Orchestra Auditions
Announcing auditions on Sunday, May 24, 2026 for the following vacancies:
PRINCIPAL TUBA
Audition Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026
How to apply: Send a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Personnel Manager: [email protected]
Auditions will be held at: Western Piedmont Symphony Offices at the SALT Block
243 Third Ave. NE, Suite 1-N, Hickory, NC 28601
26-27 Season Service Rates:
- Principal $92/service plus travel
- Associate Principal $85/service plus travel
- Section $80/service travel
Travel rate is determined by the one-way distance from musician’s residence to WPS standard venue(s).
- 0-40 miles: $0
- 40-80 miles: $10 per round-trip made
- 80+ miles: $20 per round-trip made
There are approximately 35 services total for the 26-27 Season
No phone calls, please.
Only highly qualified candidates should apply.
The winning candidate must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. before an offer of contract is made.
Western Piedmont Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Western Piedmont Symphony is a regional professional per-service orchestra.