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.
The Albany Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Albany Symphony announces 2027 auditions for the following tenure-track positions:
Principal French Horn
Assistant Principal Viola
Principal French Horn
February 7, 2027
Repertoire to be announced soon.
Application Deadline: January 25, 2027.
Location: Massry Center for the Arts
Positions to begin in 2026-2027 season.
The Albany Symphony is a per service orchestra.
2026-2027 base scale rate of pay is $142.28/service (Principal Premium +35%).
Time: Timeslots are sent to applicants two weeks before the audition date.
Deposit: $75 (Your card will not be charged at this time. The $75 deposit is only charged in the event that you do not notify auditions@albanysymphony.com that you will not attend within 5 days of receiving your audition timeslot.)
Interested applicants should add their card to the Secure Deposit Portal and complete the Audition Application Form.
How to add you card information to the secure deposit portal:
1) Sign in or create an account. If you don’t have an account yet, register with us first, then sign in.
2) Go to Payment Cards. Select My Account, then choose Payment Cards.
3) Add your card. Click Add a Payment Card, enter your details, and click Save.
Your stored payment information will be automatically deleted once auditions conclude.
Assistant Principal Viola
February 21, 2027
Repertoire to be announced soon.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027.
Location: Massry Center for the Arts
Runner-ups may be offered section positions
Positions to begin in 2026-2027 season.
The Albany Symphony is a per service orchestra. 2026-2027 base scale rate of pay is $142.28/service (Principal Premium +10%).
Time: Timeslots are sent to applicants two weeks before the audition date.
Deposit: $75 (Your card will not be charged at this time. The $75 deposit is only charged in the event that you do not notify auditions@albanysymphony.com that you will not attend within 5 days of receiving your audition timeslot.)
Interested applicants should add their card to the Secure Deposit Portal and complete the Audition Application Form.
How to add you card information to the Secure Deposit Portal:
1) Sign in or create an account. If you don’t have an account yet, register with us first, then sign in.
2) Go to Payment Cards. Select My Account, then choose Payment Cards.
3) Add your card. Click Add a Payment Card, enter your details, and click Save.