The MSO is currently auditioning for full-time positions in all string sections, as well as limited, select
openings in oboe, bassoon, horn, trumpet, and percussion. Musicians in other wind and percussion sections
are welcome to apply to be placed on our substitute list. For questions, please
contact personnel@manassassymphony.org.
Qualified candidates will have some experience playing in a symphony orchestra, some familiarity with
standard orchestral repertoire, good sight-reading skills, and the availability to attend scheduled
rehearsals and concerts for the season.
Full-time players are expected to be available for the following concert dates:
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 3:00 (at Harris Pavilion)
- Saturday, September 12 - 4:45 (Arts Alive at the Hylton Performing Arts Center)
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 7:30 (with Yevgeny Dokshansky, clarinet)
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 - 3:30 (Family Concert, with Mira Nair, violin)
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 - 7:30 (with Anita Graef, cello)
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 - 7:30 (with Lisa Tyler, piano)
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. There is a dress
rehearsal the Friday before all concerts from 7:30 to 10 PM. The dress rehearsal for the August concert is
Saturday morning, August 22 from 10 AM to noon.
String Auditions
Two solo pieces, preferably excerpts a concerto from the standard repertoire, extended orchestral
excerpts, or sophisticated etudes that shows contrasting styles, of applicants choice (2-3 minutes each
‐ may be portion(s) of a longer work). Choices should demonstrate range and showcase applicant's ability
to play well. A suggested (but not mandatory) excerpt is Bizet's Carmen Suite – The Toréadors,
from the MSO program in May 2025. All excerpts are available here.
Violinists may prepare either Violin I or Violin II parts, but must prepare a Violin I excerpt to be
considered for that section. Play the entire excerpt for your section, including repeats.
Solo piece: An excerpt a concerto from the standard repertoire or
sophisticated etude of applicants choice (3-5 minutes ‐ may be
portion(s) of a longer work). Choices should showcase applicant's ability to play well.
Wind and Percussion Auditions
Two solo pieces, preferably excerpts a concerto from the standard repertoire, extended
orchestral excerpts, or sophisticated etudes that shows contrasting styles, of applicants choice (2-3
minutes each ‐ may be portion(s) of a longer work). Choices should demonstrate range and showcase
applicant's ability to play well.
Register to Audition
Scan the QR code to complete the audition registration form or click here:
Manassas Symphony Audition Interest
Good luck! We look forward to meeting you and hearing you play!