UPCOMING NATIONAL AUDITIONS
SECTION VIOLIN
Auditions will be held from September 21-23, 2026. The repertoire list can be found here.
The application deadline is July 6, 2026.
Highly qualified candidates should fill out an online form here.
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SUBSTITUTE AUDITIONS
Substitute auditions for cello, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, timpani, and saxophone will be held from November 1-3, 2026. The repertoire list for all instruments can be found here.
The application deadline is October 4, 2026.
Highly qualified candidates should fill out an online form here.
Please note that the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra generally hires substitute musicians who live within a 100-mile radius of Milwaukee. Acceptance to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's substitute and extra list does not guarantee employment.
The Audition Committee of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at any point during the audition process.
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EDI Initiative
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer. In line with federal regulation, we do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. We are committed to building an organization to reflect the diversity of our community in all its richness.
We invite you to read our EDI Commitment on our website.