PERFORM WITH THE ABILENE PHILHARMONIC
AUDITIONS
The Abilene Philharmonic is a part-time per service orchestra, that is proud to employ some of the best musicians in the state of Texas. If you are interested in an audition, please review our openings and procedures. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.
CURRENT OPENINGS
SECTION VIOLA
SECTION VIOLIN
SECTION CELLO
CONCERT SEASON CONSISTS OF
- 4 Masterworks Concerts
- 3 Pops Concerts
- 1 Set of Student Concerts
REHEARSALS
- Masterworks (Friday – Saturday Rehearsals) – Saturday Performance
- Pops (Friday – Saturday Rehearsals) Saturday Performance (occasionally a matinee and evening program)
- Student Concerts – Wednesday – Friday (Paired with a masterworks concert)
- Travel Pay and Lodging Provided
HOW TO AUDITION
ONLINE APPLICATION
Audition date March 28, 2025.
Online Application and résumé – Please only submit one response, if you need to adjust a submission please contact Abilene Philharmonic Director of Operations & Orchestra Personnel, Nick Williamson at operations@abilenephilharmonic.org.
$25 Check Deposit (no money orders or Venmo) – All deposits are refundable unless the candidate fails to cancel a week prior to the audition date. Please send check to the address listed below:
- Abilene Philharmonic Association
- ATTN: Audition Committee
- 302 Cypress Street
- Abilene, TX 79601
AUDITION PROCESS
Abilene Philharmonic auditions consist of two rounds. The first round is screened, and the committee will be unable to view the candidate. Candidates are asked to refrain from speaking during the first round. Candidates who advance to the second round will be visible by the committee, and the committee will be able to review the candidates’ resume.
Please address any questions to Abilene Philharmonic Director of Operations & Orchestra Personnel, Nick Williamson at operations@abilenephilharmonic.org, or 325.677.6710.