How to Audition for the CSO
Section Viola
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for September 23, 26, 28, 30, 2024.
Final audition: April 28 2025
Application deadline: August 5, 2024
Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Second Oboe
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for October 5, 7, 10, 2024.
Final audition: April 2025
Application deadline: August 12, 2024
Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Please note that those who apply earlier receive information earlier, and therefore have more choice of audition dates. For those who send their resume later, some dates may already be filled.
Employment date: Effective Immediately
Note: All audition candidates are responsible for obtaining audition repertoire from standard excerpt books, purchasable music and orchestral scores. Aside from rental only parts, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will not provide copies of any excerpts.