Auditions

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the following auditions:

Viola (Assistant Principal + 2 section positions)

As of October 27, 2026, we have a total of three (3) section viola positions available, in addition to the Assistant Principal position. Additional tenure-track or one-year positions may be offered as the result of this audition.

Preliminary auditions: January 16 – 18, 2027

Semi-final and Final auditions: February 13 (if needed) and February 15, 2027

To apply for this audition, please submit an online application here by Monday, November 9, 2026.

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Second Bassoon

Preliminary auditions: January 18 – 20, 2027

Semi-final and Final auditions: February 16, 2027

To apply for this audition, please submit an online application here by Monday, November 9, 2026.

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First Violin (5th chair + 2 section positions)

Auditions to be held November and December 2026

Applications for this audition are now closed

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Principal Viola

Auditions to be held November 2026

Applications for this audition are now closed

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