Auditions

The MSO announces the following vacancies:

Concertmaster
Assistant Principal 2nd Violin
Assistant Principal Viola
Assistant Principal Cello

Auditions are open and scheduled as needed. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please contact Artistic Director Benjamin Nilles here. All principal and assistant principal positions are paid with a stipend and, when applicable, receive mileage compensation.

Concertmaster information: Concertmaster is an ex officio voting member of the Board of Directors. Winner should be available to attend Board meetings which are carried out via video conference once a month. Compensation is $500/concert series and, if applicable, mileage compensation.

Concertmaster audition requirements:

  • Exposition of a major romantic or standard concerto for violin & orchestra

  • Exposition of either of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 or No. 5

  • Prepared orchestral excerpts (given by MSO in advance)

  • Sight-reading (orchestral excerpt)

Principal/Assistant Principal audition requirements:

  • Portion of a solo/concerto (4-5 minutes)

  • Prepared orchestral excerpts (given by MSO in advance)

  • Sight-reading (orchestral excerpt)