Careers
The Oregon Symphony looks to employ talented, driven, and forward-thinking people to help bring the power of music to hundreds of thousands in and around the Portland community. We welcome anyone with these assets and passions to consider joining our dedicated and innovative team.
Auditions
The official pitch of the Oregon Symphony is A=440 Hz.
Principal Flute
Audition to be held February 2-4, 2026
Employment to begin at winning candidate’s earliest convenience.
Principal base compensation for the 2025-2026, 40-week season: $85,566.40 (inclusive of EMG, premium pay, and instrument maintenance/insurance allowance).
Applications must be received no later than December 5, 2025.
Benefits include fully paid medical/dental insurance, LTD, AFM pension plan, and paid parking.
Fill out your application and submit your resume and deposit online: Oregon Symphony Principal Flute Audition Application.
Applications accepted until December 5, 2025.
The Oregon Symphony is a proud partner of the National Alliance for Audition Support.
Local Substitute Oboe & English Horn Audition
Audition to be held December 13, 2025
Oboe & English Horn auditions for local substitute/extra musicians for the Oregon Symphony; substitute/extra rate for the 25-26 season is $214.64 per service.
- Audition date: Saturday, December 13 in the morning
- Audition to take place at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- Submit your application online: Oregon Symphony Local Substitute Oboe/English Horn Audition Application
In person auditions are strongly preferred; should you be unable to attend on December 13, recorded auditions will be accepted. Please email auditions@orsymphony.org for details.
View Audition Packet
Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 5.
Local Substitute Bass Audition
Audition to be held December 14, 2025
Bass auditions for local substitute/extra musicians for the Oregon Symphony; substitute/extra rate for the 25-26 season is $214.16 per service.
- Audition date: Sunday, December 14 in the morning
- Audition to take place at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- Submit your application online: Oregon Symphony Local Substitute Bass Audition Application
Should you be unable to attend on December 14, alternative arrangements may be made by emailing auditions@orsymphony.org.
Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 5.
Local Substitute Bassoon/Contrabassoon Audition
Audition to be held January 18, 2026
Bass auditions for local substitute/extra musicians for the Oregon Symphony; substitute/extra rate for the 25-26 season is $214.16 per service.
- Audition date: Sunday, January 18 in the morning.
- Audition to take place at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- Submit your application online: Oregon Symphony Local Substitute Bassoon/Contrabassoon Audition Application
Should you be unable to attend on January 18, alternative arrangements may be made by emailing auditions@orsymphony.org.
Administrative Employment Opportunities
Sorry, there are currently no open positions available.
Join the symphony
The Oregon Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We seek to develop a diverse candidate pool and welcome nominations and applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
If you are interested in applying to a posted administrative job opening, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@orsymphony.org with the job title in the subject line. No phone inquiries, please. All submissions will be held in confidence.