The Des Moines Symphony announces the following auditions for the 2023-24 season:

Section Viola (2 positions)

Tenure Track Vacancy – $126.48 Per Service. 66 Services Scheduled in 2023-24 (55 Guaranteed Services) beginning July 1, 2023.

All candidates will also be considered for the Auditioned Substitutes and Extras List at $126.48 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 5, 2023 to:

Clarence Padilla
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Des Moines Symphony
2912 Druid Hill Drive
Des Moines, IA 50315

Upon receipt, applicants will receive correspondence from the Orchestra Personnel Manager. 

Auditions will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 beginning at 10:00am at The Temple for Performing Arts:
1011 Locust Street, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309

Repertoire List

Repertoire lists will not be given over the phone. No phone calls, please. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. The Des Moines Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.