Open Auditions

Section Viola


Auditions: April 15 - 16, 2024
Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024
Starting Date: September 3, 2024

All rounds will take place behind a screen.

In order to secure an audition time, please submit a deposit of $100 to the Jacksonville Symphony by March 25.Please mail your check to:Jacksonville SymphonyAttn.Section Viola Audition300 Water St. Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32202


Repertoire


Click the link below to view the repertoire list for Section Viola.

Section Viola Repertoire

Audition


Please arrive at Jacoby Symphony Hall 60 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time to check in and obtain a warm-up room.

Enter the building, located at 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 via the Main Entrance on Water Street. Your prompt arrival is greatly appreciated as we will do our best to stay on schedule.

Please note, the Jacksonville Symphony will not be responsible for any travel, hotel, parking or other costs you many incur associated with the audition.

Use the link below to submit your application.

Section Viola Application

2024/25 Section Viola Benefits


Benefits for the 2024/25 Section Viola position include:

  • 40-week season
  • 2024/25 Weekly Salary: $1,331.95
  • Health Insurance coverage through Florida Blue
  • Dental, Life, Instrument and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Up to 12-week paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Three weeks paid vacation per season
  • Eight personal services, per season, accumulating to 12
  • Seven paid relief services per season
  • 6.75% Pension Contribution to the AFM-EPF

Bass Trombone


Auditions: May 13 - 14, 2024
Application Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024
Starting Date: September 3, 2024

All rounds will take place behind a screen.

In order to secure an audition time, please submit a deposit of $100 to the Jacksonville Symphony by April 22.Please mail your check to:Jacksonville SymphonyAttn.Bass Trombone Audition300 Water St. Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32202


Repertoire


Click the link below to view the repertoire list for Bass Trombone.

Bass Trombone Repertoire

Audition


Please arrive at Jacoby Symphony Hall 60 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time to check in and obtain a warm-up room.

Enter the building, located at 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 via the Main Entrance on Water Street. Your prompt arrival is greatly appreciated as we will do our best to stay on schedule.

Please note, the Jacksonville Symphony will not be responsible for any travel, hotel, parking or other costs you many incur associated with the audition.

Use the link below to submit your application.

Bass Trombone Application

2024/25 Bass Trombone Benefits


Benefits for the 2024/25 Bass Trombone position include:

  • 40-week season
  • 2024/25 Weekly Salary: $1,331.95
  • Health Insurance coverage through Florida Blue
  • Dental, Life, Instrument and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Up to 12-week paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Three weeks paid vacation per season
  • Eight personal services, per season, accumulating to 12
  • Seven paid relief services per season
  • 6.75% Pension Contribution to the AFM-EPF

Associate Concertmaster


Auditions: June 3, 2024
Application Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024
Starting Date: September 2024

All rounds will take place behind a screen.

Audition times will be assigned upon receipt of resume and deposit of $100.00

Please mail your check to:Jacksonville SymphonyAttn. Associate Concertmaster Audition300 Water St. Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32202


Repertoire


Click the link below to view the repertoire list for Associate Concertmaster.

Associate Concertmaster Repertoire
Associate Concertmaster Repertoire

Audition


Please arrive at Jacoby Symphony Hall 60 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time to check in and obtain a warm-up room.

Enter the building, located at 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 via the Main Entrance on Water Street. Your prompt arrival is greatly appreciated as we will do our best to stay on schedule.

Please note, the Jacksonville Symphony will not be responsible for any travel, hotel, parking or other costs you many incur associated with the audition.

Use the link below to submit your application.

Associate Concertmaster Application

2024/25 Associate Concertmaster Benefits


Benefits for the 2024/25 Associate Concertmaster position include:

  • 40-week season
  • 2024/25 Weekly Salary: $1,531.75
  • Health Insurance coverage through Florida Blue
  • Dental, Life, Instrument and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Up to 12-week paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Three weeks paid vacation per season
  • Eight personal services, per season, accumulating to 12
  • Seven paid relief services per season
  • 6.75% Pension Contribution to the AFM-EPF

Section Violin


Auditions: June 4 & 5, 2024 
Application Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024
Starting Date: September 2024

All rounds will take place behind a screen.

Audition times will be assigned upon receipt of resume and deposit of $100.00.

Please mail your check to:Jacksonville SymphonyAttn. Section Violin Audition300 Water St. Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32202


Repertoire


Click the link below to view the repertoire list for Section Violin.

Section Violin Repertoire

Audition


Please arrive at Jacoby Symphony Hall 60 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time to check in and obtain a warm-up room.

Enter the building, located at 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 via the Main Entrance on Water Street. Your prompt arrival is greatly appreciated as we will do our best to stay on schedule.

Please note, the Jacksonville Symphony will not be responsible for any travel, hotel, parking or other costs you many incur associated with the audition.

Use the link below to submit your application.

Section Violin Application

2024/25 Section Violin Benefits


Benefits for the 2024/25 Section Violin position include:

  • 40-week season
  • 2024/25 Weekly Salary: $1,331.95
  • Health Insurance coverage through Florida Blue
  • Dental, Life, Instrument and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Up to 12-week paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Three weeks paid vacation per season
  • Eight personal services, per season, accumulating to 12
  • Seven paid relief services per season
  • 6.75% Pension Contribution to the AFM-EPF

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidates not meeting the highest artistic standards. The winning candidate will be required to present proof of his/her legal eligibility to work in the United States. If the position is won by a member of the Jacksonville Symphony, runner(s)-up may be offered the resulting opening.

Parking


There is metered parking on Pearl Street that takes debit cards. This parking option has a two-hour limit that can be renewed. There is also an open-air parking lot directly across the street from the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.

Food


Food trucks are set up for lunchtime on Hogan Street (just around the corner from the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts). There are also many other choices within walking distance in Downtown Jacksonville. Bread and Board is highly recommended, which is located on 100 W. Bay Street.

Location


The Jacksonville Symphony is located in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The address is 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.