Auditions
Orchestra Auditions
Thank you for your interest in the PSO. We are currently looking to fill a number of positions.
Click to view Third Horn Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, February 29
Audition date: Sunday, March 17
Click to view Principal Bassoon Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, February 29
Audition date: Sunday, March 17
Click to view Principal Second Violin Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Monday, April 4
Audition date: Sunday, April 21
Click to view Principal Viola / Assistant Principal Viola Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Monday, April 4
Audition date: Sunday, April 21
Click to view Assistant Concertmaster Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Monday, April 4
Audition date: Sunday, April 21
Click to view Section Cello Audition Repertoire (2 openings)
Application deadline: Thursday, May 2
Audition date: Sunday, May 19
Click to view Section Viola Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, May 2
Audition date: Sunday, May 19
Click to view Section First Violin / Section Second Violin Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, May 2
Audition date: Sunday, May 19
For all Applications
Please send to Peoria Symphony Orchestra, 101 State Street, Peoria, IL 61602
- One-page Resume
- Cover Letter
- $40 refundable application fee – checks made payable to Peoria Symphony Orchestra
All application materials must be received at the PSO offices by the application deadline.
- Depending on the number of applicants a resume round may be necessary.
- First live round will be behind a screen.
- The $40 application fee will be refunded upon audition appearance. Deposits are forfeited if you cancel once audition invitations have been sent.
- A lottery will be drawn on the day of auditions to determine the audition order.
- Location details and check-in time will be sent two weeks prior to the audition.
- Upon receiving your resume and deposit, all subsequent correspondence will be sent via email. Please remember to include your email address on your resume.
- The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is a per-service orchestra.
Substitute List
You may send us a resume at any time to be considered for the PSO substitute player list. Please send a PDF labeled with your name and instrument.
Please send to:
Andrea Molina
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
101 State Street
Peoria, IL 61602
or email to amolina@peoriasymphony.org
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is a proud partner of Redefining the Canon.