Employment & Auditions
Open Staff Positions
We are planning exciting summer and fall concerts, and we can't wait to bring it all to life with an expanded team! Open staff positions will be listed here as they are available.
2019-2020 Auditions
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Announces the following auditions for 2019 - 2020:
Assistant Principal Double Bass - POSTPONED!
Per service rate of $114.08* 69 guaranteed services.
New audition date to be announced
Audition Date: September 21, 2020. Application deadline September 4, 2020
Audition Date May 19, 2020. Application deadline April 18, 2020.
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Horn II or IV (TBD) - POSTPONED
Per service rate of $106.12* 67 or 54 guaranteed services.
New audition date to be announced
Audition Date May 20, 2020. Application deadline April 19, 2020.
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* Pending CBA negotiations
For all positions: 5% pension after tenure
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra has postponed all auditions through the 2020-2021 season. Please continue to check back with us for updated audition information. [updated 07/24/2020]
With questions, please email: auditions@kalamazoosymphony.com or vjackson@kalamazoosymphony.com and include KSO <your instrument> Auditions in the subject line, and your name, instrument, and preferred contact information in the body of the email.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer
At the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply.
