2nd/Assistant Trumpet

Music Opportunities; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,980,000 - 3,717,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Symphony in Denver seeks a full-time 2nd/Assistant Trumpet player. Auditions will occur on November 16-17, 2026, with employment beginning January 1, 2027 or another agreed date. The position offers a weekly base salary of $1,635.26, totaling $73,586.70 annually, plus a potential overscale negotiated upward based on qualifications and experience.

Application deadline: October 16, 2026. Applicants must meet professional orchestral standards and demonstrate strong trumpet technique

Job description

The Colorado Symphony is seeking a full-time 2nd/Assistant Trumpet player. Auditions will take place on November 16, 2026, for the preliminary round, followed by the semi-final and final rounds on November 17, 2026. The selected candidate will start employment on January 1, 2027, or at a mutually agreed date. The position offers a weekly base salary of $1,635.26, which amounts to an annual salary of $73,586.70. Additionally, there is potential for a competitive weekly overscale based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, which will be negotiated above the base salary. The application deadline is October 16, 2026.