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About The Philadelphia Orchestra

Audition for The Philadelphia Orchestra

Thank you for your interest in The Philadelphia Orchestra.

You can receive information regarding all Orchestra (musician) openings by contacting us at:

The Philadelphia Orchestra
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA | 19102
E-mail: auditions@philorch.org

Please no phone calls.

The Philadelphia Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Strategies (IDEAS) is core to our values and vision, guiding who we are, what we do, and how we do it. Learn more at philorch.org/IDEAS.

Upcoming Auditions

Percussion Substitute Pool

Auditions
Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Repertoire

Applications are now closed.

Please note the Philadelphia Orchestra does not provide travel, accommodations, or per diems to substitute musicians for rehearsals or performances taking place in Philadelphia.

Horn Substitute Pool

Auditions
Sunday, April 26, 2026

Repertoire

Applications are now closed.

Please note the Philadelphia Orchestra does not provide travel, accommodations, or per diems to substitute musicians for rehearsals or performances taking place in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Symphonic Choir

Auditions
Thursday, April 9, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 10, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 11, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

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Associate Principal Trumpet

Preliminary/Semifinal Auditions
April 19–22, 2026

Final Auditions
June 2, 2026

Applications are now closed.

Repertoire (as of February 7, 2026)

Employment will begin based on the winner's availability and The Philadelphia Orchestra's schedule.

Candidates advancing to the last round of our auditions may be considered for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s substitute list.

 

Section Viola

Preliminary/Semifinal Auditions
May 8–10, 2026

Final Auditions
May 12, 2026

Applications are now closed.

Repertoire (as of Nov 7, 2025)

Please check back frequently as repertoire is subject to change.

Employment will begin based on the winner's availability and The Philadelphia Orchestra's schedule.

Candidates advancing to the last round of our auditions may be considered for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s substitute list.

 

Meet Your Orchestra

The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra strives to share the transformative power of music with the widest possible audience, and to create joy, connection, and excitement through music in the Philadelphia region, across the country, and around the world.