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 Orchestra concert season, Cape Symphony Presents programming, Cape Symphony Conservatory programs at three locations, and outreach initiatives throughout the Cape and Islands.

Job Opportunities

TEACHING ARTISTS
Cape Symphony continually seeks qualified, talented music 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

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 $220.54, Assistant Principal $187.86 and Section $163.36 per service. Our concert season includes 5 Classical 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.

Cape Symphony announces auditions for the following instruments:

2026/27 Double Bass
Monday, September 28, 2026
To apply, visit 2026/27 Double Bass Audition

2026/27 Cello
Thursday, October 1, 2026
To apply, visit 2026/27 Cello Audition

2026/27 Keyboard
Friday, October 2, 2026
To apply, visit 2026/27 Keyboard Audition

2026/27 Violin
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
To apply, visit 2026/27 Violin Audition

All auditions will be held at Somerville Music Spaces: 1060 Broadway Suite C101B, Somerville, MA 02144.

Cape Symphony Orchestra Substitute Musicians

The Cape Symphony Orchestra continually seeks 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 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..