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 August 2, 2026

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra – Groton, Massachusetts
FRENCH HORN – Horn 3
Resume Date: August 31, 2026
Audition Date: September 20, 2026
Pay: 

The Vista Philharmonic is a per-service orchestra. Section pay for the next three seasons is as follows.

2026-27: $161/service
2027-28: $172/service
2028-29: $179/service

All applicants must be prepared to demonstrate legal eligibility to accept employment in the U.S., successfully complete background checks, and, upon employment, must belong to the American Federation of Musicians.All auditions will be held at Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA.For questions or assistance, please contact Lisa Cleveland, General Manager (lcleveland@grotonhill.org)To view the application and repertoire, visit: https://grotonhill.org/about-us/employment/

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Grand Rapids Symphony
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN (Full Time, Tenure Track)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: November 17-21, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: More information and repertoire will be available. on August 1, 2026 at grsymphony.org/employment.
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. grsymphony.org; 616-454-9451.
Phone: 616-454-9451
Website: www.grsymphony.org/employment

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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECOND HORN
Resume Date: September 28, 2025
Audition Date: October 12, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: All auditions to be held at Somerville Music Spaces, 1060 Broadway Suite C101B, Somerville, MA 02144.
Contact Information: Application information at www.nbsymphony.org/auditions. Qualified applicants send resume by 14 days in advance to Personnel Manager Wes Hopper at personnel@nbsymphony.org.
Email: personnel@nbsymphony.org
Website: www.nbsymphony.org/auditions

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Portland Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn 4
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: September 28, 2026
Start Date: Duties for this position will commence as soon as possible during the 2026-27 season, at a date mutually agreeable to the PSO and the winning candidate.
Salary/Benefits: Section per service rate for 2026-2027 is $155.00.
Services: The Portland Symphony Orchestra is a per-service orchestra offering at least 80 services in the 2026-27 season.
General Information: Duties for this position will commence as soon as possible during the 2026-27 season, at a date mutually agreeable to the PSO and the winning candidate. The Portland Symphony Orchestra is a per-service orchestra offering at least 80 services in the 2026-27 season. Section per service rate for 2026-2027 is $155.00. The PSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support. Winning candidates must be eligible on the audition date to work in the United States of America.
Contact Information: After August 10, please visit www.portlandsymphony.org, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on Auditions and Employment for complete audition information.
Website: www.portlandsymphony.org/about-pso/auditions-and-employment/

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Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Third Horn
Resume Date: September 14, 2026
Audition Date: September 28, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 2026/2027 Per Service Compensation: Principal – $140.15; Section – $121.87.
Services: see website
General Information: 2026/2027 Per Service Compensation: Principal – $140.15; Section – $121.87.
Contact Information: For more information: www.youngstownsymphony.com/auditions.
Website: www.youngstownsymphony.com/auditions

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN
Resume Date: August 5, 2026
Audition Date: October 3, 4 & 5, 2026
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: More details can be found at aso.org/about-the-aso/about/jobs-auditions.aso.org/orchestra-auditions.
Website: http://www.aso.org/about-the-aso/about/jobs-auditions.aso.org/orchestra-auditions

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Binghamton Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Horn 2
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: September 24, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Current section pay is $121.14/service.
Services: see website
General Information: Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra is a per-service orchestra. Current section pay is $121.14/service. The Binghamton Philharmonic participates in the AFM-EPF. Mileage and Housing eligibility and specifics available on our website. Auditions will be held at the Broome County Forum Theatre.
Contact Information: Repertoire and Application Materials: binghamtonphilharmonic.org.
Website: http://www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org/auditions-positions

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Illinois Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn 2
Resume Date: August 2, 2026
Audition Date: September 2, 3, & 4, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
Contact Information: Audition September 2, 3, & 4, 2026. Send a one-page resume & $50 audition deposit to auditions@ilsymphony.org, or USPS postmarked by August 2, 2026 to Orchestra Manager, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 501 W. Elliott Ave., Springfield, IL 62702. auditions@ilsymphony.org. http://www.ilsymphony.org.
Email: auditions@ILSymphony.org
Website: http://www.ilsymphony.org/about/employment-opportunities

FRENCH HORN – Assistant Horn
Resume Date: August 2, 2026
Audition Date: September 2, 3, & 4, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
Contact Information: Audition September 2, 3, & 4, 2026. Send a one-page resume & $50 audition deposit to auditions@ilsymphony.org, or USPS postmarked by August 2, 2026 to Orchestra Manager, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 501 W. Elliott Ave., Springfield, IL 62702. auditions@ilsymphony.org. http://www.ilsymphony.org.
Email: auditions@ILSymphony.org
Website: http://www.ilsymphony.org/about/employment-opportunities

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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn 2
Resume Date: August 28, 2026
Audition Date: September 23, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $137.32 per service
Services: 65 guaranteed services
General Information: If a position is won by a current member of the KSO, the resulting vacancy may be oered to a runner up as a temporary appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and proud partner orchestra of The Sphinx Organization.
Contact Information: Visit: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/about-us/employment for application, resume requirements, audition details, and job description.
Website: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/about-us/employment

FRENCH HORN – Assistant/Utility Horn
Resume Date: August 28, 2026
Audition Date: August 28, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $137.32 per service
Services: 28 guaranteed services
General Information: If a position is won by a current member of the KSO, the resulting vacancy may be oered to a runner up as a temporary appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and proud partner orchestra of The Sphinx Organization.
Contact Information: Visit: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/about-us/employment for application, resume requirements, audition details, and job description.
Website: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/about-us/employment

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Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN (Per-service, one-year, possibly permanent)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: September 2, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The KSO Master Agreement for the 2026-27 season is currently under negotiation. For repertoire lists and information about these positions, please visit the Knoxville Symphony website at: http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting professional standards at these auditions.
Contact Information: Please send resumes to: Mark Tucker, Personnel Manager, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, mtucker@knoxvillesymphony.com, P.O. Box 360, Knoxville, TN 37901-0360.
Email: mtucker@knoxvillesymphony.com
Website: http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com

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Lexington Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: August 21, 2026
Audition Date: September 13, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
Contact Information: Visit http://www.lexphil.org/careers#auditions for more info and application details.
Website: http://www.lexphil.org/careers#auditions

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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Section Horn
Resume Date: August 20, 2026
Audition Date: August 20, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Salary for the 2025-26 season was $26,614.
Services: 36-week season
General Information: One Year Possible Tenure Track. Audition: August 31, 2026. Salary for the 36-week TBD. 2025-26 season was $26,614. Deadline to apply is August 20, 2026. Paid instrument insurance and a generous benefits package including fully paid health insurance and life and disability coverage.
Contact Information: Please visit http://www.lpomusic.com for more details and for application instructions.
Website: http://www.lpomusic.com

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Minnesota Opera Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: September 4, 2026
Audition Date: September 23, 2026
Start Date: Positions available Sept. 2027 (or as early as Mar. 2027 for horn, Apr. 2027 for clarinet).
Salary/Benefits: Current per-service rates: Principal Horn – $289.10
Services: see website
General Information: Application deadline Sept. 4, 2026. Current per-service rates: Principal Horn – $289.10; Clarinet 2 – $236.00 (+20% for doubling). Minimum total per season: $12,500. Positions available Sept. 2027 (or as early as Mar. 2027 for horn, Apr. 2027 for clarinet). Minnesota Opera is an EEO employer.
Contact Information: Complete details and application available at: https://mnopera.org/about/jobs/. Please direct any questions to: roxy@mnopera.org.
Email: roxy@mnopera.org
Website: http://www.mnopera.org/about/jobs/

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Oregon Symphony
FRENCH HORN – Second Horn
Resume Date: August 11, 2026
Audition Date: September 22-24, 2026
Start Date: Employment to begin January 2027 pending candidate availability.
Salary/Benefits: Section base compensation for the 2026-2027, 40-week season: $71,542.96 (inclusive of EMG, premium pay, and instrument maintenance/allowance).
Services: 40-week season
General Information: Employment to begin January 2027 pending candidate availability. Section base compensation for the 2026-2027, 40-week season: $71,542.96 (inclusive of EMG, premium pay, and instrument maintenance/allowance). Applications must be received no later than August 11, 2026. 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

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San Diego Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECOND HORN
Resume Date: August 28, 2026
Audition Date: October 5-6, 2026
Start Date: Employment intended to begin no later than January 2027.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Employment intended to begin no later than January 2027.
Contact Information: INFORMATION & APPLICATION: http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/auditions. QUESTIONS: auditions@sandiegosymphony.org.
Email: auditions@sandiegosymphony.org
Website: http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/auditions

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Tucson Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn Permanent, Tenure Track
Resume Date: August 27, 2026
Audition Date: September 17, 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

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West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn II & Horn IV
Resume Date: August 31, 2026
Audition Date: September 14, 2026
Start Date: Employment & tenure process to begin based on availability.
Salary/Benefits: 26-27 section rate is $144.00 per service.
Services: see website
General Information: 26-27 section rate is $144.00 per service. WV Symphony offers hotel, per diem & mileage w/cap. Employment & tenure process to begin based on availability. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: Email one-page resume to personnel@wvsymphony.org. Please put instrument in subject line. More details are available at wvsymphony.org/auditions.
Email: personnel@wvsymphony.org
Website: http://www.wvsymphony.org/auditions

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US Army Band – Pershing’s Own
FRENCH HORN – CEREMONIAL BAND HORN
Resume Date: AUGUST 10, 2026
Audition Date: OCTOBER 5, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Starting salary $83K (no dependents); $91K (w/dependents).
Services: see website
General Information: Starting salary $83K (no dependents); $91K (w/dependents). Permanent duty assignment to the Washington, DC-area. FULL medical & dental benefits. 30-days paid vacation annually.
Contact Information: Click the AUDITION tab at USARMYBAND.COM for complete details and upcoming vacancies!
Website: http://www.usarmyband.com/vacancies

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Academic Openings

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 (Teaching Jobs)

Musical Chairs