENCH HORN – Horn
Resume Date: March 14, 2024
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $70-75K + Military Benefits
Services: see website
General Information: $70-75K + Military Benefits.
Contact Information: 301-677-2455. https://armyfieldband.com/vacancy
Phone: 301-677-2455
Website: http://www.armyfieldband.com/vacancy

Minnesota Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: February 5, 2024
Audition Date: April 6-8, 2024
Start Date: Employment will begin as soon as the winner’s availability and the Minnesota Orchestra schedule allow.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Employment will begin as soon as the winner’s availability and the Minnesota Orchestra schedule allow. The Minnesota Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Minnesota Orchestra is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: For further details and to apply, visit minnesotaorchestra.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/auditions

North Carolina Symphony
FRENCH HORN – Section Horn (II and IV)
Resume Date: January 31, 2024
Audition Date: March 18-19, 2024
Start Date: Employment to begin at the earliest mutually agreed upon date, no later than September

The United States Air Force Academy Band
Horn
Audition date: March 4-5, 2024
Materials due: January 26, 2024

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: January 22, 2024
Audition Date: March 15-18, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
Contact Information: Information regarding this audition will be available online: http://www.bsomusic.org/auditions
Website: http://www.bsomusic.org/auditions

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Third Horn
Resume Date: February 25, 2024
Audition Date: March 24-26, 2024
Start Date: Employment for these two positions is available starting September 2024.
Salary/Benefits: The minimum weekly salary for both positions is currently $1,206.88. Benefits include three weeks’ paid vacation, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance with 90% employer premium contribution, Instrument Insurance, $360 Electronic Media Guarantee and 8.72% emplo
Services: The 2023-24 season is 38 weeks, including an optional 4-week Summer Season.
General Information: The combined audition for both positions: March 24th 26th, 2024. Applications due: February 25th, 2024. Employment for these two positions is available starting September 2024. The 2023-24 season is 38 weeks, including an optional 4-week Summer Season. The minimum weekly salary for both positions is currently $1,206.88. Benefits include three weeks’ paid vacation, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance with 90% employer premium contribution, Instrument Insurance, $360 Electronic Media Guarantee and 8.72% employer contribution to AFM/Employer’s Pension plan. All provisions of the Master Agreement are subject to renegotiation for the 2024-25 season. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes will not be collected nor screened. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants should express an interest in auditioning to: Email: auditions@charlottesymphony.org. Please type “Horn Audition” in the subject of your email. Or Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Personnel Manager 128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28202. Audition information, including repertoire, will be posted online at http://www.charlottesymphony.org. No telephone calls please.
Email: auditions@charlottesymphony.org
Website: http://www.charlottesymphony.org

FRENCH HORN – Assistant/Utility Horn
Resume Date: February 25, 2024
Audition Date: March 24-26, 2024
Start Date: Employment for these two positions is available starting September 2024.
Salary/Benefits: The minimum weekly salary for both positions is currently $1,206.88. Benefits include three weeks’ paid vacation, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance with 90% employer premium contribution, Instrument Insurance, $360 Electronic Media Guarantee and 8.72% emplo
Services: The 2023-24 season is 38 weeks, including an optional 4-week Summer Season.
General Information: The combined audition for both positions: March 24th-26th, 2024. Applications due: February 25th, 2024. Employment for these two positions is available starting September 2024. The 2023-24 season is 38 weeks, including an optional 4-week Summer Season. The minimum weekly salary for both positions is currently $1,206.88. Benefits include three weeks’ paid vacation, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance with 90% employer premium contribution, Instrument Insurance, $360 Electronic Media Guarantee and 8.72% employer contribution to AFM/Employer’s Pension plan. All provisions of the Master Agreement are subject to renegotiation for the 2024-25 season. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes will not be collected nor screened. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants should express an interest in auditioning to: Email: auditions@charlottesymphony.org. Please type “Horn Audition” in the subject of your email. Or Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Personnel Manager 128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28202. Audition information, including repertoire, will be posted online at http://www.charlottesymphony.org. No telephone calls please.
Email: auditions@charlottesymphony.org
Website: http://www.charlottesymphony.org

Peoria Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn 3
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: March 17, 2024
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
Contact Information: peoriasymphony.org/contact/auditions/. amolina@peoriasymphony.org.
Email: amolina@peoriasymphony.org
Website: http://www.peoriasymphony.org/contact/auditions/

Academic Openings

Assistant Professor of Horn, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Assistant Professor of Horn, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Assistant Professor of Horn and Music History, Troy University

Competitions

Resources

AcademicKeys.com

American Federation of Musicians (member access only)

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The College Music Society (member access only)

HigherEdJobs

International Horn Society (Performance Jobs) (Teaching Jobs)

Musical Chairs

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Thank you for this resource! I just wanted to drop by and let you know that they changed the audition date for both horn auditions in Pittsburgh from June 17th to July 10th.

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Thanks Byron! I will make those changes on the Job Listings page.

Thanks again for the page. Dallas should say Jan. 6th for both positions. Just a heads up.

Thanks! Will make those changes.

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