Temporary Section Viola

This is a partial year contract set to start as soon as possible after the audition, but no later than November 5th, 2024, through the 2024-25 season.

Auditions will be held on Monday, September 23rd, 2024. All auditions will take place in Seattle.

The audition will be held behind a screen.

To Apply:

By Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, please send a one-page resume listing:
• Recent orchestral experience
• Musical education
• Audition experience/placement

Send resume to Audition.Resumes@SeattleSymphony.org. Please write “Temporary Section Viola Auditions” in the subject line of the email and include your resume as a Word or PDF file.

The repertoire list is available here. Only highly qualified applicants will be invited to this audition. No phone calls please.


Current Contract Information:
• Minimum salary for the 2024-25 Main Season: $2,620.25 per week.
o In addition to this, during the 45-week main season, there is an electronic media guarantee of 3% of base salary and 8% of salary in lieu of pension; there is also a 16-service summer guarantee with Seattle Opera.
• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, disability, life insurance, instrument insurance, and parking.