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 December 1,2025
Orchestra and Band Openings
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – 3rd HORN
Resume Date: January 26, 2026
Audition Date: February 27-March 2, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: Information regarding this audition will be available online: http://www.bsomusic.org/auditions
Website: http://www.bsomusic.org/auditions
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Assistant Principal Horn 4
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: January 23, 2026
Start Date: The successful applicants will commence in September 2026
Salary/Benefits: $68,805.20
Services: 40 week season
General Information: International Audition Date: 23 January 2026. Salary: $68,805.20. International Auditions will be held in Calgary. The successful applicants will commence in September 2026: 40 week season, 10% pension contribution, and comprehensive health care plan. The Calgary Phil reserves the right to screen candidates by resumes and/or requesting an audio recording. The Calgary Phil is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: To apply and for further information, including repertoire, visit calgaryphil.com/auditions.
Website: http://www.calgaryphil.com/auditions
Des Moines Metro Opera
FRENCH HORN – SECTION HORN 2 (one-year, possibly permanent)
Resume Date: January 9, 2026
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition materials available beginning November 17, 2025. Audition application submission deadline January 9, 2026.
Contact Information: For complete audition information, go to desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra.
Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECTION HORN 3
Resume Date: January 9, 2026
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition materials available beginning November 17, 2025. Audition application submission deadline January 9, 2026.
Contact Information: For complete audition information, go to desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra.
Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECTION HORN 4 (one-year, possibly permanent)
Resume Date: January 9, 2026
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition materials available beginning November 17, 2025. Audition application submission deadline January 9, 2026.
Contact Information: For complete audition information, go to desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra.
Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra
Fort Wayne Phillharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Second Horn
Resume Date: February 20, 2026
Audition Date: March 17, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 2025-2026 30-week salary: $33,694.20 + health insurance benefits.
Services: see website
General Information: 2025-2026 30-week salary: $33,694.20 + health insurance benefits. Current CBA expires at the end of August 2026. 2026-27 rates and terms pending outcome of negotiations. If a current member of the orchestra is awarded Second Horn, the resulting vacant position may be offered as a One Season/Possibly Permanent position.
Contact Information: To apply, please email your intent and resume to: auditions@fwphil.org by Friday, February 20, 2026, 11:59pm EST.
Email: auditions@fwphil.org
Website: http://www.fwphil.org/careers/
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: December 23, 2025
Audition Date: January 13, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 2025-2026 Per Service Rates: Principal: $190.63
Services: see website
General Information: 2025-2026 Per Service Rates: Principal: $190.63; Assistant Principal (Oboe II): $167.75. AFM pension, travel, per diem and lodging per CBA. The Fresno Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: For more information, please visit fresnophil.org/orchestra-auditions.
Website: http://www.fresnophil.org/orchestra-auditions
New York Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: January 5, 2026
Audition Date: February 19 & 28, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season.
Services: 52-week 2025-2026 season
General Information: Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season. 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 of set 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
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: January 30, 2026
Audition Date: March 29 & 30, 2026
Start Date: Employment to begin September 1, 2026
Salary/Benefits: 2025-26 base salary is $51,596 + negotiated overscale
Services: 38 week season
General Information: 2025-26 base salary is $51,596 + negotiated overscale; 38 week season; 3 weeks vacation. Benefits include health, dental, life and instrument insurance. Repertoire and additional information: http://www.rpo.org/auditions. Should either position be filled by a current member of the RPO, the resulting vacancy may be filled at this audition. The RPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: E-mail one-page resume with subject “Principal Clarinet” OR “Horn” Audition to: kvilcins@rpo.org.
Email: kvilcins@rpo.org
Website: http://www.rpo.org/auditions
FRENCH HORN – Associate Principal/Utility Horn
Resume Date: January 30, 2026
Audition Date: March 29 & 30, 2026
Start Date: Employment to begin September 1, 2026
Salary/Benefits: 2025-26 base salary is $51,596 + negotiated overscale
Services: 38 week season
General Information: 2025-26 base salary is $51,596 + negotiated overscale; 38 week season; 3 weeks vacation. Benefits include health, dental, life and instrument insurance. Repertoire and additional information: http://www.rpo.org/auditions. Should either position be filled by a current member of the RPO, the resulting vacancy may be filled at this audition. The RPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: E-mail one-page resume with subject “Principal Clarinet” OR “Horn” Audition to: kvilcins@rpo.org.
Email: kvilcins@rpo.org
Website: http://www.rpo.org/auditions
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: December 1, 2025
Audition Date: March 9, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Candidates will be invited to participate in this audition based on their submitted application. 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: Visit sfsymphony.org/auditions to apply.
Website: http://www.sfsymphony.org/auditions
FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: December 1, 2025
Audition Date: March 9, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Candidates will be invited to participate in this audition based on their submitted application. 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: Visit sfsymphony.org/auditions to apply.
Website: http://www.sfsymphony.org/auditions
Boston Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – THIRD HORN
Resume Date: November 3, 2025
Audition Date: January 12-13, 2026
Start Date: Employment will begin as soon as a winner’s availability and the Boston Symphony Orchestra schedule allow.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Resumes due on or before: November 3, 2025. Preliminary Auditions: January 12, 2026. Semi-Final and Final Auditions: January 13, 2026. 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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Contact Information: Highly qualified applicants: Please visit http://www.bso.org/auditions.
Website: http://www.bso.org/auditions
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Assistant Principal Horn 4
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: January 23, 2026
Start Date: The successful applicants will commence in September 2026
Salary/Benefits: $68,805.20
Services: 40 week season
General Information: International Audition Date: 23 January 2026. Salary: $68,805.20. International Auditions will be held in Calgary. The successful applicants will commence in September 2026: 40 week season, 10% pension contribution, and comprehensive health care plan. The Calgary Phil reserves the right to screen candidates by resumes and/or requesting an audio recording. The Calgary Phil is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Contact Information: To apply and for further information, including repertoire, visit calgaryphil.com/auditions.
Website: http://www.calgaryphil.com/auditions
Des Moines Metro Opera
FRENCH HORN – SECTION HORN 2 (one-year, possibly permanent)
Resume Date: January 9, 2026
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition materials available beginning November 17, 2025. Audition application submission deadline January 9, 2026.
Contact Information: For complete audition information, go to desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra.
Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECTION HORN 3
Resume Date: January 9, 2026
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition materials available beginning November 17, 2025. Audition application submission deadline January 9, 2026.
Contact Information: For complete audition information, go to desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra.
Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra
FRENCH HORN – SECTION HORN 4 (one-year, possibly permanent)
Resume Date: January 9, 2026
Audition Date: see website
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Audition materials available beginning November 17, 2025. Audition application submission deadline January 9, 2026.
Contact Information: For complete audition information, go to desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra.
Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/orchestra
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: December 1, 2025
Audition Date: January 12-13, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Minimum annual salary (2025-26 Season): $112,555.
Services: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has a 43-week season including 4 weeks of paid vacation.
General Information: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has a 43-week season including 4 weeks of paid vacation. Minimum annual salary (2025-26 Season): $112,555. The DSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information: For application, repertoire, and more information: http://www.dso.org/audition. Email: audition@dso.org.
Email: audition@dso.org
Website: http://www.dso.org/audition
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: December 23, 2025
Audition Date: January 13, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: 2025-2026 Per Service Rates: Principal: $190.63
Services: see website
General Information: 2025-2026 Per Service Rates: Principal: $190.63; Assistant Principal (Oboe II): $167.75. AFM pension, travel, per diem and lodging per CBA. The Fresno Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information: For more information, please visit fresnophil.org/orchestra-auditions.
Website: http://www.fresnophil.org/orchestra-auditions
New York Philharmonic
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: January 5, 2026
Audition Date: February 19 & 28, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season.
Services: 52-week 2025-2026 season
General Information: Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season. 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 of set 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
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: December 1, 2025
Audition Date: March 9, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Candidates will be invited to participate in this audition based on their submitted application. 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: Visit sfsymphony.org/auditions to apply.
Website: http://www.sfsymphony.org/auditions
FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: December 1, 2025
Audition Date: March 9, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Candidates will be invited to participate in this audition based on their submitted application. 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: Visit sfsymphony.org/auditions to apply.
Website: http://www.sfsymphony.org/auditions
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: January 18, 2026
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: http://www.a2so.com/about/employment
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
Grand Valley State University – Assistant Professor
Michigan State University – Assistant/Associate Professor of Horn
Assistant Professor of Music, French Horn Jacksonville State University
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Horn), Tenured or Tenure-track position
Indiana University Bloomington
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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