Apply Now for this Sub List Audition
The Kansas City Symphony is now accepting resumes (Local Musicians Only Please) for consideration at Substitute Musician auditions for the following instruments:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
-Percussion (Percussion Rep List [revised 8/14]available here)
-Timpani (Timpani Rep List and Excerpts available here)
This audition is intended for musicians on percussion and timpani who are immediately local to Kansas City and live within the jurisdiction of the AFM Local 34-627.
The Kansas City Symphony is a full-time, professional Symphony Orchestra operating out of the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO. In addition to its own robust season, the Kansas City Symphony also performs for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Kansas City Ballet. Substitute player wage rates are consistent with the Kansas City chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 34-627 at $185/service. It is expected that upon working with the Kansas City Symphony, any performing musician will be members in good standing of Local 34-627. Prior to work, musicians must also possess all necessary documentation which allows them to work legally in the United States. This may include proper Visa status, OPT, CPT, etc.
All auditions will be held onstage at Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.
To apply: Please complete the audition application form here by Friday, September 20. Additionally, a $50 deposit is due prior to confirmation of an audition which may be done by check made payable to Kansas City Symphony or by completing the Credit Card Authorization
After these auditions, any musicians selected by our Principal players for inclusion on our sub list will be contacted when we have a need for your services and any work offer is no guarantee of future offers. For any questions regarding Substitute Musician auditions applications, please feel free to contact:
Kirsten Loynachan
Asst. Personnel Manager
Kansas City Symphony
auditions@kcsymphony.org
To Apply
Please complete the Audition Application Form HERE:
Thank you,
Kirsten Loynachan, Assistant Personnel Manager
Kansas City Symphony
1644 Wyandotte St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
email: auditions@kcsymphony.org