Auditions

Orchestra Auditions

Thank you for your interest in the PSO. We are currently looking to fill a number of positions.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be hired by the PSO, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Assistant Concertmaster

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER AUDITION PACKET

Principal Second Violin

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN AUDITION PACKET 

Principal Viola

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
PRINCIPAL VIOLA AUDITION PACKET

Principal Cello

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
PRINCIPAL CELLO AUDITION PACKET

Acting Assistant Principal Bass (1 year)

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BASS AUDITION PACKET

Section First Violin (6 openings)

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
SECTION FIRST VIOLIN AUDITION PACKET 

Section Second Violin (2 openings)

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
SECTION SECOND VIOLIN AUDITION PACKET 

Section Cello (1 opening)

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025
Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
SECTION CELLO AUDITION PACKET

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Principal Horn

Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
Audition Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
PRINCIPAL HORN AUDITION PACKET

Assistant Principal Horn

Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
Audition Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL HORN AUDITION PACKET

Trumpet 2

Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
Audition Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
TRUMPET 2 AUDITION PACKET

 

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.

  • 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 one week 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:
Eric Reichelt
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
101 State Street
Peoria, IL 61602
or email to eric@peoriasymphony.org

 

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