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 June 1, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
Academic Openings
Competitions
Resources
American Federation of Musicians (member access only)
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The College Music Society (member access only)
International Horn Society (Teaching Jobs)
James Boldin's Horn World 
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.
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Thanks again for the page. Dallas should say Jan. 6th for both positions. Just a heads up.
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Thanks! Will make those changes.
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