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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

Marketing

Performance Marketing Specialist

Houston, TX

The Houston Symphony is seeking a Performance Marketing Specialist to lead the planning, execution, optimization, and reporting of paid media campaigns across digital channels.

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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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Marketing

Front of House Coordinator

Houston, TX

The Front of House Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the guest experience at Houston Symphony performances, presentations, and events.

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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

Substitute And Extra Musicians Auditions

Section First Audition (Multiple Positions)

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

Preliminary and Semifinal Rounds:

May 15, 16, 18, 2026

Applications must be received by:

March 30, 2026

Final Rounds:

May 19, 2026

Cancellation Deadline:

April 27, 2026
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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: hssauditions@houstonsymphony.org

Audition Application – Resumé Form

Substitute And Extra Musicians Auditions

Clarinet Substitute And Extra

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston TX

Audition Date:

April 27, 2026

Applications must be received by:

March 30, 2026
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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: hssauditions@houstonsymphony.org

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.