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Please view the below for information on positions currently available at the Houston Symphony. The Houston Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. The Houston Symphony follows all recruiting and hiring laws and guidelines set by federal, state and local government agencies, including but not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Staff Positions

Operations

Concert Operations Assistant

Houston, TX

The Concert Operations Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Concert Operations and Orchestra Personnel Departments, and the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the smooth execution of administrative and logistical needs of both departments and the orchestra.

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Operations

Artistic Assistant

Houston, TX

The Artistic Assistant provides essential support to the Artistic Department to ensure the smooth execution of administrative and logistical needs of all artists including artist care support and serves in the Artist Services Duty concert rotation.

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Operations

Chorus Librarian

Houston, TX

Assist with music preparation and distribution, maintain the chorus library, coordinate music availability, support music policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

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Education & C. E.

DeLUXE Kids In Harmony Site Manager

Houston, TX

The DeLUXE K!ds In Harmony Site Manager plays an integral role within the Houston Symphony’s flagship music education program, In Harmony. This community-based afterschool music education program aims to foster community and life skills through active music making.

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Development

Director of Special Events

Houston, TX

This individual will work closely with board committees, event chairs, volunteer leadership, and cross-departmental colleagues to meet and exceed revenue goals while executing events that reflect the Houston Symphony's artistic excellence, sophistication, and community standing.

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Development

Development Associate, Events

Houston, TX

Reporting to the Director, Special Events, this position implements event management details for the Symphony’s major galas, general cultivation, and donor events.

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Development

Development Officer

Houston, TX

The Development Officer serves as a key fundraiser on the Development team, working to identify individuals with the potential to make meaningful gifts to the Houston Symphony and demonstrating donor-centric moves management through the fundraising cycle.

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Development

Development Associate, Annual Giving and Membership

Houston, TX

The Development Associate, Annual Giving provides administrative and operational support to help the Houston Symphony achieve its fundraising goals through donor communications, data management, reporting, and team coordination.

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Operations

Director of Orchestra Personnel

Houston, TX

The Director of Orchestra Personnel oversees all administrative and operational aspects of the Houston Symphony’s orchestra personnel function.

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Operations

Stage Manager

Houston, TX

The Stage Manager provides essential support to the Director of Concert Operations and the Operations team, performing assigned concert operations activities and proactively maintaining a safe and friendly backstage environment.

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Patron Services

Patron Services Representative

Houston, TX

Uphold and embody the Symphony’s customer service mission through proactively offering superior service, personalized care, and a positive experience that exceeds customer expectations.

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Education & C. E.

Community Embedded Musician - Teaching Artist

Houston, TX

In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse communities across Houston through a variety of music education and performance programs.

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Houston Symphony Auditions

Orchestra Auditions

Utility Trumpet

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

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To be considered for an invitation to audition, highly qualified candidates should submit an audition application, to be received no later than the indicated date. Please complete the audition application form linked below and email your audition application to: [email protected]

Audition Application – Resumé Form

Principal Percussion

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

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To be considered for an invitation to audition, highly qualified candidates should submit an audition application, to be received no later than the indicated date. Please complete the audition application form linked below and email your audition application to: [email protected]

Audition Application – Resumé Form

Second Oboe

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

Audition Repertoire to be Confirmed
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To be considered for an invitation to audition, highly qualified candidates should submit an audition application, to be received no later than the indicated date. Please complete the audition application form linked below and email your audition application to: [email protected]

Audition Application – Resumé Form

Associate Principal and E-Flat Clarinet (One Position)

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

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Application Process
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To be considered for an invitation to audition, highly qualified candidates should submit an audition application, to be received no later than the indicated date. Please complete the audition application form linked below and email your audition application to: [email protected]

Audition Application – Resumé Form

Principal Tuba

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

Audition Repertoire to be Confirmed
Application Process
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To be considered for an invitation to audition, highly qualified candidates should submit an audition application, to be received no later than the indicated date. Please complete the audition application form linked below and email your audition application to: [email protected]

Audition Application – Resumé Form

Employment

The Houston Symphony has a 52-week season which includes 9 weeks of paid vacation with a minimum annual salary of $113, 360 for the 2025-26 contract year for all permanent musicians. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, instrument insurance, disability insurance, and pension contributions to the AFM-EPF.com
Successful candidates from the Houston Symphony substitute and extra musician auditions will be placed on the substitute pool list for possible engagement with the orchestra as needed. Substitute and extra musicians are engaged on per-service basis at the rate of $218.00, as of October 5, 2025.

Houston Symphony Chorus

Chorus Auditions

Houston Symphony Chorus Member

Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church, 800, Houston TX

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Application Process
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All singers who wish to be considered for placement in the chorus will participate in a five-part audition, including vocalization, an intonation exercise, sight-reading, and a choral component.

Before attending the audition, you must register on the online roster and review the information and materials available on the Houston Symphony Chorus portal.

All relevant information, materials, and links can be found under the “Additional Information” section below.

Additional Information