Auditions
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the following auditions:
Second Trumpet
Preliminary auditions: May 11 – 13, 2026
Semi-final and Final auditions: June 15 – 16, 2026
To apply for this audition, please submit an online application here by Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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Fiddlesticks Vocalist Audition
Audition to be the new vocalist of the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration program, a family concert series performed at Heinz Hall and throughout the community.
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026
First-Round Auditions: Monday, February 9, 2026
Callbacks by Invitation: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Paul J. Ross Fellowship
Applications for this audition are now closed.
Principal Percussion
Auditions to be held Jan. & Feb. 2026
Applications for this audition are now closed.
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Click here to view the complete repertoire list with copies of the majority of excerpts. Several excerpts cannot be distributed digitally. Should you need to request copies of these excerpts, we can send only via US Postal Service, please email auditions@pittsburghsymphony.org.
For questions on all auditions, please email: auditions@pittsburghsymphony.org
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS).
Learn more about the national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras