Overview
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About the Position
The Omaha Symphony is seeking a Core Section Viola player — a full-time, tenure-track position. The 38-week season (with an optional 39th week) is stylistically diverse, with equal emphasis placed on public performances and education and community engagement. Some travel within the Omaha metro area is required.
Compensation and Benefits
The 2026/2027 annual base salary is $46,928.99, plus an annual $1,000 electronic media guarantee and an optional 39th week ($1,234.97) for a potential total of $48,163.96. Benefits include:
- Paid personal, sick, and audition leave
- Two-week paid holiday break in December
- Partially subsidized health, dental, and instrument insurance
- 4% employer match on a 403(b) retirement fund
Audition Process
This will be a multi-round audition at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha:
- Résumé and $50 deposit due: July 20, 2026
- Invitations extended: July 27, 2026
- Live Preliminary Rounds: August 26, 2026
- Semi-Final and Final Rounds: August 27, 2026
Please submit a one-page résumé and a $50 deposit (cash or check only) by July 20, 2026 to:
[email protected]
Omaha Symphony, Attn: OSA Auditions
1905 Harney Street, Suite 400
Omaha, NE 68102
Submitting a résumé and deposit does not guarantee an invitation. The deposit will be returned upon arrival. The Omaha Symphony cannot sponsor visas; applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States.
More information: omahasymphony.org/auditions
