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 September 1, 2022

Orchestra and Band Openings

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: November 12, 2022
Start Date: The successful applicant will commence at their earliest convenience
Salary/Benefits: The salary for this position is $66,819.20 (40 week season) plus a 10% pension contribution, and a comprehensive health care plan
Services: see website
General Information: International Auditions will be held November 12th, 2022. The successful applicant will commence at their earliest convenience. The salary for this position is $66,819.20 (40 week season) plus a 10% pension contribution, and a comprehensive health care plan. For further information, including the repertoire list, please refer to: http://www.calgaryphil.com/auditions. The CPO reserves the right to screen candidates by resumes and/or requesting an audio recording.
Contact Information: Please send a one-page resume to: Michael Thomson, Orchestra Personnel Manager. E-mail: auditions@calgaryphil.com with PRINCIPAL HORN in the subject.
Email: auditions@calgaryphil.com
Website: http://www.calgaryphil.com/auditions

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Eugene Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN A-Contract
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: October 23, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: 2021/22 Season Service Guarantee for A-Contract holders is 58 services, Principal scale is $160.53 per service. Service Guarantee for A-Contract musicians and service rate currently under negotiation for the 2022/23 Season. Repertoire and more information at eugenesymphony.org. If vacancies are filled from within the orchestra, the resulting vacancy may be offered to a runner-up.
Contact Information: Submit resume and $50 refundable audition deposit no less than 7 days in advance of audition to:  Lindsay Pearson, General Manager, 115 West 8th Ave. #115, Eugene, OR 97401.  Audition deposit will be returned at the audition or by mail if cancellation is made no less than 7 days in advance.
Website: http://www.eugenesymphony.org

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Houston Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: November 14, 2022
Audition Date: February 11 & 13, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The Audition Committee reserves the right to award other available section positions through this audition, including any vacancy that may result from a position being offered to a current member of the Houston Symphony. The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest artistic standards. Please visit http://www.houstonsymphony.org/careers for more information and to download the Houston Symphony Audition Application.
Contact Information: Please email your resume and application to: hssauditions@houstonsymphony.org. Please indicate the audition you are applying for in the subject line. For further information, please go to: http://www.houstonsymphony.org.
Email: hssauditions@houstonsymphony.org
Website: http://www.houstonsymphony.org/careers

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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: September 8, 2022
Audition Date: September 22 & 23 (if needed), 2022
Start Date: Based on KSO and musician mutual availability
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Per service rates and guaranteed service numbers are for the 21-22 season and subject to change based on current CBA negotiations. If a position is won by a current member of the KSO, the resulting vacancy may be offered to a runner up as a temporary appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: Visit: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/employment for application, resume requirements, and audition details.
Website: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/employment

FRENCH HORN – Assistant Principal Horn
Resume Date: September 8, 2022
Audition Date: September 22 & 23 (if needed), 2022
Start Date: Based on KSO and musician mutual availability
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Per service rates and guaranteed service numbers are for the 21-22 season and subject to change based on current CBA negotiations.  If a position is won by a current member of the KSO, the resulting vacancy may be offered to a runner up as a temporary appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: Visit: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/employment for application, resume requirements, and audition details.
Website: http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/employment

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Metropolitan Opera
FRENCH HORN – 2nd HORN
Resume Date: October 1, 2022
Audition Date: January 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition to be held January 2023. Resume deadline October 1, 2022. ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: Please apply to: http://www.metopera.org/about/auditions/orchestra/
Website: http://www.metopera.org/about/auditions/orchestra/

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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN & THIRD HORN
Resume Date: September 30, 2022
Audition Date: October 11, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: All auditions to be held at Masonic Temple/Porter Sq., 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140.
Contact Information: Application information at http://www.nbsymphony.org/auditions. Qualified applicants send resume by September 30, 2022 to Personnel Manager Wes Hopper at personnel@nbsymphony.org.
Email: personnel@nbsymphony.org
Website: http://www.nbsymphony.org/auditions

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New Mexico Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Horn 4
Resume Date: September 15, 2022
Audition Date: October 13, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: The section per-service rate is $129.86. All positions include instrument insurance coverage
Services: Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 37 may be offered
General Information: Visit nmphil.org for Repertoire Lists. If the winner is a current member of the section, any resulting vacancy may be offered to the most qualified candidate. The section per-service rate is $129.86. The associate per-service rate is $149.34. The principal per-service rate is $162.33. All positions include instrument insurance coverage. The collective bargaining agreement of the New Mexico Philharmonic expires on August 31, 2022 and is currently undergoing negotiations.
Contact Information: Audition will be reserved upon receipt of resume and deposit. Please send resume and $75 audition deposit no later than September 15th, 2022. NM Phil Auditions, 3035 Menaul Blvd NE #2, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Please state clearly the position for which you are applying. Questions? Contact Dasa Silhova at pm@nmphil.org for more information: bit.ly/nmphilaudition
Email: pm@nmphil.org
Website: bit.ly/nmphilaudition

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New York Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – FOURTH HORN
Resume Date: September 2, 2022
Audition Date: October 16 & 17, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The New York Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer, and is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS). NAAS offers grants to help offset audition-related travel expenses. For more information, visit the NAAS website at http://www.sphinxmusic.org/naas-grants.
Contact Information: To apply, visit http://www.nyphil.org/auditions
Website: http://www.nyphil.org/auditions

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Phoenix Symphony
FRENCH HORN – SECOND/LOW HORN
Resume Date: September 5, 2022
Audition Date: October 6 – 7, 2022
Start Date: Employment begins Jan. 2023 or as soon as winners availability and TPS schedule allow.
Salary/Benefits: Salary terms and number of weeks currently in negotiation. Benefits include health, dental, life, and instrument insurance.
General Information: Further info will be emailed after Sept. 5. Repertoire will be posted Aug. 1 to phoenixsymphony.org/about-us/auditions. Employment begins Jan. 2023 or as soon as winners availability and TPS schedule allow. Winning candidates are required to show proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work. Salary terms and number of weeks currently in negotiation. Benefits include health, dental, life, and instrument insurance. TPS is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: Please send a one-page PDF resume including email and phone to: auditions@phoenixsymphony.org
Email: auditions@phoenixsymphony.org
Website: http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/about-us/auditions

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Reading Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: September 19, 2022
Audition Date: Weeks of October 10 and October 17, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions for these positions will be held during the weeks of October 10 and October 17. Exact dates are TBD and will be posted on our website (www.readingsymphony.org). The Reading Symphony Orchestra is a per-service orchestra averaging 35 services per season and is based in Reading, PA.  Concertmaster compensation is subject to negotiation. The Principal pay rate for the 2021-2022 season is $154.21.  The pay rate for 2022-2023 is under negotiation.
Contact Information: Musicians interested in auditioning for these positions should email a 1-page resume to auditions@readingsymphony.org by September 19.
Email: auditions@readingsymphony.org
Website: http://www.readingsymphony.org

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U.S. Air Force Band
FRENCH HORN – HORN – Ceremonial Brass
Resume Date: September 14, 2022
Audition Date: October 18, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: All auditions held in Washington, D.C.
Contact Information: For application requirements and audition repertoire, visit our website. http://www.music.af.mil/Auditions/Upcoming-Vacancies
Website: http://www.music.af.mil/Auditions/Upcoming-Vacancies

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Akron Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – 4th HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: 1-year positions may become permanent. For 2nd CLARINET/Eb CLARINET position: Candidates without Eb clarinet experience may audition on Bb clarinet only for the substitute list.
Contact Information: Repertoire and additional information are available at akronsymphony.org/auditions. Applicants may schedule an audition appointment at the above link after August 8.
Website: http://www.akronsymphony.org/auditions

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Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn II (Low)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The A2SO is an equal opportunity employer
Contact Information: Visit a2so.com/about/employment for more information
Website: a2so.com/about/employment

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Boise Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Assistant/Utility Horn
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: October 9, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
Contact Information: FOR MORE INFORMATION visit boisephil.org/auditions
Website: boisephil.org/auditions

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Canton Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: September 16-20, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Base wage per service in 2022-23 is $115.34 plus mileage and AFM pension payments
Services: see website
General Information: All other positions available for substitute openings.  Canton (OH) Symphony Orchestra is a per service orchestra. Base wage per service in 2022-23 is $115.34 plus mileage and AFM pension payments. Auditions September 16-20, 2022 in Canton, OH
Contact Information: Details available at http://www.cantonsymphony.org
Website: http://www.cantonsymphony.org

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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Second Horn/Horn as needed
Resume Date: August 31, 2022
Audition Date: Preliminary Auditions: October 31 & November 7, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Position effective: no later than the beginning of the 2023-24 season as determined by the CBA or per the the mutual agreement of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the winning candidate. Preliminary Auditions: October 31 & November 7, 2022. Semi-Final Auditions: January 17, 2023. Final Auditions: January 17, 2023. Application Deadline: August 31, 2022. Audition details and repertoire lists will be available at slso.org/auditions. Please note that correspondence is primarily by email. Be sure to include an email address on your resume. No repertoire will be given over the phone or via email. The audition committee of the SLSO reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidates not meeting the highest professional standards. Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information: Submit one-page resume with online application at slso.org/auditions. Powell Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63103-1011. email: auditions@slso.org phone: 314-286-4489
Phone: 314-286-4489
Email: auditions@slso.org
Website: slso.org/auditions

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: July 31, 2022
Audition Date: September 18-20, 2022
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: aso.org/auditions

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Boston Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: July 31, 2022
Audition Date: October 24-25, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Resumes due on or before: July 31, 2022.  Preliminary Auditions: October 24, 2022.  Semi-Final and Final Auditions: October 25, 2022.  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.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants: Please visit http://www.bso.org/auditions
Website: http://www.bso.org/audition

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Hartford Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN (BASIC) AND SUBLIST
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: September 11, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The HSO is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: For further information, please visit: https://hartfordsymphony.org/auditions/. Questions? Email auditions@hartfordsymphony.org. No phone calls or tapes, please.
Email: auditions@hartfordsymphony.org
Website: https://hartfordsymphony.org/auditions/

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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – 2nd Horn (tenure-track)
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: September 9, 2022
Start Date: September 2022
Salary/Benefits: The current 2022-23 section salary is $25,337 with applicable overscale for titled positions plus benefits
Services: 36-week season
General Information: Employment of the successful candidate(s) will begin in September 2022.  The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is a musician-governed orchestra whose musicians are represented by the American Federation of Musicians, Local 174-496 New Orleans.  The LPO’s unique collaborative model provides an unprecedented level of musician involvement at all levels of the organization, from programming and personnel to fiduciary oversight via significant Board representation.  The current 2022-23 section salary is $25,337 with applicable overscale for titled positions.  This salary will be prorated depending on the actual starting date.  The LPO provides paid instrument insurance and a generous benefits package including fully paid health insurance and life and disability coverage. The LPO has a 36-week season. The LPO audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards.
Contact Information: Please visit http://www.lpomusic.com for more details and for instructions on how to apply.
Website: http://www.lpomusic.com

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Sarasota Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Section Horn (2nd) – Core orchestra
Resume Date: August 2, 2022
Audition Date: September 6 & 7, 2022
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary/Benefits: 2022-23 salary $43,059.95 + Benefits
Services: see website
General Information: Employment for all positions begins as soon as possible.  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: One-page resume plus $75 deposit must be received on or before August 2, 2022: Auditions [instrument], 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236. For complete information, visit sarasotaorchestra.org/about/the-orchestra/careers-and-auditions
Website: sarasotaorchestra.org/about/the-orchestra/careers-and-auditions

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: June 1, 2022
Audition Date: October 3, 2022
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The DSO will offer a limited number of audition travel scholarships. Information will be available online at http://www.dallassymphony.org/about-the-dso/careers/auditions. Employment to begin upon the mutual agreement of the Dallas Symphony Association and the winning candidates. The audition committee of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. The Dallas Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and a proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS)
Contact Information: Please submit a one-page resume to auditions@dalsym.com by Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Email: auditions@dalsym.com
Website: http://www.dallassymphony.org/about-the-dso/careers/auditions

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Academic Openings

University of Memphis, Assistant Professor of Horn

Competitions

International Horn Competition of America

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