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Classical Music
Auditions

Thank you for your interest in the Mankato Symphony Orchestra. At this time, the MSO will not be holding auditions in 2026, as all orchestra positions are currently filled. Musicians who are interested in being considered for our substitute list are encouraged to contact Personnel Manager Abby Coffey at abby@mankatosymphony.org

 

Mankato Symphony Orchestra plays 5-6 symphonic concerts per season, 4 small family educational concerts, and 4-5 chamber music concerts. Musicians may also be contacted for other freelance work for regional arts nonprofits, weddings, and various other special event opportunities. 

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For section/sub auditions: please prepare a concerto or solo piece of your choice not exceeding more than 3 minutes, plus the following excerpts for download. The total audition time is not to exceed 10 minutes.

For principal/associate principal auditions: please prepare two concerto or solo piece of your choice not exceeding more than 3 minutes each, plus the following excerpts for download. The total audition time is not to exceed 15 minutes.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS AND REPERTOIRE

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Woodwinds

Flute Sub

Oboe Principal

Clarinet Sub

Bassoon Sub

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Brass

Horn Section and Sub

Trumpet Sub

Trombone Sub

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Strings

Violin I and II Section and Sub

Viola Principal

Viola Section and Sub

Cello Associate Principal

Cello Section and Sub

Bass Section and Sub

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