Audition

We’re pleased to announce that we are also holding auditions for:

Assistant Concertmaster
Section Violin
Viola Substitutes
Section Cello
Section Bass
Second Flute
French Horn Substitutes
Bass Trombone

Bass and Cello Auditions
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5pm-9pm
Laguna Middle School,
11050 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Second Flute Auditions
Sunday, February 8, 2026 2pm-5pm
Laguna Middle School,
11050 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Bass Trombone and Horn Sub Auditions
Sunday, February 8, 2026 10am-1pm
Laguna Middle School,
11050 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Assistant Concertmaster, Section Violin, and Viola Sub Auditions
Monday, February 9, 2026 5pm-9pm
Laguna Middle School,
11050 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Application deadline for all positions: Friday, January 2, 2026

CLICK HERE to fill out audition form.

Audition Excerpts:

We do not have openings for other instruments at this time. If you are interested in auditioning for a different position, please check back for available openings at a later date.

Application Process

To apply and secure an audition time, complete the following:

Email a one-page resume (including email, address, and phone number) to sarah@slosymphony.org
Complete the application form
Submit a non-refundable audition fee of $25 (submitted through the form).

Your application is considered complete upon the arrival of all application components.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please limit your resume to one page.

The following information must appear clearly on your resume:

Name
Instrument
Email Address
Telephone Number (cell preferred)
Current Mailing Address

Please email your resume to Sarah Raines, Operations Manager, at sarah@slosymphony.org

Only if you prefer.

OPTION #1: You can submit a recording (audio only, no video) for the first round. You will receive notice whether you’re invited to audition in person . The recording should be a single, unedited take.

To send a recording for Second Flute, create a single, unedited take of audio only of the following. (If you are invited to the live round, please have ALL excerpts in the PDF prepared)
- Solo
  - Exposition of the first movement of Mozart’s concerto in G or D Major for Flute and Orchestra (you may pick which concerto you prefer. Be sure to record the Exposition only)
- First Flute Excerpts:
  - Brahms Symphony 4 Movement IV – Measure 93 – Measure 105
  - Mendelssohn – Scherzo from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Two measures before rehearsal P to the end of the Scherzo
- Second Flute Excerpt:
  - Smetana – The Moldau Beginning to rehearsal letter A
- Piccolo Excerpt:
  - Rossini – Overture to Semiramide 5 measures after letter G – 3 measures after letter H
To send a recording for Assistant Concertmaster, Section Violin, Section Viola Sub, Section Cello, Section Horn Sub, or Bass Trombone, create a single, unedited take of audio only of the entire excerpt list for your instrument (downloadable above.)

OPTION #2: Attend the first round live and in person. Be prepared to play all audition repertoire (listed below the FAQs)

Usually, you will receive correspondence within 48 hours. All correspondence is done via email. Audition information is posted on the SLOS website.

Please get in touch with the Operations Manager for any cancellations: sarah@slosymphony.org

Likely, we will not accept your materials. If extenuating circumstances are at play, an exception may be made, but typically, this is not the case, and will discard your materials.

Auditions are planned months in advance, please adhere to the deadline.

Please email sarah@slosymphony.org with your audition time request when you submit your complete application. This email should include your requested audition date and time and your reason for the request. If you need to ask for a specific time, I strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. This increases the odds of getting the day and time you need, as requests are honored first come, first served.

If you receive an audition date or time that doesn’t work for you, you may request another time, but your request may not be granted, as it is much harder to change once we’ve set the audition times.

Compensation for the 2026-27 ranges from $71-$88 per service.

Further compensation such as cartage, travel and accommodations may also be provided.

Audition Excerpts:

Assistant Concertmaster

Section First Violin (2)

Section Second Violin (1)

Section Viola Substitutes

Section Cello (1)

Section Bass (1)

Second Flute

Section Horn Substitutes

Bass Trombone

Application Process

Frequently Asked Questions