Employment

Cape Symphony inspires, educates, and connects our community through exceptional music and inclusive outreach programs. We employ approximately 70 musicians, more than 60 educators and artists, and a strong team of professionals to help create, administer and support our vibrant concert season, educational programs at two campuses, and outreach initiatives throughout the Cape and Islands.

Current Job Opportunities

Development Associate

Cape Symphony seeks a full-time, dedicated, detail-oriented Development Associate to support our fundraising and grant administration efforts. As an essential member of the Advancement team, this person will play a critical role in donor engagement, gift processing, database management, grant coordination, and special events support.

This position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, experience with fundraising or grants management, and a passion for the mission of a nonprofit arts organization. Evening and weekend availability is required to assist with concerts and events.

Please read the full Development Associate Job Description.

To Apply:
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. No phone calls please.
Cape Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. 

Teaching Artists

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

Cape Symphony Orchestra Auditions

There are no auditions scheduled at this time. 

The Cape Symphony Orchestra is one of the fastest growing and largest budgeted orchestras in the region. We seek musicians with 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 a per-service orchestra. Current rates are: Principal $178.88, Assistant Principal $159.02 and Section $132.51 per service. Our concert season includes 5 Masterpiece concerts with 4 rehearsals and 2 performances each, 5 Pops concerts with 1–2 rehearsals and 2–6 performances each, 2 educational programs, and other special events throughout the year, including summer programs. Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Audition-winning candidates may become tenured members after a probationary period.

To apply to any posted Orchestra vacancy, please email a one-page resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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

Cape Symphony Orchestra Substitute Musicians

The Cape Symphony Orchestra 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..