Pacific Symphony Principal Bassoon Audition 2026: Apply by October 26 for November Live Rounds
Audition schedule and position
Pacific Symphony, the professional orchestra based in Orange County, California, has announced an audition for principal bassoon. Applications close on Monday October 26, 2026, with live auditions scheduled for November 16–17. The announcement is a genuine orchestral employment audition rather than a bassoon performance prize or an educational programme. Because the application deadline is close, overseas musicians must first assess whether they can supply the required documentation and audition deposit promptly.
Application and audition deposit
The official orchestra page requires an online application and a US$100 deposit by check sent to its personnel office at 17620 Fitch, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92614. Applicants should check whether the stated mailing or postmark provisions apply to this vacancy and ask the personnel office about acceptable procedures if outside the United States. Solo works, excerpt updates and detailed audition stages are supplied through the principal bassoon job links; the principal harp vacancy on the same page has an earlier, already closed deadline.
Work eligibility and protections
Pacific Symphony states that successful candidates must pass a background check and prove eligibility to work in the United States. It also warns that its staff will never ask auditioning musicians for Social Security numbers or credit-card information through unsolicited contact. Applicants should budget for audition travel and avoid inferring that a permanent principal designation includes relocation reimbursement or automatic visa sponsorship. Contract terms must be confirmed with the orchestra.
The organiser's professional record
Pacific Symphony maintains a major concert schedule in Orange County, along with artistic education and community programmes. The orchestra publishes its own audition materials and personnel office contacts, including the principal bassoon repertoire list. Those primary materials are the proper way to authenticate the job and prepare for the live rounds.
Official rules and organiser application
Information verified on 23 October 2026. Before applying, confirm current deadline and time zone, entry and participation costs, instrument or media rules, work eligibility, copyright and funding directly in the official organiser documents.