The Des Moines Symphony announces the following auditions for the 2026-27 season:
Section First Violin (1 position)
Tenure Track Vacancy – $150.77 Per Service (57 Guaranteed Services) beginning Jul 1, 2026.
All candidates will also be considered for the Auditioned Substitutes and Extras List at $150.77 per service.
All interested musicians should send a one-page resume to cspadilla@me.com and a $50 refundable deposit (check payable to Des Moines Symphony) postmarked not later than May 8, 2026 to:
Clarence Padilla
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Des Moines Symphony
815 Pearl Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Upon receipt, applicants will receive correspondence from the Orchestra Personnel Manager.
Auditions will be held Monday, March 16 beginning at 9:00 am at The Temple for Performing Arts:
1011 Locust Street, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
Repertoire will be posted soon.
