Auditions
Orchestra Auditions
Thank you for your interest in the PSO. We are currently looking to fill a number of positions.
Principal Flute
Deadline: September 7, 2024
Audition Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
PSO Principal Flute Audition Packet
Principal Bassoon
Deadline: September 7, 2024
Audition Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
PSO Principal Bassoon Audition Packet
Oboe 3/English Horn
Deadline: September 7, 2024
Audition Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
PSO Oboe 3 and EH Audition Packet
Acting Principal Horn (1 year)
Deadline: September 8, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
PSO Acting Principal Horn Audition Packet
Horn 2
Deadline: September 8, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Trumpet 3
Deadline: September 8, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Principal Viola
Deadline: September 14, 2024
Audition Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Principal Viola Audition Packet
Acting Principal Cello (1 year)
Deadline: September 14, 2024
Audition Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
PSO Acting Principal Cello Audition Packet
Assistant Concertmaster
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
PSO Assistant Concertmaster Audition Packet
Principal Second Violin
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
PSO Principal Second Audition Packet
Section First Violin (3 openings)
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
PSO Section First Audition Packet
Section Second Violin (3 openings)
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Audition Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
PSO Section Violin 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:
Andrea Molina
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
101 State Street
Peoria, IL 61602
or email to andrea@peoriasymphony.org
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is a proud partner of Redefining the Canon.
