Performance Job
New York (Manhattan), NY, United States
Posted: 24 Sep 2025
New York Philharmonic
Principal Oboe
(full-time, permanent)
THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Announces the following vacancy:
PRINCIPAL OBOE
All candidates have the choice of playing a live preliminary audition in New York or sending a recording of your preliminary audition. The repertoire is the same for both options. You will be asked to indicate your preference between a live or recorded preliminary audition when submitting your application.
Due to the limited availability of David Geffen Hall, some applicants who wish to play a live preliminary audition may be asked to submit a recorded audition. If we cannot accommodate a live audition, we will notify you by Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Deadline to Submit Recorded Preliminary Audition: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Live Preliminary Auditions: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 19, 2026
Semi-Final Auditions: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Final Auditions: Monday, May 4, 2026
Employment will commence by mutual agreement based upon the winning candidate’s availability and the New York Philharmonic schedule.
Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season.
To apply visit nyphil.org/auditions.
More information can be found at our website nyphil.org/auditions. All questions or inquiries should be directed to auditions@nyphil.org.
The New York Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS). NAAS is an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras, and offers grants to support audition-related travel expenses. Learn more at www.auditionalliance.org.
Announces the following vacancy:
PRINCIPAL OBOE
All candidates have the choice of playing a live preliminary audition in New York or sending a recording of your preliminary audition. The repertoire is the same for both options. You will be asked to indicate your preference between a live or recorded preliminary audition when submitting your application.
Due to the limited availability of David Geffen Hall, some applicants who wish to play a live preliminary audition may be asked to submit a recorded audition. If we cannot accommodate a live audition, we will notify you by Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Deadline to Submit Recorded Preliminary Audition: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Live Preliminary Auditions: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 19, 2026
Semi-Final Auditions: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Final Auditions: Monday, May 4, 2026
Employment will commence by mutual agreement based upon the winning candidate’s availability and the New York Philharmonic schedule.
Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season.
To apply visit nyphil.org/auditions.
More information can be found at our website nyphil.org/auditions. All questions or inquiries should be directed to auditions@nyphil.org.
The New York Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS). NAAS is an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras, and offers grants to support audition-related travel expenses. Learn more at www.auditionalliance.org.
Closing date: n/a
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