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 February 1, 2026

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Principal Horn
Resume Date: February 1, 2026
Audition Date: April 27-28, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Preliminary Round: Mon, Apr 27, 2026. Semi-Final Round: Tues, Apr 28, 2026. Final Rounds: Mon, May 11, 2026. Resume deadline is February 1, 2026. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards of this audition.
Contact Information: Only highly qualified applicants should submit a one-page resume under the job posting at: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/careers/.
Website: http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/careers/

Dallas Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/UTILITY HORN
Resume Date: March 1, 2026
Audition Date: April 6-7, 2026
Start Date: Employment to begin upon the mutual agreement of the Dallas Symphony Association and the winning candidate.
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions to be held: Monday, April 6, 2026 (Preliminaries/Semi-Finals); Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Preliminaries/Semi-Finals); Monday, April 27, 2026 (Finals). Employment to begin upon the mutual agreement of the Dallas Symphony Association and the winning candidate. 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 Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and a proud partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS).
Contact Information: Please submit application by Sunday, March 1, 2026. to: http://www.dallassymphony.org/about-the-dso/careers/auditions/.
Website: http://www.dallassymphony.org/about-the-dso/careers/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

Portland Symphony Orchestra
FRENCH HORN – Horn 3
Resume Date: see website
Audition Date: April 27, 2026
Start Date: Duties for these positions will commence at the start of the 2026-2027 season.
Salary/Benefits: Per service pay for these positions is $155.00, with additional per diem, travel and housing.
Services: The Portland Symphony is a per-service orchestra offering around 80 services per season.
General Information: Duties for these positions will commence at the start of the 2026-2027 season. The Portland Symphony is a per-service orchestra offering around 80 services per season. Per service pay for these positions is $155.00, with additional per diem, travel and housing. The PSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud member of the National Alliance for Audition Support. Winning candidates must be eligible on the audition date to work in the USA.
Contact Information: Visit the PSO website, http://www.portlandsymphony.org after February 1 for full audition details. The Auditions/Employment tab is at the bottom of the home page.
Website: http://www.portlandsymphony.org

Symphony San Jose
FRENCH HORN – PRINCIPAL HORN
Resume Date: April 6, 2026
Audition Date: May 11, 2026
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: see website
Services: see website
General Information: Auditions: May 11, 2026.
Contact Information: For information and to apply online, please visit http://www.symphonysanjose.org/auditions. Application Deadline: April 6, 2026.
Website: http://www.symphonysanjose.org/auditions

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/orchest

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/

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

US Army Band – Pershing’s Own
FRENCH HORN – CONCERT BAND HORN
Resume Date: FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Audition Date: MARCH 2-3, 2025
Start Date: see website
Salary/Benefits: Starting salary $76K (no dependents); $83K (w/dependents).
Services: see website
General Information: Starting salary $76K (no dependents); $83K (w/dependents). Permanent duty assignment to the Washington, DC-area. FULL medical & dental benefits. 30-days paid vacation annually.
Contact Information: Visit the AUDITION tab at USARMYBAND.COM for complete details and upcoming vacancies!
Website: http://www.usarmyband.com/vacancies

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

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

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Academic Openings

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Assistant Professor of Music, French Horn Jacksonville State University

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