Auditions

Orchestra Auditions

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

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

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

Click to view Principal Second Violin Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Monday, April 4
Audition date: Sunday, April 21

Click to view Principal Viola / Assistant Principal Viola Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Monday, April 4
Audition date: Sunday, April 21

Click to view Assistant Concertmaster Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Monday, April 4
Audition date: Sunday, April 21

Click to view Section Cello Audition Repertoire (2 openings)
Application deadline: Thursday, May 2
Audition date: Sunday, May 19

Click to view Section Viola Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, May 2
Audition date: Sunday, May 19

Click to view Section First Violin / Section Second Violin Audition Repertoire
Application deadline: Thursday, May 2
Audition date: Sunday, May 19

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

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is a proud partner of Redefining the Canon.