Section Viola

Music Opportunities; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental

Long-term disability

AFM pension plan

Paid parking

Job summary

The Oregon Symphony is seeking a Section Viola player with auditions scheduled for November 16–18, 2026. The successful candidate will begin employment in September 2027.

The base compensation for the 40-week season is $71,545.62, including benefits such as fully paid medical and dental insurance, long-term disability, an AFM pension plan, and paid parking. The audition repertoire packet will be available by August 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Auditions required for a viola section position.

Job description

The Oregon Symphony is looking for a Section Viola player, with auditions set to take place from November 16 to 18, 2026. The selected candidate will begin employment in September 2027. The position offers a base compensation of $71,545.62 for the 40-week season, which includes various allowances and benefits such as

• fully paid medical and dental insurance
• long-term disability
• an AFM pension plan
• paid parking.

The audition repertoire packet will be made available no later than August 23, 2026. The Oregon Symphony is committed to supporting musicians through its partnership with the National Alliance for Audition Support.