Employment

The Cape Symphony employs approximately 70 musicians, more than 60 educators and artists, and a team of professionals to help create, administer and support its vibrant concert season, educational programs at two campuses, and outreach programs throughout the Cape and Islands community. 

Current Job Opportunities

There are no open positions at this time.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the job title in the subject line. The Cape Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.

The Cape Symphony is continually seeking qualified and inspirational music, dance, and art instructors to join our team. If you are interested in teaching on our faculty, please send a resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cape Symphony Auditions

Cape Symphony Announces Auditions for:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VIOLA
Auditions: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Falmouth Campus - 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540

CONTRABASSOON
Auditions: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | Falmouth Campus - 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540

SECTION BASS
Auditions: Friday, February 21, 2025 | Falmouth Campus - 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540

The Cape Symphony is seeking musicians who possess a high level of technical mastery, musical imagination, and entrepreneurial vision to help us evolve classical music for a new generation. The Cape Symphony is one of the fastest growing and largest budgeted orchestras in the region. At the Cape Symphony, our mission is to “Inspire Joy.”

The Cape Symphony is a per-service orchestra. Current rates are: Principal $178.88, Assistant Principal $159.02 and Section $132.51 per service. For the 2024–25 season, there are 5 Masterpiece concerts with 4 rehearsals and 2 concerts each, 4 Pops concerts with 1–2 rehearsals and 2–6 concerts each, 2 educational programs, and other special events throughout the year, including summer programs. Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. The winning candidate may become a tenured member after a probationary period.

To apply: please email a one-page resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. January 1, 2025 (February 1, 2025 for bass audition).

If selected for the audition, you will be asked to send a $50 refundable check to 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668.

Cape Symphony Substitute Musicians

The Cape Symphony is continually seeking qualified and inspirational orchestral musicians to join our team. If you are interested in being considered for our substitute list, please send a one-page resume and three playing examples to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..