Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Job & Audition Opportunities
Open Auditions
Principal Viola*
(1-Year)
In-Person Audition: September 11-12, 2026.
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026.
*Committee reserves the right to award the same candidate the 1-year Principal contract for 2026 – 2027 and a tenure-track Assistant Principal position beginning in 2027 – 2028, in which case the 1-year AP position may be awarded to a second candidate.
ASSISTANT Principal Viola*
(CORE, TENURE TRACK )
In-Person Audition: September 11-12,2026.
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026.
*Committee reserves the right to award the same candidate the 1-year Principal contract for 2026 – 2027 and a tenure-track Assistant Principal position beginning in 2027 – 2028, in which case the 1-year AP position may be awarded to a second candidate.
SECOND BASSOON
(CORE, TENURE TRACK )
In-Person Audition: October 20-21,2026
Application Deadline: September 22, 2026
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BASS
(CORE, TENURE TRACK )
In-Person Audition: November 30 – December 1, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
TRUMPET III
(PER SERVICE, TENURE TRACK )
In-Person Audition: February 15-16, 2027
Application Deadline: January 18, 2027
Excerpts Coming Soon!
SECTION VIOLIN
(PER SERVICE, TENURE TRACK )
In-Person Audition: March 29, 2027
Application Deadline: March 8, 2027
Substitute Musician
(Non-contract)
Recorded Audition: Submissions accepted on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline: Submissions accepted on a rolling basis.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS).
Learn more about the national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra discourages the use of iPads during auditions, but exceptions may be allowed given the following requirements:
- No recording of any kind
- Airplane mode must be turned on
- Do Not Disturb must be turned on
- All background apps must be closed
The use of all other electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, recording devices, etc.) is strictly prohibited. The VSO reserves the right to dismiss anyone from the audition who does not meet these requirements.
Administrative Opportunities
GROUP SALES MANAGER
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and detailed-oriented individual to manage group sales efforts. The ideal candidate is an experienced team player committed to offering a superior level of customer service and skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with community partners. The candidate will work closely with Box Office and Marketing staff to identify, maximize, and fulfill group ticket sales opportunities as well as provide support for single ticket and subscription sales.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume (PDFs only, please) to rribeiro@virginiasymphony.org and include “Group Sales Manager Applicant” in the email subject line.
Internship Opportunities
Education Intern
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is seeking students who are pursuing a degree in Education or the Performing Arts with a career orientation or personal interest in arts administration and education.
This internship opportunity offers hands-on experience in a variety of areas related to music education, performing arts, and arts administration. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Helen Martell, at hmartell@virginiasymphony.org .
Operations Internship
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly motivated Operations Intern to provide support in the areas of operations, production, and artistic support.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Christy Havens, Vice President of Orchestra Activities – chavens@virginiasymphony.org (Please title email “Operations Intern”)
Development Intern
Volunteer Opportunities
For general volunteer inquiries, email Cara Carmichael at ccarmichael@virginiasymphony.org
Virginia Symphony Society
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are music to our ears! The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing diversity among our applicant pool, our musicians, our staff, our board of directors, and in our program offerings.
