Employment Opportunities

Concertmaster, one year with possibility for permanent position

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce auditions to fill the position of Concertmaster (one year with possibility for permanent position). The audition will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Concertmaster…

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Principal Bass

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce auditions to fill the position of Principal Bass. The audition will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Principal Bass Excerpt List To apply, please send a one-page…

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String Instructor & Coordinator

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras are looking for a String Instructor & Coordinator. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in music performance on a…

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Substitute Musicians

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is now accepting video auditions from qualified applicants for all orchestral instruments for our Substitute lists. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is a per-service regional orchestra. Base rate for the…

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