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BSO Auditions

Upcoming auditions for open BSO positions and fellowships.
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SECTION VIOLIN

Résumés due on or before: November 10, 2024
Preliminary Audition: January 5 & 6, 2025
Semi-final and Final Auditions: January 7, 2025
No longer accepting applications

Supplemental Recording List (PDF)
Live Round Repertoire (PDF)

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL HORN

Résumés due on or before: November 10, 2024
Preliminary Audition: January 13, 2025
Semi-final and Final Auditions: January 14, 2025
No longer accepting applications

Supplemental Recording List (PDF)
Live Round Repertoire (PDF)

ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER

Résumés due on or before: February 9, 2025
Preliminary Audition: April 14, 2025
Semi-final and Final Auditions: April 28 & 29, 2025

Supplemental Recording List (PDF)
Live Round Repertoire (PDF)

A digital audio recording may be required to supplement application, but please do not send at this time. Further information will be emailed within a week following the application deadline.
 

Employment will begin as soon as a winner's availability and the Boston Symphony Orchestra schedule allow. Should a position be won by a current BSO member, the resulting vacancy may be offered to the runner-up of the audition.

The Audition Committee of the Boston Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BSO Resident Fellowship

The Susan W. and Stephen D. Paine BSO Resident Fellowship is an employment-based fellowship that provides an unparalleled opportunity for up to two early-career symphonic musicians from underrepresented or minoritized communities. Fellowships are currently available for violin, viola, cello, and bass applicants.

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