Principal Trumpet

Music Opportunities

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 56,196 - 68,684

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

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 • Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Grand Rapids Symphony is holding auditions for the full-time position of Principal Trumpet.

The auditions will take place from October 7-10, 2026, at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids. Candidates should reserve the entire day for each audition date, as specific times will be determined based on the number of applicants.

Audition times and details will be communicated via email by September 18, 2026.

The season for the position begins on September 6, 2026, and runs through May 15, 2027, with additional summer weeks from June 27 to July 24, 2027.

The position offers a minimum annual salary of $62,440, along with benefits including paid vacation, 401K contributions, instrument insurance, and medical coverage.