Auditions and Employment

Orchestra Auditions

Position: Associate Concertmaster

Per-service core musician, with chamber music & education/community engagement opportunities 

2025-26 Season: September 11, 2025 – April 26, 2026

  • 7 concert cycles total plus additional chamber and education/community engagement opportunities throughout the season; total number of services no fewer than 40
  • Service pay for 2025-26 season for associate concertmaster is $166
  • Paid travel at $0.70 per mile round trip, maximum 500 miles
  • Savannah Philharmonic provides housing with a host during each cycle 

Audition Dates: 

  • June 2-August 1, 2025:  First Round Online Audition submission window via the Accept’d platform
  • August 18, 2025: Applicants notified of first round results
  • September 9, 2025: Live Audition in Savannah, GA
 
To learn more and make a submission, please visit Accept’d.
The repertoire list can be viewed here.
Position: Assistant Principal Violin II

Per-service core musician, with chamber music & education/community engagement opportunities 

2025-26 Season: September 11, 2025 – April 26, 2026

  • 7 concert cycles total plus additional chamber and education/community engagement opportunities throughout the season; total number of services no fewer than 40
  • Service pay for 2025-26 season for assistant principal is $154.50
  • Paid travel at $0.70 per mile round trip, maximum 500 miles
  • Savannah Philharmonic provides housing with a host during each cycle 

Audition Dates: 

  • June 2-August 1, 2025:  First Round Online Audition submission window via the Accept’d platform
  • August 18, 2025: Applicants notified of first round results
  • September 9, 2025: Live Audition in Savannah, GA
 
To learn more and make a submission, please visit Accept’d.
The repertoire list can be viewed here.

Chorus Auditions

Auditions for the 2025-26 Season will occur in late spring & summer months of 2025. You can learn more about the chorus and auditions here.

Job Opportunities

Job Title: Director of Development


Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; some weekends and evenings will be required

The Director of Development will create and implement a strategic fundraising plan, leading a team responsible for raising $2 million for the annual fund. The successful candidate will cherish relationship building, thrive in an environment where fundraising is encouraged, appreciated and collaborative with leadership, be able to balance multiple priorities, and be focused on strategies that deliver contributed revenue
 
For full position description: click here (PDF)

Job Title: Director of Artistic Operations


Position: Full Time Exempt
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Oversees: Librarian, Personnel Manager, and all Production Crew
Hours: Flexible combination of in office and remote
Salary: $65,000


Three years of experience in operations management, preferably with a symphony
orchestra or similar arts organization. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in
the classical music field, including administration and operations, communicate
effectively, and have the ability to manage priorities in a fast-past work
environment with an impeccable attention to detail. Must be proficient in budget
preparation and budget management.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume by to
[email protected]

For full position description: click here (PDF)