Strings: Principal Cello, Viola 7

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce auditions to fill positions in the 

Strings: Principal Cello and Viola 7 

Auditions will be held on  

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Normal First United Methodist Church

To apply, please send a one-page résumé and $50 check deposit* to: 
Orchestra Manager 
Illinois Symphony Orchestra 
501 W. Elliott Ave 
Springfield, IL 62702 
[email protected]

Applications must be received by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  

* Deposits may be made by sending a $50 check payable to the ISO or pay $55 online.

If a position is filled by a current member of the ISO, the resulting vacancy may be filled at these auditions.

Applicants will be invited based on résumé screening.

All positions will begin in the 2026-2027 concert season. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is a per-service regional orchestra. These are per-service positions, and the 2026-2027 season rates are $124.80 for Principal, $114.40 for Associate Principal, and $104.00 for Section. Additional compensation includes travel reimbursement and housing accommodations. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and U.S. work eligibility and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Members of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra are members of Local 301 of the American Federation of Musicians.

For more information, please visit our website: www.ilsymphony.org

No phone calls, please.