Full-Time Second Bassoon — Elite Symphonic Role

Music Opportunities

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 118,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra seeks a professional Second Bassoon for a full-time position. Auditions are set in two rounds, with Preliminary January 18–20, 2027, and Semi-Final/Final February 16, 2027. Start date by Sept 6, 2027.

All offers contingent on background checks and work authorization in the United States. Weekly compensation begins at 2,345.15 USD, with an additional Electronic Media Guarantee of 2,072.40 USD and paid vacation weeks.

Responsibilities

  • The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra seeks a professional Second Bassoon for a full-time position.
  • Auditions occur in two rounds: Preliminary Jan 18–20, 2027, and Semi-Final/Final Feb 16, 2027.

Job description

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra seeks a professional Second Bassoon for a full-time position. Auditions are set in two rounds, with Preliminary January 18–20, 2027, and Semi-Final/Final February 16, 2027. Start date by Sept 6, 2027.

All offers contingent on background checks and work authorization in the United States. Weekly compensation begins at 2,345.15 USD, with an additional Electronic Media Guarantee of 2,072.40 USD and paid vacation weeks.

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