Orchestra Musicians

Audition Info

revised July 30, 2010

NOTE:  Scheduling for auditions for the 2010-2011 season will begin August 31, 2010.  

Available Positions for 2010-11

Please click on each position for complete audition information.
Principal Second Violin
Principal Viola
2nd Bassoon
Section Percussion
Section String (contract and substitute positions)
All other positions available for substitute openings. If you would like to audition for a substitute non-string position during the general auditions in Canton, please refer to the substitute position audition repetoire webpage.

Audition Locations and Times

Auditions will be held in Canton and Cleveland. Refer to the following for dates and locations. Please call the CSO office at 330-452-3434(x608) beginning August 31, 2010 to schedule an audition. If you need any additional information, please contact Michael G. Koscso, Orchestra Manager at mkoscso@cantonsymphony.org or 330-452-3434(x606).

Sat., Sep. 11, 2010                  Cable Recital Hall, Cultural Center for the Arts
                                              1001 Market Ave. North, Canton, OH
                                              9:30am - 5:00pm GENERAL AUDITIONS

Sun., Sep. 12, 2010                Cleveland Institute of Music, Studio 217
                                             11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH

                                             11:00am - 1:00pm PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN
                                             1:00 - 3:00pm PRINCIPAL VIOLA
                                             3:00 - 10:30pm SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE STRING AUDITIONS

Mon., Sep. 13, 2010                Umstattd Performing Arts Hall
                                             2323 17th St. NW, Canton, OH 
                                             10:30am - 3:30pm SECTION PERCUSSION AUDITIONS

                                             4:00 - 9:00pm GENERAL AUDITIONS - Location TBA

Tue., Sep. 14, 2010                 Cable Recital Hall, Cultural Center for the Arts
                                              1001 Market Ave. North, Canton, OH
                                              9:30am - 12:30pm SECOND BASSOON AUDITIONS

More information

Per service rate for the section positions is $95.60 for the 2010-11 season. Some services require daytime availability. Per service rate for the first daily Ensemble service (up to 1 hour period) is $80.00.

All applicants are required by federal law to demonstrate eligibility to accept employment with the Canton Symphony Orchestra.

The Canton Symphony Orchestra Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.