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 June 1, 2023

Orchestra and Band Openings

Fort Wayne Phillharmonic
FRENCH HORN – 2nd Horn, full-time section
Resume Date: September 6, 2023
Audition Date: September 27, 2023
Salary/Benefits: Recently ratified 4-yr CBA includes 2023-2024, 30-week season, Principal scale $36,345.30; Section scale $30,162.00; Per Service $154.68 (min 81 services guaranteed).
General Information: Recently ratified 4-yr CBA includes 2023-2024, 30-week season, Principal scale $36,345.30; Section scale $30,162.00; Per Service $154.68 (min 81 services guaranteed). If a current member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic is awarded a position at a violin or cello audition, the resulting vacancy may be filled.
Contact Information: To apply, please email your intent and resume to Tim Tan at ttan@fwphil.org by 21 days prior to audition date.
Email: ttan@fwphil.org

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECOND HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: June 26, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $146.10 per service
Services: Approximately 70 Services
General Information: 2023-24 PER SERVICE COMPENSATION = PRINCIPAL TROMBONE: $164.43; SECTION HORN: $146.10. Approximately 70 Services. Musicians also receive a generous Per Diem ($31.68-79.33 per day, based on RT mileage) and free single-occupancy hotel room.
Contact Information: To apply, please email a one-page resume to sue@harrisburgsymphony.org. Repertoire & deposit info sent upon receipt of resume.
Email: sue@harrisburgsymphony.org
Website: https://harrisburgsymphony.org/about/current-auditions-3/

FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT/UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: June 26, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $146.10 per service
Services: Approximately 70 Services
General Information: 2023-24 PER SERVICE COMPENSATION = PRINCIPAL TROMBONE: $164.43; SECTION HORN: $146.10. Approximately 70 Services. Musicians also receive a generous Per Diem ($31.68-79.33 per day, based on RT mileage) and free single-occupancy hotel room.
Contact Information: To apply, please email a one-page resume to sue@harrisburgsymphony.org. Repertoire & deposit info sent upon receipt of resume.
Email: sue@harrisburgsymphony.org
Website: https://harrisburgsymphony.org/about/current-auditions-3/

Sarasota Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Co-Principal Horn – Core Orchestra + Sarasota Brass Quintet
Resume Date: August 1, 2023
Audition Date: September 13 & 14, 2023
Start Date: Employment for all positions begins October 2023.
Salary/Benefits: 2023-24 salary: $56,388.03 + Benefits
Services: see website
General Information: Salary and benefits based on current CBA, a successive CBA is currently being negotiated. Employment for all positions begins October 2023. 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 + $75 deposit must be received on or before August 1, 2023: 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

South Bend Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN (1 position)
Resume Date: July 28, 2023
Audition Date: August 20, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $106.57
Services: 41 Minimum Guaranteed Services
General Information: If a position is awarded to a current member of the South Bend Symphony, the resulting vacancy may be awarded to another candidate. All positions include generous access to travel/hotel/per diem reimbursements. Details on website at http://www.southbendsymphony.org. Cancellations must be received by 48 hours before scheduled audition date in order to receive deposit back. For more information visit http://www.southbendsymphony.org/auditions.
Contact Information: To register for auditions, send your resume, position of interest, and a $50 refundable deposit check mail to: ATTENTION: AUDITIONS Personnel Manager, South Bend Symphony Orchestra, 127 North Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601, personnel@southbendsymphony.org. Application Deadline is 7/28/23.
Email: personnel@southbendsymphony.org
Website: http://www.southbendsymphony.org/auditions

Spokane Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: June 30, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $25,929.60
Services: 160
General Information: 2023-34 Season Contract Currently Under Negotiations.
Contact Information: Send one-page resume with $50 refundable deposit to: Andrew Angelos, Operations & Personnel Manager, Spokane Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 365, Spokane, WA 99210-0365.
Website: http://www.spokanesymphony.org

U.S. Air Force Academy Band, Peterson SFB, CO
Horn
Application deadline: July 10, 2023
Audition Date: August 21-23, 2023
Website: https://www.music.af.mil/Auditions/

Pacific Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – 4TH FRENCH HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: JUNE 7 & 8, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: $49,246 annual income
Services: Minimum service offer of 200
General Information: Musicians will receive a 3% increase in wages for the 2023-24 Season. AFM pension (13.189%) and H&W (4%) contribution. Pacific Symphony is an ICSOM Orchestra located in Southern California and seeks highly qualified candidates. Pacific Symphony welcomes and encourages candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
Contact Information: Further detailed information and online application available at http://www.pacificsymphony.org.
Website: http://www.pacificsymphony.org

U.S. Marine Band
FRENCH HORN – HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: June 12, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Starting Salary: $73k-$78k, 30 days paid vacation per year, Medical & dental, medical care for immediate family, Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits.
Services: see website
General Information: SALARY & BENEFITS = Starting Salary: $73k-$78k, 30 days paid vacation per year, Medical & dental, medical care for immediate family, Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits. MARINE CORPS ENLISTMENT = Four-year initial enlistment for musical service only, Exempt from recruit training, Pass medical/aptitude tests, Meet age/weight standards, Appointed to rank of Staff Sergeant/E-6. “The President’s Own” performs concert band, orchestral and chamber repertoire in public concerts and provides music for many official ceremonies at the White House and in the Washington, DC, metro area. Established in 1798, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional music organization and has the mission to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The U.S. Marine Band is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: http://www.marineband.marines.mil/Career-Info
Website: http://www.marineband.marines.mil/Career-Info

Madison Symphony
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: June 21 and 22, 2023
Start Date: Employment to begin September 2023
Salary/Benefits: Per-service pay for the 2023-24 Season: Principal: $164.34/Rehearsal; $214.24/Performance.
Services: see website
General Information: Employment to begin September 2023. Per-service pay for the 2023-24 Season: Section: $132.59/ Rehearsal; $154.57/Performance. Principal: $164.34/Rehearsal; $214.24/Performance. If a current member of the orchestra wins a new position, these auditions may be used to fill the resulting opening. The Madison Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and is a proud partner of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS).
Contact Information: Please send one-page PDF resume indicating your instrument to: acarreon@madisonsymphony.org. For repertoire and additional information visit our website: https://madisonsymphony.org/about/employment-auditions/
Email: acarreon@madisonsymphony.org
Website: https://madisonsymphony.org/about/employment-auditions/

New York City Ballet Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – 2nd Horn
Resume Date: April 21, 2023
Audition Date: June 11, 12 and 13, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: 24 guaranteed weeks, 4 weeks vacation pay plus full year benefits.
General Information: 24 guaranteed weeks, 4 weeks vacation pay plus full year benefits. Audition Location: Lincoln Center, New York (exact location to be confirmed). Repertoire will be sent on application to audition. A limited number of highly qualified applicants will be invited to audition. The Audition committee reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. New York City Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: Please e-mail a SINGLE PAGE resume to be received by the deadlines to: orchauditions@nycballet.com. David Titcomb, Orchestra Manager, New York City Ballet, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Email: orchauditions@nycballet.com
Website: https://www.nycballet.com/about-us/careers-at-nycb/orchestra-audition

Los Angeles Philharmonic

FRENCH HORN – Associate Principal Horn
Resume Date: March 15, 2023
Audition Date: May 30, June 1, & June 3, 2023
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions will be held in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditions and Renewals Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions. The Los Angeles Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: Visit http://www.laphil.com/auditions for more information and to download the LA Phil Resume form. For LA Phil Resident Fellows Program: visit http://www.laphil.com/ResidentFellows for more information.
Email: auditions@laphil.org
Website: http://www.laphil.com/auditions

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: March 13, 2023
Audition Date: June 19, 2023
Start Date: Employment to begin after December 31, 2023, at candidates’ earliest availability.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Preliminary Round: June 19, 2023. Semi-Final Round: July 2, 2023. Final Round: July 3, 2023. Resume Submission Deadline: March 13, 2023. Employment to begin after December 31, 2023, at candidates’ earliest availability. Candidates will be invited to participate in this audition based on their submitted resume. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Info and repertoire can be found on our website at sfsymphony.org/auditions. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: Please send a ONE-PAGE resume to auditions@sfsymphony.org
Email: auditions@sfsymphony.org
Website: sfsymphony.org/auditions

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 (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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