Orchestra Auditions

Announcing auditions on Sunday, May 24, 2026 for the following vacancies:

PRINCIPAL TUBA Audition Repertoire and Information: Principal Tuba

Audition Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 How to apply: Send a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Personnel Manager: [email protected]

Auditions will be held at: Western Piedmont Symphony Offices at the SALT Block

243 Third Ave. NE, Suite 1-N, Hickory, NC 28601

26-27 Season Service Rates

- Principal $92/service plus travel
- Associate Principal $85/service plus travel
- Section $80/service travel

Travel rate is determined by the one-way distance from musician’s residence to WPS standard venue(s).

- 0-40 miles: $0
- 40-80 miles: $10 per round-trip made
- 80+ miles: $20 per round-trip made

There are approximately 35 services total for the 26-27 Season No phone calls, please. Only highly qualified candidates should apply. The winning candidate must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. before an offer of contract is made.

Western Piedmont Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Western Piedmont Symphony is a regional skilled per-service orchestra.

📌 Audition Repertoire and Information: Principal Tuba (Sheguiandah)
🏢 Western Piedmont Symphony
📍 Sheguiandah