Principal Bass

THE POSITION
Principal Bass

THE CONTRACT
In the 2026/2027 season, players will receive:
• 22-week contract (late September – late April)
• Base rate of $3,249.31 per week (total base pay of $71,484.82)
• Additional 30% Principal overscale pay (additional $21,445.45)
• Additional 18% vacation pay (additional $16,727.45)
• 11.99% pension
• Sick and personal time
• Year-round health and instrument insurance (including dental and vision)
• Group term life insurance in the amount of $50,000
• Optional pre-taxed deductions for flexible spending, dependent care, and 403(b) retirement savings
• Additional paid performance opportunities through various arms of the company (Lyric Unlimited, Musical Theater Initiative, etc.)

THE AUDITION
Preliminary Round
Monday, April 13, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Semifinal and Final Round
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Note: While the dates reserved for semi-finals and finals will not change, we may not use both days. The final schedule will depend on the number of auditionees advancing from the preliminary round.

A candidate who does not initially advance to the semifinal or final round of auditions may be invited to do so at the conclusion of the preliminary and/or semi-final rounds. This candidate will be notified promptly of their invitation to advance.

Vacancies resulting from the selection of a current Orchestra member for a principal or assistant principal position may be filled at that time by any other player who auditioned in the same final audition.