Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Resident Fellowship

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Resident Fellow (1 position)

Eligible instruments: Violin Viola and Cello

Application Deadline: Sept 30 2025

Preliminary Round by audio recording: Oct 6 - Nov 9 2025

In-Person Semi-Final and Final Rounds and Interview: Feb 2-3 2026

No less than 35 weeks of full-time employment with the CSO for one- or up to two-seasons in duration. Start date for this position is September 14 2026. Weekly compensation and benefits. 2026-2027 weekly salary is $2514.99.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestras Fellowship is an excellence-driven training program designed to prepare exceptional early-career/post-graduate symphonic musicians who are committed to fostering a culture of equity inclusion and belonging in the performing arts for success in national auditions for major professional orchestras. Fellows benefit from meaningful mentorship hands-on performance experience alongside CSO members and significant professional and financial support.

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Requirements

Early-career symphonic musicians who have graduated from college university or conservatory by September 2026 who have demonstrated commitment to access and inclusion of underserved populations in the arts learning and civic leadership.
Fellows will be selected through a screening and audition process.
Candidates may currently hold a position in another orchestra and should be prepared to take a leave of absence if accepted as a Fellow.
Candidates must be willing to join American Federation of Musicians Local #1 if accepted to the fellowship.
Musicians hired by the CSO are solely responsible for having and maintaining authorization to be employed in the United States of America on a full-time basis by May 31 2026.

Auditioning for: Violin Viola or Cello

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Resident Fellow (1 position)Eligible instruments: Violin Viola and CelloApplication Deadline: Sept 30 2025Preliminary Round by audio recording: Oct 6 - Nov 9 2025In-Person Semi-Final and Final Rounds and Interview: Feb 2-3 2026No less than 35 weeks of full-time employment with the CSO for one- or up...