How to Audition for the CSO

Asst. Prin. & Section 2nd Violin

Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for January 7, 9, 10, 13, 2023.

Final audition: Tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2023

Application deadline: November 25, 2022

Apply for Open Positions

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.