Open Positions
Section Violin, Section Cello, Section Viola (one year), Section Percussion, Third Horn (one year)
Section Violin Excerpts Section Cello Excerpts Section Viola Excerpts Section Percussion Excerpts Third Horn Excerpts
Auditions will take place on the following dates at the Wharton Center on the campus of Michigan State University:
Violin: September 9th, 9:00am
Viola: September 8th, 3:00-6:00pm
Cello: September 8th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Section Percussion: September 10th, 9:00am
Third Horn: September 10th, 3:30pm
Please submit your resume and audition deposit to claire@lansingsymphony.org. Audition deposits will be accepted through cash or check mailed to the LSO Office:
104 S. Washington Sq. Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933
OR by filling out this form and submitting it with your resume. Deadline to apply is Monday, August 31, 2026
Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your audition or notify the operations coordinator of your cancellation one week prior to your audition, you will be charged the audition deposit of $20.
The LSO performs on a per service basis. The principal per service rate for the 2026-2027 season is: $137.68. Musicians will also receive travel if coming from outside of the Lansing area and parking reimbursement.
The LSO presents 5 MasterWorks and 3 Pops concerts at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts each subscription season. Additionally, the LSO offers both a classical and contemporary chamber series, education performances, neighborhood concerts, summer concerts, and a Winterlude performance, all of which provide additional opportunities for our musicians to perform.
For questions regarding auditions please email claire@lansingsymphony.org