Performance Job
Omaha, NE, United States
Posted: 02 Mar 2026
Omaha Symphony
Associate Principal Horn
Core, Tenure-Track
Application Deadline: March 29th, 2026
Notice of Invitation: April 6th, 2026
Preliminary & Semi-Final Rounds: May 10th-11th, 2026
Final Round: Wednesday May 12th, 2026
Employment beginning in September 2026
About the Position
The Omaha Symphony is seeking a Horn player for the position of Associate Principal Horn. This is a full time, tenure-track position. The Omaha Symphony’s 38-week season is stylistically diverse, and equal emphasis is placed on public performances and education/community engagement programs. Some travel will be required within the Omaha Metro area.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position in the 2026/2027 season is $52,563.31. Additional compensation includes an annual $1,000 electronic media guarantee and an optional nonconsecutive 39th week of work ($1,383.26), for a total annual salary of $54,946.57. Benefits include: paid personal, sick, & audition leave, a two-week paid holiday break in December, partially subsidized health, dental, and instrument insurance, and a 4% match on an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement fund. The optional 39th week of work guarantees an additional in the 2026-27 season.
Audition Process
This will be a live, multi-round audition, held in Omaha at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Preliminary and semi- final rounds will be held on Sunday May 10th -Monday, May 11th and the final round on Tuesday May 12th, 2026, in Omaha at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
One-page résumé, and $50 deposit (cash or check) due by Sunday, March 29th to:
auditions@omahasymphony.org
Omaha Symphony, Attn: OSA Auditions
1905 Harney Street, Suite 400
Omaha, NE 68102
The submission of a résumé and deposit does not guarantee invitation. Candidates will be notified of acceptance via email by April 6th 2026.
Omaha Symphony is not able to sponsor visas for international applicants.
Applicants must already be able to legally work in the United States.
Information: omahasy
Application Deadline: March 29th, 2026
Notice of Invitation: April 6th, 2026
Preliminary & Semi-Final Rounds: May 10th-11th, 2026
Final Round: Wednesday May 12th, 2026
Employment beginning in September 2026
About the Position
The Omaha Symphony is seeking a Horn player for the position of Associate Principal Horn. This is a full time, tenure-track position. The Omaha Symphony’s 38-week season is stylistically diverse, and equal emphasis is placed on public performances and education/community engagement programs. Some travel will be required within the Omaha Metro area.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position in the 2026/2027 season is $52,563.31. Additional compensation includes an annual $1,000 electronic media guarantee and an optional nonconsecutive 39th week of work ($1,383.26), for a total annual salary of $54,946.57. Benefits include: paid personal, sick, & audition leave, a two-week paid holiday break in December, partially subsidized health, dental, and instrument insurance, and a 4% match on an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement fund. The optional 39th week of work guarantees an additional in the 2026-27 season.
Audition Process
This will be a live, multi-round audition, held in Omaha at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Preliminary and semi- final rounds will be held on Sunday May 10th -Monday, May 11th and the final round on Tuesday May 12th, 2026, in Omaha at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
One-page résumé, and $50 deposit (cash or check) due by Sunday, March 29th to:
auditions@omahasymphony.org
Omaha Symphony, Attn: OSA Auditions
1905 Harney Street, Suite 400
Omaha, NE 68102
The submission of a résumé and deposit does not guarantee invitation. Candidates will be notified of acceptance via email by April 6th 2026.
Omaha Symphony is not able to sponsor visas for international applicants.
Applicants must already be able to legally work in the United States.
Information: omahasy
Closing date: 29 Mar 2026
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