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Auditions

The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra Announces Openings for the Following Positions:

Principal Violin II & Section Violins

Please note: these are recorded auditions, with candidates to be reviewed on August 26, 2025

Application Deadline: August 25, 2025

About the Positions:

The Bozeman Symphony is holding auditions for Principal Violin II and Section Violins. Throughout the course of our concert season, Bozeman Symphony performances and events typically include a series of seven classical subscription concerts, two Bozeman Symphony Presents performances aimed at engaging and attracting new audiences, a performance of the Nutcracker with the Montana Ballet Company and a combined concert with our Symphonic Choir. Symphony members are also encouraged to participate in our Education and Community Engagement program by performing (solo or in smaller ensembles) around the state of Montana.

A concert cycle typically consists of 4-6 rehearsals beginning on Tuesdays, and 2-3 performances between Friday and Sunday. Each season consists of around 80 services. Rehearsals typically take place during the evenings, and all engagements are held at the Willson Auditorium, located on Bozeman’s Historic Main Street, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation:

  • Principal Pay: $100 / service

  • Section Pay: $70 / service

We offer mileage reimbursement up to $200 for musicians residing in Montana, and travel reimbursement up to $350 for out-of-state musicians. We also provide accommodations during concert weeks, upon request.

Audition Process:

These auditions will take place remotely (not held live or in person), meaning auditionees will send in a video recording of all excerpts listed in their position packet. Please submit one recording of the excerpts in order, and be sure to show your face so that we can verify that it is you (the video does not need to be done in one take and the excerpts can be spliced together). Please submit by the August 25 deadline. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. The audition will be blind, with a proctor playing the videos for the committee so they can only hear the recording.

*Candidates will be notified of results by August 29. If candidate does not win the audition, they may also be considered for substitute opportunities.

To Apply:

For questions, please contact Amy Wright, Orchestra Personnel Manager at amy@bozemansymphony.org