Principal Bassoon *CANCELLED*

Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 11 – Monday, October 12, 2026
Semifinal Round: Monday, October 12, 2026
Finals: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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The Audition Committee may choose to screen resumes. In the event a candidate’s resume does not pass the initial screening, they will have the opportunity to submit a recording for further consideration.

Location

Schermerhorn Symphony Center 
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN 37201

Please enter the building through stage door located near the intersection of Fourth Ave and Demonbreun St. 

Additional Information

All rounds will take place on stage in Laura Turner Hall and will be held behind a screen.  

The 2026/2027 season annual Principal salary is $93,150 + Electronic Media Guarantee of $1,040.

Please do not audition if you do not plan to accept full-time employment, should it be offered.

While the Nashville Symphony is able to provide a letter of support to non-U.S. citizens, it does not provide financial sponsorship assistance. All individuals hired must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Current Benefits for All Orchestra Positions Include:

• 44 week season
• Health Insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental, vision, Life & ADD, Instrument & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Up to 8 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• 5 weeks paid vacation per season
• 10 personal services per season
• 8.393% Pension Contribution to the AFM-EPF
• 403b retirement plan

To Apply

Please submit a one-page resume to our online application form. Any additional pages will not be reviewed. Additionally, a refundable $103 check must be mailed to complete the application. Please ensure the auditionee’s name is written on the check. All materials must be postmarked by the application deadline of August 17, 2026 to secure your audition time.

The deposit check will be returned when you arrive for your audition. 

If you need to cancel, please do so no later than September 28, 2026. If you do not cancel by this deadline, you will forfeit your audition deposit.

The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards. The Nashville Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Nashville Symphony

The Nashville Symphony inspires and engages audiences across Middle Tennessee with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. Founded in 1946, the Symphony is celebrated for its commitment to contemporary American orchestral music, innovative programming across genres, and a prolific recording legacy, earning 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. The Symphony reaches nearly 550,000 annually through award-winning education programs and community initiatives and connects with almost 13 million worldwide through recordings, broadcasts, and streaming. The Nashville Symphony is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching its community and inspiring the next generation of music lovers.