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 Excerpt List

To apply, please send a one-page résumé and $50 deposit to:

Orchestra Manager
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
501 W. Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702

auditions@ilsymphony.org

Applications must be postmarked by December 9, 2024.

All positions will begin in the 2025-2026 concert season. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is a per service regional orchestra. These are per-service positions and the 2024-2025 season rates are $110.40 for Principal, $101.20 for Associate Principal and $92.00 for Section. Additional compensation includes travel reimbursement and housing accommodations. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and U.S. work eligibility and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Members of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra are members of Local 301 of the American Federation of Musicians.

For more information, please visit our website: www.ilsymphony.org.

No phone calls, please.

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