The Albany Symphony is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras. NAAS will do so by offering Black and Latinx musicians a customized combination of mentoring, audition preparation, financial support, and audition reviews.

Announcing 2025 auditions for the following tenure-track positions: 

Principal Cello: Sunday, November 9, 2025 

Positions to begin in 2025-2026 season. 

The Albany Symphony is a per service orchestra. 
2025-2026 base scale rate of pay is $136.81/service. 
Principal Pay +35% 
Application Deadline: October 26, 2025. 

Repertoire - TBD
Location - TBD
Deposit - $75

More details to come.

Assistant Principal Bass: Monday, November 10, 2025 

Section Bass Position Open – Runner up may be offered Section Bass Position 

Position to begin in 2025-2026 season. 

The Albany Symphony is a per service orchestra.
2025-2026 base scale rate of pay is $136.81/service.
Assistant Principal Pay +15%
Application Deadline: October 27, 2025. 

Repertoire - TBD
Location - TBD
Deposit - $75

More details to come.

Section Clarinet: November 15 and 16, 2025  

Position to begin in 2025-2026 season. 

The Albany Symphony is a per service orchestra. 
2025-2026 base scale rate of pay is $136.81/service. 
Chamber Winds Premium +5% 
Application Deadline: November 2, 2025. 

Repertoire - TBD
Location - TBD
Deposit - $75

More details to come.