Performance Job

United States
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted: 01 Dec 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Assistant Principal Cello

(full-time, permanent)
Assistant Principal Cello auditions to be held
February 5 - 9, 2026
Successful candidate to start in September 2026

In the 2026/27 season, the successful candidate may receive:
• 22-week contract (late September – early May)
• Base rate ($71,484), 10% overscale and 18% vacation pay to equal $92,786
• Benefits Package (11.99% Pension; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Instrument Insurance)

For further information, and to receive audition materials, please email:
orchaud@lyricopera.org

To audition, please send your resume and a $50.00 refundable deposit to*:
Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra Auditions
Assistant Principal Cello
20 North Wacker Drive, Ste. 860
Chicago, IL 60606
*Please note that audition times will be granted upon receipt of $50.00 deposit.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ONLY
Vacancies resulting from the selection of a current Lyric Opera Orchestra member for any position may be filled at this time by any other applicant who advances to the finals in these auditions.
Closing date: 22 Jan 2026
Start date: August 2026
More details/How to apply:
Position and Application Details
Assistant Principal Cello Ad (pdf)
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