2024-25 FMSO AUDITIONS

Application Process

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GENERAL INFORMATION: The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra is a professional, per-service orchestra which performs five pairs of Masterworks concerts, daytime Young People's Concerts, a summer outdoor concert, and occasional other programs.

In general: At each fall audition event, AUXILIARIES and SUBSTITUTES are sought for all instruments, and particularly for strings.

Compensation is based on a per-service rate.  Limited assistance with driving costs is available to musicians from outside the immediate area, as is local housing in private homes. Board is not provided. If you are from outside a practical commuting distance, see this information for out-of-area musicians.

All candidates must be US citizens, or be otherwise eligible for employment in the United States.

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ROSTER OPENINGS: This list will be updated as openings become known.

Section violins - see below for rep list
Section violas - see below for rep list
Section cellos - see below for rep list
Principal bass - Rep list
Section bass - see below for rep list

ALSO SOUGHT:
Substitute strings in particular - see below for rep list

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Application Process: Application is by email submission of a resume of two pages or less, detailing full contact information, position applied for (“substitute horn,” “roster violin,” etc), and relevant education and experience. Professional references from colleagues or teachers are welcome. Applicants will be notified shortly after the application deadline passes as to when their audition will be held, and other details of procedure on the day.

Submit your resume to the Personnel Manager, Curtis Thompson.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2025-2026 Auditions TBD.

Audition Repertoire:

Unless a specific solo is stated in the appropriate repertoire list below, each candidate should prepare a two-minute solo demonstrating lyrical and technical abilities, in addition to the excerpts.

During the audition, all candidates should first perform their selected solo, and then proceed to the excerpts, which may be performed in the order of their choosing.

Percussionists have no solo requirement, but will be expected to sightread.

Repertoire lists:

If there is no link provided, please write to KC Thompson, Librarian.
Violin - roster or sub
Viola - roster or sub
Cello - roster or sub
Bass - Principal
Bass - roster or sub
Flute - sub
Flute-Piccolo - sub
Oboe - sub
Oboe 2 - sub
English Horn/Oboe 3 - Roster Position
Clarinet - sub
Bass Clarinet and E-flat excerpts OPTIONAL- sub
Bassoon - sub
Bassoon - 2nd or 3rd, Roster Position
Horn - Principal
Horn 3 - Roster Position
Horn - sub
Trumpet - sub
Trombone - sub
Bass Trombone - sub
Bass Trombone - Roster Position
Tuba - sub
Timpani - Principal
Percussion - roster or sub

If you have additional questions please write to: 
Curtis Thompson, Personnel Manager