Section/Substitute Cello

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra invites auditions for the String Section positions (Violin, Cello, Bass) and Substitute Strings for the 2028-2029 season. Finalists will be contracted for one concert cycle in the 2027-2028 season.

Auditions are scheduled for Friday, October 23rd, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. The deadline to apply is October 16th, 2026, with pay scales listed: Concertmaster - $192.00 per service; Section/Substitute Players - $92 per service.

Qualifications

• Auditions for violin, cello, or bass sections and substitutes.

Job description

(Position begins in 2028-2029 Season - Finalists will be contracted for 1 concert cycle in the 2027-2028 season)

Section Violin, Section Cello, Section Bass, Substitute Strings

Friday, October 23rd, 2026 –1:00-5:00pm

Deadline for Applications – October 16th, 2026

2026-2027 Season Pay Scale*: Concertmaster - $192.00 per service

Section/Substitute Players - $92 per service

*Subject to change for 2027-2028 Season

Annual service requirements will be in alignment with forthcoming changes to musician policies for the ‘27-’28 season and will be communicated prior to signing a contract for that season.

$25 Check Deposit (no money orders or Venmo) – All deposits are refundable unless the candidate fails to cancel a week prior to the audition date. Please send check to the address listed below:

ATTN: Audition Committee

302 Cypress Street

AUDITION PROCESS

The Abilene Philharmonic will notify you once your materials have been received. Incomplete submission of materials may result in a cancellation of your reservation.

The order of auditions will be randomly determined. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time to check in back stage of the Abilene Convention Center (1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX 79601). Backstage door is located on the Northeast corner of the building by the loading dock. Those who do not check in may forfeit their time and deposit. You will be given a private practice space 5-10 minutes prior to your audition. Audition times will be sent to each candidate the week of the audition.

Abilene Philharmonic auditions consist of two rounds. The first round is screened, and the committee will be unable to view the candidate. Candidates are asked to refrain from speaking during the first round. Candidates who advance to the second round will be visible by the committee, and the committee will be able to review the candidates’ resume.