The Paul J. Ross Fellowship Program - Percussion

2024 Applications Now Open For:
VIOLIN – VIOLA – CELLO – BASS – OBOE – CLARINET – TRUMPET – TROMBONE – PERCUSSION

Two (2) Fellows to be selected for the term from September 1, 2025 - September 5, 2027.

Online application and prescreening recording due by Monday, March 3.

Final Auditions and Interviews to be held April 21-22, 2025

Finalists have round-trip transportation and lodging paid.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Paul J. Ross Fellowship Program is a two-year program designed to enable musicians identifying as Black or African American to dedicate themselves to the pursuit of an orchestral career. Fellows work closely alongside members of the Pittsburgh Symphony to train and prepare for professional auditions and opportunities, with substantial financial and professional development support.

Compensation and Benefits:
o Minimum annual pay each season is equivalent to 21 weeks at orchestra weekly scale; 25-26 season pay is $45,272.00 and 26-27 season pay is $49,248.15
o Single coverage on PSO medical and other insurance plans
o Reimbursement of up to $8,000 per season in audition and professional development expenses
o Allowance for relocation to and from Pittsburgh at start and end of Fellowship
o Fellows play a minimum of 100 services with the PSO across all program types (Classical Subscription, Pops, Education, Community Outreach), scheduled collaboratively to accommodate auditions and related preparation, as well as outside professional opportunities. Annual pay includes an allowance for dedicated study time.
o Fellows have the ability and opportunity to tailor their experience to their own specific needs
o All applicants will be considered for Pittsburgh Symphony substitute musician opportunities

Please visit the PSO website for full details and requirements, and audition repertoire: www.pittsburghsymphony.org/auditions

For questions, please email: auditions@pittsburghsymphony.org