Overview

Assistant Principal Cello auditions to be held

February 5 – 9, 2026

Successful candidate to start in September 2026

In the 2026/27 season, the successful candidate may receive:

·        22-week contract (late September – early May)

·        Base rate ($71,484), 10% overscale and 18% vacation pay to equal $92,786

·        Benefits Package (11.99% Pension; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Instrument Insurance)

For further information, and to receive audition materials, please email:

[email protected]

To audition, please send your resume and a $50.00 refundable deposit to*:

Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra Auditions
Assistant Principal Cello

20 North Wacker Drive, Ste. 860

Chicago, IL 60606

*Please note that audition times will be granted upon receipt of $50.00 deposit.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ONLY

Vacancies resulting from the selection of a current Lyric Opera Orchestra member for any position may be filled at this time by any other applicant who advances to the finals in these auditions.

Audition Information