Performance Job
Omaha, NE, United States
Posted: 01 May 2026
Omaha Symphony
Section Violin Per Service (Full Contract)
1 Year - Temporary
130 service minimum + optional summer week
26/27 service rate: $181.19
Résumé & Deposit DUE: July 20, 2026
Invitations Extended: July 27, 2026
Live Audition: August 24 – August 26, 2026
About the Position
The Omaha Symphony is seeking a Violin player for the position of Section Violin (Full Contract B). This position has a 130-service minimum. The Omaha Symphony’s 38-week season with and optional 39th week 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 $23,554.70 and an optional nonconsecutive 39th week of work ($905.95), for a total annual salary of $24,460.65.
Benefits include: paid personal leave, sick leave and partially subsidized instrument insurance, and a 4% match on an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement fund.
Audition Process
This will be a multi-round audition. Live Preliminary Rounds will be held on Monday August 24th 2026 – Tuesday August 25th 2026 , Semi- Final Rounds will be held on Tuesday August 25th 2026, and the Final Rounds on Wednesday August 26th, 2026, in Omaha at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
One-page résumé, and $50 deposit (cash or check) due by Monday July 20th, 2026, 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 via email if they are being invited by July 27th,
No electronic deposits will be accepted. A deposit must be sent to complete your application; it is used to hold a spot for you in the audition. It will be returned day-of.
Omaha Symphony is not able to sponsor visas for international applicants.
Applicants must already be able to legally work in the United States.
Information: omahasymphon
130 service minimum + optional summer week
26/27 service rate: $181.19
Résumé & Deposit DUE: July 20, 2026
Invitations Extended: July 27, 2026
Live Audition: August 24 – August 26, 2026
About the Position
The Omaha Symphony is seeking a Violin player for the position of Section Violin (Full Contract B). This position has a 130-service minimum. The Omaha Symphony’s 38-week season with and optional 39th week 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 $23,554.70 and an optional nonconsecutive 39th week of work ($905.95), for a total annual salary of $24,460.65.
Benefits include: paid personal leave, sick leave and partially subsidized instrument insurance, and a 4% match on an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement fund.
Audition Process
This will be a multi-round audition. Live Preliminary Rounds will be held on Monday August 24th 2026 – Tuesday August 25th 2026 , Semi- Final Rounds will be held on Tuesday August 25th 2026, and the Final Rounds on Wednesday August 26th, 2026, in Omaha at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
One-page résumé, and $50 deposit (cash or check) due by Monday July 20th, 2026, 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 via email if they are being invited by July 27th,
No electronic deposits will be accepted. A deposit must be sent to complete your application; it is used to hold a spot for you in the audition. It will be returned day-of.
Omaha Symphony is not able to sponsor visas for international applicants.
Applicants must already be able to legally work in the United States.
Information: omahasymphon
Closing date: 20 Jul 2026
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