Auditions

Orchestra Auditions

Assistant Principal Cello
Section Cello
Audition date: October 29
Application deadline: October 12
Click here for ALL Cello repertoire.

Assistant Principal Viola
Section Viola
Audition date: October 30
Application deadline: October 12
Click here for ALL Viola repertoire.

Principal Oboe
Audition date: November 6
Application deadline: October 19
Click here for Oboe repertoire.

Assistant Concertmaster
Section Violin 1
Audition date: November 20
Application deadline: November 2
Click here for ALL Violin repertoire.

For all Applications, 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.
The 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 times 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.

For questions about the audition process, reach out to:
Michelle Seibert, Artistic Operations Manager
PSOoperations@peoriasymphony.org

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:
Michelle Seibert
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
101 State Street
Peoria, IL 61602
or email to PSOoperations@peoriasymphony.org