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.

Updated May 1, 2026

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Section Horn
Resume Date: May 1, 2026
Audition Date: May 15, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Section base $142.66 per service
Services: Appox. 50-59 per season depending on contract services
General Information: Audition: Fri. May, 15, 2026. Section base $142.66 per service (appox. 50-59 per season depending on contract services). 7.2% pension contribution for all. Federal mileage rate reimbursement up to $200 per contract engagement for distances more than 75 miles. Schrott Center for the Arts, Indianapolis, IN (Butler University). The ICO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Contact Information: Please complete online form and send resume to auditions@icomusic.org. Deadline to apply is 5/1/2026. Please visit our website for information and details. Email Contact Only. https://www.icomusic.org/auditions-openings/.
Email: auditions@icomusic.org
Website: http://www.icomusic.org/auditions-openings/

National Arts Centre Orchestra Canada
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: May 18, 2026
Audition Date: International auditions will be held in Ottawa, June 11-12, 2026.
Start Date: Effective the 2026-2027 Season.
Salary/Benefits: Salary: Minimum scale, 2026-2027: $2,237.00 per week (salary for this position to be negotiated).
Services: Season: 46 weeks including concerts, broadcasts, opera, ballet, recordings, tours and 5 weeks paid vacation.
General Information: Effective the 2026-2027 Season. International auditions will be held in Ottawa, June 11-12, 2026. Season: 46 weeks including concerts, broadcasts, opera, ballet, recordings, tours and 5 weeks paid vacation. Salary: Minimum scale, 2026-2027: $2,237.00 per week (salary for this position to be negotiated). The members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra are Canadian members of the American Federation of Musicians. Application deadline: Monday May 18, 2026, 23:59 EST. The National Arts Centre Orchestra is a proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS).
Contact Information: Visit our website to APPLY and for additional information: http://www.nac.ca/auditions
Website: http://www.nac.ca/auditions

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – HORN 3
Resume Date: May 26, 2026
Audition Date: June 22, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Minimum compensation for the 2026-27 season will be $20,020.00 annually
Services: 110-service guarantee at the 2026-27 per service rate of $182.00
General Information: Minimum compensation for the 2026-27 season will be $20,020.00 annually (110-service guarantee at the 2026-27 per service rate of $182.00). The audition will be held behind a screen.
Contact Information: Please email a one-page resume to auditions@okcphil.org by May 26, 2026. Learn more at okcphil.org/employment.
Email: auditions@okcphil.org
Website: http://www.okcphil.org/employment

Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Utility French Horn
Resume Date: May 4, 2026
Audition Date: June 1, 2026
Salary/Benefits: Section: $174.50 per service 2026-2027 Season.
Services: The SP&O is a per service orchestra that offers 43 services total as part of its Classics season.
General Information: The SP&O is a per service orchestra that offers 43 services total as part of its Classics season. Section: $174.50 per service 2026-2027 Season.
Contact Information: To apply for the upcoming Audition, please email your Resume/CV to personnel@sacphilopera.org. Application and resume deadline for all auditions: Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm PST.
Email: personnel@sacphilopera.org
Website: http://www.sacphilopera.org/auditions/

Toledo Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Third Horn
Resume Date: May 8, 2026
Audition Date: 26-27, 2026
Start Date: Employment begins at the start of the 2026/2027 season.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: 40 weeks, full-time
General Information: 40 weeks, full-time, 403B match, paid vacation. Auditions to be held May 26-27, 2026. Application deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026. Employment begins at the start of the 2026/2027 season. The Toledo Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A Proud Member of ICSOM.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants please visit the following link for audition repertoire and employment information: liveartstoledo.com/auditions.
Website: http://www.liveartstoledo.com/auditions

Vermont Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: May 29, 2026
Audition Date: June 28, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions on June 28, 2026.
Contact Information: Apply by May 29, 2026. VSO.org/about-us/careers.
Website: http://www.VSO.org/about-us/careers

Virginia Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Utility Horn (Per Service–1 Year)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: June 1, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: 36-week season
General Information: The Virginia Symphony performs a 36-week season including classical, pops, family, ballet, and opera repertoire.
Contact Information: Qualified applicants please apply online at: https://vasymphony.wufoo.com/forms/sz14u481arnwsv/ If you have any questions, please contact: Alexander Chen, Personnel Manager, e-mail: auditions@virginiasymphony.org.
Email: auditions@virginiasymphony.org
Website: http://www.virginiasymphony.org/jobs-auditions/

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – HORN III
Resume Date: April 13, 2026
Audition Date: May 26, 27, 28, AND 29, 2026
Start Date: Employment to begin September, 2026.
Salary/Benefits: 2026/27 Contract: 20 weeks @ $1644.20 minimum per week; 20 weeks @ $1659.10 minimum per week; Health insurance with employee contribution, Pension, Disability, Instrument insurance.
Services: see website
General Information: Employment to begin September, 2026. 2026/27 Contract: 20 weeks @ $1644.20 minimum per week; 20 weeks @ $1659.10 minimum per week; Health insurance with employee contribution, Pension, Disability, Instrument insurance. 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 please visit: https://bpo.org/employment-and-auditions/. To apply, please send a one page resume to jherrera@bpo.org including email address and phone number. Please write “Horn Audition” or “Violin Audition” in the subject line. AND a $40 refundable check made out to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra sent to: Juan Herrera, Auditions Coordinator 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Application materials due by Monday, April 13, 2026.
Email: jherrera@bpo.org
Website: http://www.bpo.org/employment-and-auditions/

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – FOURTH HORN
Resume Date: APRIL 26, 2026
Audition Date: JUNE 2-8, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Preliminary rounds for all auditions will be submitted by video recording. Deadline for online submissions is APRIL 26th, 2026. Notification of advancement to the live semifinal round will be on or before MAY 2nd, 2026. Semifinal and Final rounds will take place in person JUNE 2nd-8th, 2026. The Dayton Philharmonic is a per-service ROPA orchestra. 2026-2027 service guarantees and wages currently under negotiation. Winning candidates will be required to show proof of US citizenship or a work permit/green card before a contract can be offered. The DPAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: All information including services, wages, online submission instructions, repertoire, and specific semi/final audition dates will be on our website: daytonperformingarts.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.daytonperformingarts.org/auditions

Minnesota Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN
Resume Date: April 30, 2026
Audition Date: June 5-8, 2026
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: Application deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026. Auditions will be held: June 5-8, 2026. Preliminary digital audition recordings may be required and will be due Monday, May 11, 2026. Employment will begin as soon as the winner’s availability and the Minnesota Orchestra schedule allow. The Minnesota Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS).
Contact Information: For further details and to apply, visit minnesotaorchestra.org/auditions. For questions, please email: audition@mnorch.org.
Email: audition@mnorch.org
Website: http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/auditions

Symphony San Jose
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: April 6, 2026
Audition Date: May 11, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions: May 11, 2026.
Contact Information: For information and to apply online, please visit http://www.symphonysanjose.org/auditions. Application Deadline: April 6, 2026.
Website: http://www.symphonysanjose.org/auditions

Toledo Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Third Horn
Resume Date: May 8, 2026
Audition Date: May 26-27, 2026
Start Date: Employment begins at the start of the 2026/2027 season.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: 40 weeks, full-time
General Information: 40 weeks, full-time, 403B match, paid vacation. Auditions to be held May 26-27, 2026. Application deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026. Employment begins at the start of the 2026/2027 season. The Toledo Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A Proud Member of ICSOM.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants please visit the following link for audition repertoire and employment information: liveartstoledo.com/auditions.
Website: http://www.liveartstoledo.com/auditions

Tucson Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn Permanent, Tenure Track
Resume Date: April 14, 2026
Audition Date: May 5, 2026
Start Date: Winning candidates will start employment in the 2026-27 season.
Salary/Benefits: $33,732.72
Services: Salaried, 189 services guaranteed
General Information: Winning candidates will start employment in the 2026-27 season. Vacancies created within one year following this audition and/or vacancies created by an advancing member of the TSO may be filled through this same audition. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Winner of auditions must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Applications require a $50 deposit. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is proud to be a partner in the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras
Contact Information: For complete financial information, including benefits, visit tucsonsymphony.org/auditions. Spanish-language translation available.
Website: http://www.tucsonsymphony.org/auditions

Grand Rapids Symphony
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: May 5-9, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 26-27 Minimum Annual Salary $62,455.
Services: see website
General Information: Full Time, Tenure Track – 1 position. 26-27 Minimum Annual Salary $62,455. Audition Dates: May 5-9, 2026.
Contact Information: Qualified applicants should send a one-page resume and $100 refundable deposit (check payable to “Grand Rapids Symphony”) to: Grand Rapids Symphony, c/o Erich Peterson, Personnel Manager, 300 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. For more information and repertoire, visit GRSymphony.org/employment. grsymphony.org, 616-454-9451
Phone: 616-454-9451
Website: http://www.GRSymphony.org/employment

Omaha Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Associate Principal Horn
Resume Date: March 29, 2026
Audition Date: May 10-12, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 26/27 base salary: $52,563.31 + $1,383.26 for optional week
Services: 38 Weeks + one optional summer week
Contact Information: One-page resume and $50 deposit sent to: Omaha Symphony, Attn: OSA Auditions, 1905 Harney Street, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68102-2318, auditions@omahasymphony.org. The submission of a resume and deposit does not guarantee invitation. No electronic deposits will be accepted. For additional information, visit omahasymphony.org/auditions.
Email: auditions@omahasymphony.org
Website: http://www.omahasymphony.org/auditions

FRENCH HORN – Section Horn Per Service
Resume Date: March 29, 2026
Audition Date: May 10-12, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 26/27 service rate: $181.19
Services: 145 service minimum + 5 optional summer services
Contact Information: One-page resume and $50 deposit sent to: Omaha Symphony, Attn: OSA Auditions, 1905 Harney Street, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68102-2318, auditions@omahasymphony.org. The submission of a resume and deposit does not guarantee invitation. No electronic deposits will be accepted. For additional information, visit omahasymphony.org/auditions.
Email: auditions@omahasymphony.org
Website: http://www.omahasymphony.org/auditions

Grant Park Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: May 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 2025 weekly salary was $1,877.23, plus benefits.
Services: 2026 Season runs June 9 – August 15.
General Information: 2026 Season Auditions October 2025 – May 2026. 2026 Season runs June 9 – August 15. 2025 weekly salary was $1,877.23, plus benefits. 2026 compensation subject to negotiations.
Contact Information: More information at: gpmf.org/auditions
Website: http://www.gpmf.org/auditions

Academic Openings

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Resources

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American Federation of Musicians (member access only)

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The College Music Society (member access only)

HigherEdJobs

International Horn Society (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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