Auditions

When
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5pm-9pm

Where
Community Baptist Church
51 Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Openings

Assistant Concertmaster

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Section First Violin (4)

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Section Second Violin (1)

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Section Viola Substitutes

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Section Cello (2)

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Section Bass Substitutes

Download Section Bass 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:

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

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 of all audition repertoire (listed below the FAQs)

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 Personnel 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 the audition account 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.

The openings we are currently hiring for earn $53-65 per service.

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