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Auditions & Employment Opportunities 2023

The New Mexico Philharmonic enriches lives by providing excellent music, community engagement, and educational opportunities. As a world-class orchestra, the New Mexico Philharmonic aspires to increase the cultural vitality of New Mexico and gain national and international recognition for its excellence. We are looking for dedicated passionate professionals interested in contributing to this legacy. 

Auditions

September 2023 Auditions

Roberto Minczuk, Music Director, announces auditions for the following vacancies for the 2023/2024 season:

Thursday, September 7, 2023

  • Principal Horn (Principal | Half-Year)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 37 may be offered)

Friday, September 8, 2023

  • Bass Trombone (Section | One-Year)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 60 may be offered)

Monday, September 11, 2023

  • Associate Principal/English Horn (Temporary/Possibly Permanent)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 34 may be offered)

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

  • Principal 2nd Violin (Principal | Tenure Track)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 75 may be offered)

Saturday, September 23, 2023

  • Principal Bass (Principal | Tenure Track)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 75 may be offered)
  • Bass, Chair 5 (Section | Tenure Track)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 32 may be offered)

Sunday, September 24, 2023

  • Associate Principal Flute, Piccolo 2 (Temporary/Possibly Permanent)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 34 may be offered)

Monday, September 25, 2023

  • Associate Principal Horn, Horn 3 (Tenure Track)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 61 may be offered)

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

  • Horn 4 (Section | Tenure Track)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 33 may be offered)

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

  • Viola, Chair 9 (Section | Tenure Track)
    (Although NMPhil does not offer a service guarantee, approximately 33 may be offered)
Audition Repertoire

If the winner is a current member of the section, any resulting vacancy may be offered to the most qualified candidate. 

  • The 21/22 section per-service rate was $129.86. 
  • The 21/22 assistant/associate principal per-service rate was $149.34.  
  • The 21/22 principal per-service rate was $162.33.
  • Rates advertised are from the 21/22 season. 
  • The 23/24 rates are subject to change based on the ratification of the new CBA.
  • The current CBA expired on August 31, 2022 and is currently undergoing negotiations. 
  • All positions include instrument insurance coverage. 

Audition will be reserved upon receipt of resume and deposit. Please send your resume and $75 audition deposit no later than August 31, 2023:

NMPhil Auditions
3035 Menaul Blvd NE, Unit 2
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Please state clearly the position for which you are applying.

Questions? Contact the Personnel Manager at pm@nmphil.org.

Updated July 1, 2023.

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