The California Symphony is proud of the caliber of our employees, from the best musicians on stage to the most qualified and effective staff working to redefine what a modern American orchestra looks like.
These days in the Bay Area, the California Symphony may be the most forward-looking music organization around.”
— Mercury News
Open Positions
Orchestra Personnel Manager (Part-Time, Hourly)
California Symphony seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Orchestra Personnel Manager to oversee all aspects of orchestra staffing and musician relations. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Music Director, this role is responsible for the effective administration of orchestra personnel for all concerts and auditions.
The Personnel Manager serves as a primary liaison between musicians, conductors, and administrative staff, ensuring compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), supporting artistic goals, and maintaining efficient and accurate personnel operations.
Auditions
California Symphony announces the following vacancies:
Principal Flute
Oboe 3/English Horn
Principal Trumpet
Audition Dates: Monday and Tuesday, September 14 and 15, 2026
Highly qualified applicants are invited to apply by Monday, August 10, 2026. Incomplete submissions or submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
Preliminary rounds for Flute 1 and Oboe 3/English Horn will be held Monday, September 14, 2026. Final rounds for both positions will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Preliminary and final rounds will be held for Trumpet 1 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Principal Flute
Oboe 3/English Horn
Principal Trumpet
A refundable $50 deposit will be required of those invited to audition.
The California Symphony is a per service orchestra. The service rate for the 2025-26 season (2.5 hours) is $178, with a new contract to be negotiated soon. The two principal positions are paid a premium of 25% over the base rate. The minimum service guarantees for these positions are twenty services for Principal Flute and Principal Trumpet, and ten services for Oboe 3/English Horn.
For additional information, and audition repertoire to be determined soon, please visit our website:
www.californiasymphony.org or contact Michel Taddei, Orchestra Personnel Manager at Personnel@californiasymphony.org.
Any candidate not deemed qualified will be informed of the committee’s decision but will be permitted to continue the process and participate in the audition. The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the California Symphony to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status or any characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Candidates of ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) communities are encouraged to apply. To read more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion read our full statement here.