Join the Oakland Symphony Team!
Looking for a great opportunity to make a difference in the community through music? Then consider joining the Symphony team! We are always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help us make the music happen.
Open Administrative Positions
Open MUSE Education Positions
2025-26 MUSE Teaching Artist Job Description posted 7/16/2025
2025-26 MUSE Stringendo Job Description posted 7/16/2025
Please complete and submit the application form/email resume:
Application form for OakSym Jobs
Oakland Symphony Auditions
Contracts for all positions begin October, 2025
Permanent US work eligibility is required of all candidates. Oakland Symphony cannot sponsor work visas.
Principal Harp
September 3, 2025
Application Deadline 11:59pm, August 12 2025
Principal Keyboard
September 9, 2025
Application Deadline 11:59pm, August 18, 2025
Third Oboe / English Horn
September 16, 2025
Application Deadline 11:59pm, August 25, 2025
Principal Clarinet
September 17, 2025
Application Deadline 11:59pm, August 26, 2025
Second Bassoon and Third Bassoon / Contrabassoon
(both positions auditioned together)
September 18, 2025
Application Deadline 11:59pm, August 27, 2025
Oakland Symphony is a per service orchestra, offering approximately 29 services per season. 25-26 scale: Principal = $227.03 | Section = $181.62 | Doubling = +20% first, +10% additional.
Oakland Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we are a participant orchestra in the League of American Orchestra Inclusive Stages Initiative.
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