How to Audition for the CSO
Section Viola (2 positions)
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for April 18, 21, 25, 28, 2022.
Final audition: Tentatively scheduled for May 2, 2022
Application deadline: March 11, 2022
Section Viola repertoire (doc) »
Section Viola excerpts (pdf) »
Assistant Principal Flute
Preliminary auditions: Scheduled for June 6 & 10, 2022.
Final audition: Tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2022
Application deadline: April 22, 2022
Assistant Principal Flute repertoire (doc) »
Assistant Principal Flute excerpts (pdf) »
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.