Auditions

Orchestra Auditions

Thank you for your interest in the PSO. We are currently looking to fill a number of positions.

Please click here to see all auditions that are currently available and their audition dates.

Click to view Acting Principal Timpani Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, September 21
Audition date: Sunday, October 8

Click to view Principal Harp Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, September 21
Audition date: Sunday, October 8

Click to view Clarinet 3 Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, September 21
Audition date: Sunday, October 8

Click to view Principal Oboe Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, September 28
Audition date: Sunday, October 15

Click to view Principal Flute Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, September 28
Audition date: Sunday, October 15

Click to view Principal Second Violin Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, October 19
Audition date: Sunday, November 5

Click to view Principal Viola Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, October 19
Audition date: Sunday, November 5

Click to view Assistant Concertmaster Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, October 26
Audition date: Sunday, November 12

Click to view Assistant Principal Cello Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, October 26
Audition date: Sunday, November 12

Click to view Third Horn Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, February 29
Audition date: Sunday, March 17

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.

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