Join a community of skilled and passionate musicians from across metro Atlanta who come together to perform outstanding orchestral music in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Membership includes current and former professional musicians, freelance performers, music educators, advanced students, and accomplished community musicians who share a commitment to artistic excellence.
If you have orchestral experience and are at least 16 years old, we encourage you to apply. While we have primary instrumentation needs, musicians on all orchestral instruments are welcome to audition as we continue to expand our roster and programming flexibility. Our season runs from September through May and includes five concerts, with rehearsals held Tuesday evenings from 7:00–9:15 p.m. in northeast Atlanta. Whether you’re looking to maintain a high level of performance, connect with fellow musicians, or make music part of your life again, ACSO offers a rewarding musical home.
General Auditions
We currently have need for the following positions**:
- Section Trombone
- Bass Trombone
- Section Double Bass
- Principal Viola *
- Principal Trumpet
* Offering an honorarium
NOTE: Auditions will also be used to evaluate candidates for substitute section openings. Substitute musicians may be offered a section position during the season should a vacancy become available.
** If you do not see your instrument listed, please still feel free to apply!
Application
To audition, fill out the application form and submit video recordings
Audition Process
Round 1: Video Submission
Submit your video audition materials using the form below. Applications are reviewed by the Artistic Director and audition committee. Applications are due July 31*.
* Applicants may submit materials through August 30. However, to ensure consideration for the initial round of audition callbacks, materials should be submitted by July 31. Applications received after that date may be considered on a space-available basis and are not guaranteed a callback.
Round 2: Live Audition
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a live audition.
- For Fall Season auditions, live callbacks will be held on September 1.
- Applicants will be notified directly if they are selected to advance to Round 2 by August 18.
Year-Round Auditions
Auditions are accepted throughout the year. Musicians who apply outside of the summer audition period will follow the same Round 1 video submission process. If invited to Round 2, a live audition will typically be scheduled approximately 60 minutes prior to a regular orchestra rehearsal.
Access the Audition Form Here:
Sample Excerpt Materials can be downloaded here:
*Please DM us if you are considering auditioning for a Principal position: mgt@acsorch.org