Join the Orchestra

Ready to make history? On this page you will find information about auditions and open positions for the NCO’s inaugural season!

Open Positions

The Nashville Civic Orchestra has openings for the positions below

General Audition Information

Section Leader / Principal Position

This is a paid position.
Live audition required.
$25 non-refundable application fee.

Position Details (PDF) Excerpts & Forms

All application materials are due by:
11:59pm CDT on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Section Member Position

This is an unpaid position.
Video submission required.
$15 non-refundable application fee.

Position Details (PDF) Excerpts & Forms

All application materials are due by:
11:59pm CDT on Monday, June 27, 2026.

Section Leader / Principal Auditions:

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Flute Excerpts Principal Flute Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Oboe Excerpts Principal Oboe Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Clarinet Excerpts Principal Clarinet Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Bassoon Excerpts Principal Bassoon Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Horn Excerpts Principal Horn Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Trumpet Excerpts Principal Trumpet Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Trombone Excerpts Principal Trombone Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Percussion Excerpts Principal Percussion Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

NOTE: Concertmaster receives 1.5x pay per service.

NOTE: The Associate Concertmaster is only paid when stepping in as acting Concertmaster.
All Section Leader / Principal application materials required.

Concertmaster / Associate Concertmaster Excerpts Concertmaster / Associate Concertmaster Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Violin II Excerpts Principal Violin II Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Viola Excerpts Principal Viola Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Cello Excerpts Principal Cello Application

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Audition Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Principal Contrabass Excerpts Principal Contrabass Application

Excerpts Application

Section Member Auditions: