Principal Tuba

Music Opportunities; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,024 - 124,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Instrument insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

The Houston Symphony in Houston, Texas invites applications for the Principal Tuba, a fulltime position joining a premier orchestra within a 52‑week season. The role carries a minimum annual salary of $113,360 for the 2025‑26 contract year, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, instrument insurance and pension contributions.

Auditions will occur in multiple rounds in early January 2027.

Job description

Houston Symphony • Houston, Texas, United States

The Houston Symphony is currently looking for a Principal Tuba to join their esteemed orchestra. This role is part of a 52-week season, which includes 9 weeks of paid vacation. The minimum annual salary for this position is $113,360 for the 2025-26 contract year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as instrument insurance and pension contributions.Auditions will take place in multiple rounds, with preliminary and semifinal rounds scheduled for January 4 and 5, 2027, and final rounds on February 2 and 3, 2027. The Houston Symphony is committed to equal opportunity employment and adheres to all relevant laws and guidelines. They encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.