Auditions
Auditions to play in our orchestra are listed below.
Click here to download the audition application.
For information about administrative staff positions, click here.
The NHSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and anti-racist organization that fights hate, racism, and bigotry in all forms through our words, music, and actions.
Contract Information
In addition to its eight Classics Series concerts, the NHSO annually produces three Pops programs, Young People’s concerts, outdoor concerts in the summer, and other special concerts and educational services. Rehearsals are usually held on consecutive weekday evenings (and some weekends) in the day(s) immediately prior to the performance day.
The pay for the 2024-2025 season is $140.00 per service for section members and $168.00 for assistant principals. Contracted members are required to play a minimum number of series per season depending on the number of series offered. The NHSO is a part-time, per service orchestra, offering on average 30-45 services per season. In addition, there is a travel pay allowance for players living more than 15 miles from New Haven (maximum of $40 per day).
The substitute list may be updated with results from any audition. To perform with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, you need to be a member in good standing with your local musicians’ union (A. F. of M.). If you are offered more than 6 services within a season you must join Local 400, even if you are a member of another local.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a Regional (per service) Orchestra and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Audition Information
The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition. The NHSO reserves the right not to invite an applicant to the audition they have applied for. Audition invitations may be based on submitted application forms and resume. All rounds are held behind a screen.
Please complete the following items:
- Completed Audition Application Form
- Deposit check in the amount of $30 payable to the NHSO
- Updated resume (including dates of experience).
Send these three items to:
NHSO Audition Committee
4 Hamilton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
The deadline for receiving all materials is August 20, 2024. Forms may also be emailed to: audition@newhavensymphony.org
Your deposit check is refundable and will be returned to you at the audition. Cancellations must be received at the symphony office by noon two days prior to the audition to be refundable. If you do not notify us of cancellation and you do not appear for the audition, then your unclaimed check will be cashed.
The full repertoire list and copies of the required music will be sent after August 1st, and as soon as completed application materials are received. The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra, a Regional (per service) Orchestra, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; an Equal Opportunity Employer; and a National Alliance for Audition Support member. All audition rounds are held behind a screen.
The audition committee of the NHSO reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidates not meeting the highest professional standards. Qualified musicians may be placed on the substitute/extra list. Auditioning candidates must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. and non-US citizens must show work permission before being invited to audition.
Open Positions
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- Orchestra excerpts from first violin parts (parts will be supplied, tempi are approximate)
- Beethoven: Sym. No. 9, mvmt. 3, m 99 – 114, dotted quarter = 52
- Brahms: Symphony No. 4, mvmt. 2, m. 88-101; eighth note = 68
- Debussy: La Mer, Reh. 33 – 6 after reh. 38; quarter note = 140
- Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo: beginning to 7 after Letter D; dotted quarter = 84
- Montgomery: Starburst, m. 1-28, quarter = 114
- Mozart: Sym. No. 39, 2nd mvmt, beginning to m 27 no repeats; quarter note = 56
- Schumann: Symphony No. 2, Scherzo mvt. 2, m. 1-54; quarter note = 136
- R. Strauss: Don Juan, first page; half note = 84
2. Concerto (music not supplied)
- Standard Romantic/20th century concerto – first movement exposition (no cadenza)
- Mozart concerto (3, 4 or 5) first movement exposition (no cadenza)
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POSTPONED: NHSO Assistant Principal Bass
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Harmony Fellowship for Underrepresented Musicians
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NHSO Section Violin
1 Position
Audition Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 (daytime)
Application Deadline: August 20, 2024. All forms must be received by this time. Late applications may be accepted only if space is available.
Violin Audition Repertoire 2024
Audition Repertoire 2024
Section seating is in first or second violin sections as determined by the Music Director and Audition Committee after the auditions are completed.
Qualified musicians will be added to the substitute/extra list. Current substitute list members are not required to re-audition.
Audition Information The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition. The NHSO reserves the right not to invite an applicant to the audition they have applied for. Audition invitations may be based on submitted application forms and resume. All rounds are held behind a screen.
Please complete the following items:
1. Completed Audition Application Form
2. Deposit check in the amount of $30 payable to the NHSO
3. Updated resume (including dates of experience).
Send these three items to:
NHSO Audition Committee 4 Hamilton Street New Haven, CT 06511
The deadline for receiving all materials is August 20, 2024. Forms may also be emailed to: audition@newhavensymphony.org
Your deposit check is refundable and will be returned to you at the audition. Cancellations must be received at the symphony office by noon two days prior to the audition to be refundable. If you do not notify us of cancellation and you do not appear for the audition, then your unclaimed check will be cashed.
The full repertoire list and copies of the required music will be sent after August 1st, and as soon as completed application materials are received. The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra, a Regional (per service) Orchestra, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; an Equal Opportunity Employer; and a National Alliance for Audition Support member. All audition rounds are held behind a screen.
The audition committee of the NHSO reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidates not meeting the highest professional standards. Auditioning candidates must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. and non-US citizens must show work permission before being invited to audition.
Contract Information In addition to its eight Classics Series concerts, the NHSO annually produces three Pops programs, Young People’s concerts, outdoor concerts in the summer, and other special concerts and educational services. Rehearsals are usually held on consecutive weekday evenings (and some weekends) in the day(s) immediately prior to the performance day.
The pay for the 2024-2025 season is $140.00 per service for section members. The NHSO is a part-time, per service orchestra, offering on average 30-45 services per season. In addition, there is a travel pay allowance for players living more than 15 miles from New Haven (maximum of $40 per day).
To perform with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, you need to be a member in good standing with your local musicians’ union (A. F. of M.). If you are offered more than 6 services within a season you must join local 400, even if you are a member of another local.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a Regional (per service) Orchestra and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NHSO Section Viola
(2 Positions)
Audition Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 (daytime)
Application Deadline: August 20, 2024. All forms must be received by this time. Late applications may be accepted only if space is available.
Viola Section Audition Repertoire 2024
• Concerto: First mvmt. exposition section of a Concerto by Bartok, Hindemith, Stamitz, or Walton
• Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 – 2nd mvmt, m. 1-10; 49-59; 98-106
• Brahms Sym. No. 4, 4th mvmt from letter B (m. 41-64)
• Mendelssohn: Scherzo from “Midsummer Night’s Dream” – Beginning to D
• Montgomery: Starburst from beginning to m. 28
• Mozart: Ov. to Marriage of Figaro – beginning to m.24
• Mozart: Symphony No. 40 – 1st mvmt. m.115-138
• Rachmaninoff Sym. No. 2 – 2nd mvmt. Reh 33-36.
• Shostakovich: Sym. No. 5 – 1st mvmt. Reh #15 – #17
• R. Strauss: Don Juan – beginning to letter D
• Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 – 1st mvmt. m. 19-88; and 130-153.
• Sight Reading
Audition Information The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition. The NHSO reserves the right not to invite an applicant to the audition they have applied for. Audition invitations may be based on submitted application forms and resume. All rounds are held behind a screen.
Please complete the following items:
1. Completed Audition Application Form
2. Deposit check in the amount of $30 payable to the NHSO
3. Updated resume (including dates of experience).
Send these three items to:
NHSO Audition Committee 4 Hamilton Street New Haven, CT 06511
The deadline for receiving all materials is August 20, 2024. Forms may also be emailed to: audition@newhavensymphony.org
Your deposit check is refundable and will be returned to you at the audition. Cancellations must be received at the symphony office by noon two days prior to the
audition to be refundable. If you do not notify us of cancellation and you do not appear for the audition, then your unclaimed check will be cashed.
The full repertoire list and copies of the required music will be sent after August 1st, and as soon as completed application materials are received. The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra, a Regional (per service) Orchestra, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; an Equal Opportunity Employer; and a National Alliance for Audition Support member. All audition rounds are held behind a screen.
The audition committee of the NHSO reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidates not meeting the highest professional standards. Qualified musicians may be placed on the substitute/extra list. Auditioning candidates must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. and non-US citizens must show work permission before being invited to audition.
Contract Information In addition to its eight Classics Series concerts, the NHSO annually produces three Pops programs, Young People’s concerts, outdoor concerts in the summer, and other special concerts and educational services. Rehearsals are usually held on consecutive weekday evenings (and some weekends) in the day(s) immediately prior to the performance day.
The pay for the 2024-2025 season is $140.00 per service for section members and $168.00 for assistant principals. Contracted members are required to play a minimum number of series per season depending on the number of series offered. The NHSO is a part-time, per service orchestra, offering on average 30-45 services per season. In addition, there is a travel pay allowance for players living more than 15 miles from New Haven (maximum of $40 per day).
The substitute list may be updated with results from any audition. To perform with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, you need to be a member in good standing with your local musicians’ union (A. F. of M.). If you are offered more than 6 services within a season you must join local 400, even if you are a member of another local.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a Regional (per service) Orchestra and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NHSO Section Cello
(1 Position)
Audition Date: Sunday, September 15th, 2024 (daytime)
Application Deadline: August 20, 2024. All forms must be received by this time. Late applications may be accepted only if space is available.
Cello Section Audition Repertoire 2024
• J.S. Bach: (Required) One movement from any Suite for Unaccompanied Cello
• Solo of choice (concerto or other solo, but not Bach)
• Beethoven: Sym. No. 5, 2nd movement: m.1-10; m. 49-59; m. 98-106; m.114-123
• Brahms: Sym. No. 2, Slow movement: m. 1-16
• Debussy: La Mer, (1st mvmt., 2 before 9 to 6 before 10, top divisi)
• Montgomery: Starburst (beginning to m. 28)
• Mendelssohn: Midsummer’s Night’s Dream Scherzo (letter N to m. 323)
• Mozart: Symphony No. 40, 1st movement: m.115-138; 4th mvt. m.49-62
• R. Strauss: Don Juan, 1st page; and letter C-D
• Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, 2nd mvmt.: beginning to 2nd ending (with repeat)
• Verdi Requiem: III. Offertorio, opening cello soli passage
• Sight Reading
Audition Information The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition. The NHSO reserves the right not to invite an applicant to the audition they have applied for. Audition invitations may be based on submitted application forms and resume. All rounds are held behind a screen.
Please complete the following items:
1. Completed Audition Application Form
2. Deposit check in the amount of $30 payable to the NHSO
3. Updated resume (including dates of experience).
Send these three items to:
NHSO Audition Committee 4 Hamilton Street New Haven, CT 06511
The deadline for receiving all materials is August 20, 2024. Forms may also be emailed to: audition@newhavensymphony.org
Your deposit check is refundable and will be returned to you at the audition. Cancellations must be received at the symphony office by noon two days prior to the audition to be refundable. If you do not notify us of cancellation and you do not appear for the audition, then your unclaimed check will be cashed.
The full repertoire list and copies of the required music will be sent after August 1st, and as soon as completed application materials are received. The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra, a Regional (per service) Orchestra, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; an Equal Opportunity Employer; and a National Alliance for Audition Support member. All audition rounds are held behind a screen.
The audition committee of the NHSO reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidates not meeting the highest professional standards. Qualified musicians may be placed on the substitute/extra list. Auditioning candidates must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. and non-US citizens must show work permission before being invited to audition.
Contract Information In addition to its eight Classics Series concerts, the NHSO annually produces three Pops programs, Young People’s concerts, outdoor concerts in the summer, and other special concerts and educational services. Rehearsals are usually held on consecutive weekday evenings (and some weekends) in the day(s) immediately prior to the performance day.
The pay for the 2024-2025 season is $140.00 per service for section members and $168.00 for assistant principals. Contracted members are required to play a minimum number of series per season depending on the number of series offered. The NHSO is a part-time, per service orchestra, offering on average 30-45 services per season. In addition, there is a travel pay allowance for players living more than 15 miles from New Haven (maximum of $40 per day).
The substitute list may be updated with results from any audition. To perform with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, you need to be a member in good standing with your local musicians’ union (A. F. of M.). If you are offered more than 6 services within a season you must join local 400, even if you are a member of another local.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a Regional (per service) Orchestra and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSTPONED: NHSO Assistant Principal Bass
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUDITION HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT A THE NEW AUDITION DATE WILL BE POSTED SOON.
Audition Information The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition. The NHSO reserves the right not to invite an applicant to the audition they have applied for. Audition invitations may be based on submitted application forms and resume. All rounds are held behind a screen.
Please complete the following items:
1. Completed Audition Application Form
2. Deposit check in the amount of $30 payable to the NHSO
3. Updated resume (including dates of experience).
Send these three items to:
NHSO Audition Committee 4 Hamilton Street New Haven, CT 06511
The deadline for receiving all materials is August 20, 2024. Forms may also be emailed to: audition@newhavensymphony.org
Your deposit check is refundable and will be returned to you at the audition. Cancellations must be received at the symphony office by noon two days prior to the audition to be refundable. If you do not notify us of cancellation and you do not appear for the audition, then your unclaimed check will be cashed.
The full repertoire list and copies of the required music will be sent after August 1st, and as soon as completed application materials are received. The NHSO does not provide any travel expense reimbursement for any audition.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra, a Regional (per service) Orchestra, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; an Equal Opportunity Employer; and a National Alliance for Audition Support member. All audition rounds are held behind a screen.
The audition committee of the NHSO reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidates not meeting the highest professional standards. Qualified musicians may be placed on the substitute/extra list. Auditioning candidates must be eligible to work legally in the U.S. and non-US citizens must show work permission before being invited to audition.
Contract Information In addition to its eight Classics Series concerts, the NHSO annually produces three Pops programs, Young People’s concerts, outdoor concerts in the summer, and other special concerts and educational services. Rehearsals are usually held on consecutive weekday evenings (and some weekends) in the day(s) immediately prior to the performance day.
The pay for the 2024-2025 season is $168.00 for assistant principals. Contracted members are required to play a minimum number of series per season depending on the number of series offered. The NHSO is a part-time, per service orchestra, offering on average 30-45 services per season. In addition, there is a travel pay allowance for players living more than 15 miles from New Haven (maximum of $40 per day).
The substitute list may be updated with results from any audition. To perform with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, you need to be a member in good standing with your local musicians’ union (A. F. of M.). If you are offered more than 6 services within a season you must join local 400, even if you are a member of another local.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is a Regional (per service) Orchestra and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Harmony Fellowship for Underrepresented Musicians
Click here to learn more about our Fellowship Program for Underrepresented Musicians.
National Alliance for Audition Support
One of our organization’s priorities is to build an inclusive artist community and as such we are committed to JEDI work and reimagining a new orchestral collective of today. We are proud to support The National Alliance of Audition Support (NAAS) as an Orchestra Partner. NAAS is an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras. It will do so by offering Black and Latinx musicians a customized combination of mentoring, audition preparation, financial support, and audition reviews. Click here to learn more.
