Orchestra Auditions

Principal Bass/Section Bass 6 | September 4, 2025 | Audition Information

Principal Oboe | September 18, 2025 | Audition Information

The ESO is located approximately 40 miles west of downtown Chicago and performs approximately 60 services per season which runs from September to May.  2025-26 season section scale is $162.07 per service  (Principal scale $210.69, Assistant Principal $186.38). All positions receive mileage and 13.189% AFM/EPF pension.

If you are interested in applying, please send a resume to auditions@elginsymphony.org, and indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line along with your name. Please note that a deposit check of $50.00 is required from all applicants in order to hold your place in the audition process. Deposit checks should be mailed to the address below.

Deposit Submission Address:

Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Attn: Auditions
20 DuPage Ct
Elgin, IL 60120

Email: auditions@elginsymphony.org

Internships

To apply, please send a resume to info@elginsymphony.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Administrative Openings

Box Office Assistant | Part-time | To Start August 5, 2025

To apply, please send a Cover Letter and a 1-page Resume to m.thayer@elginsymphony.org.