Live, in-person auditions will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls. 

Two key openings will be filled through the audition process: Principal Bassoon, and Principal Second Violin. The winners will then serve a probationary trial season, in which their performance will be assessed by the Music Director and the peers in their respective sections. In addition to those two permanent chairs, current Substitute Players who have been performing without audition this season are invited to audition to become Members of the Idaho Falls Symphony, which will put them onto the first-call list for season contracting. 

Additionally, musicians in all sections who are new to the community who wish to audition to become Substitute Players are invited to audition in person as well. Online video submissions for Substitute Players are also accepted throughout the season on a continual rolling basis. Substitute positions are available in all string sections (seeking double basses especially), woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

In order to secure a live audition time, interested candidates should email Orchestra Manager Marta Smith (orchestramanager@ifsymphony.org) with their name and a current performance resumé. Individual scheduling requests will be considered, but the in-person auditions will take place between 3:00-9:00pm.

The Principal Bassoon and Principal Second Violin auditions will be performed behind a screen, whereas Substitutes will be greeted by the review panel. Audition information and the required excerpts will be emailed to those musicians who contact the Orchestra Manager requesting an audition time. The excerpts can also be found on the IF Symphony website anytime by visiting: https://ifsymphony.org/about/audition-information/

Event Details

What: Live Auditions for Orchestral Musicians

When: Friday, June 20th, 2025, 3:00-9:00pm as scheduled

Where: Thunder Ridge High School Band Room