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).
The Membership Manager partners with the Director, Annual Giving & Membership to achieve renewal and acquisition goals for donors giving under $1,500 annually while strengthening donor relationships through exceptional stewardship and engagement.
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.
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.
Assist with music preparation and distribution, maintain the chorus library, coordinate music availability, support music policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Reporting to the Director, Special Events, this position implements event management details for the Symphony’s major galas, general cultivation, and donor events.
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.
The Director of Orchestra Personnel oversees all administrative and operational aspects of the Houston Symphony’s orchestra personnel function.
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.
Uphold and embody the Symphony’s customer service mission through proactively offering superior service, personalized care, and a positive experience that exceeds customer expectations.
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.
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormJones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormJones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormJones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormJones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormJones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormJones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX
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 FormThe 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.
Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church, 800, Houston TX
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