West Texas Symphony is proud to include some of the most prestigious musicians in the country as part of our orchestra. If you are interested in auditioning for an open position please download the application details, then follow the instructions to apply.
PRINCIPAL VIOLA & RESIDENT STRING QUARTET
DATE: Friday, May 15th, 2026
LOCATION: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland, TX 79707
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 27th, 2026 (deadline is for receipt of materials, not postmark)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should hold a degree in Viola Performance. Master’s degree preferred.
Candidates must have excellent sight reading and chamber ensemble skills. Winning candidate must reside in the greater Midland-Odessa area during the concert season (August through May)
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SECTION VIOLA
As well as inclusion in the Violin section sub list.
DATE: Friday, May 15th, 2026
LOCATION: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland, TX 79707
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 27th, 2026 (deadline is for receipt of materials, not postmark)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should hold a degree in Viola Performance. Master’s degree preferred.
Candidates must have excellent sight reading and chamber ensemble skills.
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SECTION VIOLIN
Multiple positions available, as well as inclusion in the Violin section sub list.
DATES:
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, May 15 2026
*Please select one date only. While candidates may audition on either date, attendance on April 17th is encouraged to ensure full consideration for available roster spots.
LOCATION: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland, TX 79707
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday, March 30, 2026 for auditions on April 17
Monday, April 27, 2026 for auditions on May 15
*deadline is for receipt of materials, not postmark
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should hold a degree in Violin Performance. Masters degree preferred.
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SECTION PERCUSSION
DATE: Friday, April 17, 2026
LOCATION: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland, TX 79707
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 6, 2026
*deadline is for receipt of materials, not postmark
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should hold a degree in Percussion Performance. Masters degree preferred.
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PERCUSSION REPERTOIRE
