How to Audition for the CSO
Bass Clarinet / Clarinet
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for November 3, 8, 10, 17, 2025.
Final audition: December 15, 2025
Application deadline: September 1, 2025
Applications received after the due date cannot be accepted.
Section Violin
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for September 18 – October 9, 2025.
Final audition: October 13, 2025
Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Applications received after the due date cannot be accepted.
Section Cello
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for September 18 – October 11, 2025.
Final audition: October 18, 2025
Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Applications received after the due date cannot be accepted.
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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.
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.