Lead Trumpet - Full-Time Symphony Principal

Music Opportunities; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 56,196 - 68,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401K contributions

Instrument insurance

Medical coverage

Job summary

Grand Rapids Symphony in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Principal Trumpet for a full-time appointment. Auditions are scheduled October 7–10, 2026 at DeVos Performance Hall, with times determined by applicant numbers.

Season runs from September 6, 2026 through May 15, 2027, plus additional summer weeks from June 27 to July 24, 2027. Start date anticipated January 1, 2027 or as availability allows.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Audition dates require full-day availability on Oct 7–10, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Audition for the full-time position of Principal Trumpet with the Grand Rapids Symphony.
• Season runs Sept 6, 2026 to May 15, 2027, with additional summer weeks.
• Employment start anticipated Jan 1, 2027 or as availability permits.

Job description

Grand Rapids Symphony in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Principal Trumpet for a full-time appointment. Auditions are scheduled October 7–10, 2026 at DeVos Performance Hall, with times determined by applicant numbers.

Season runs from September 6, 2026 through May 15, 2027, plus additional summer weeks from June 27 to July 24, 2027. Start date anticipated January 1, 2027 or as availability allows.