Auditions
Orchestra Auditions
Assistant Concertmaster
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER AUDITION PACKET
Principal Viola
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
PRINCIPAL VIOLA AUDITION PACKET
Section First Violin (1 opening)
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
SECTION FIRST VIOLIN AUDITION PACKET
Section Second Violin (2 openings)
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
SECTION SECOND VIOLIN AUDITION PACKET
Section Viola (2 openings)
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
SECTION SECOND VIOLIN AUDITION PACKET
Section Cello (6 openings)
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
SECTION CELLO AUDITION PACKET
Section Bass (1 opening)
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026
Audition Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
SECTION BASS 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.
- 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 the day of auditions to determine audition order.
- Location details and check in time will be sent two weeks prior to the audition.
- Upon receive 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.
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.
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
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is a proud partner of Redefining the Canon.
