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CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA
Ilya Ram, Music Director
Announces vacancies for the following positions for the 2026–2027 season:

Principal Flute

PRINCIPAL FLUTE (Principal A-Contract)
Includes Duties as a Member of the
Chattanooga Symphony Wind Quintet
144 Service Guarantee at $148.47
Total Compensation of $28,771.01

Audition to be held in Chattanooga
April 28, 2026 – Principal Flute

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Email resume at least 30 days out from audition date to:
auditions@chattanoogasymphony.org

Principal Cello

PRINCIPAL CELLO (Principal A-Contract)
Includes Duties as a Member of the
Chattanooga Symphony String Quartet
144 Service Guarantee at $148.47
Total Compensation of $28,771.01

Audition to be held in Chattanooga
April 14, 2026 – Principal Cello

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Email resume at least 30 days out from audition date to:
auditions@chattanoogasymphony.org

Section First Violin

SECTION FIRST VIOLIN (C-Contract Section)
3 Openings
30 Service Guarantee at $118.78 per service/$3,207.06
Compensation listed at 2026–27 rates, includes
5.5% AFM-EPF + travel when applicable for section positions.

Audition to be held in Chattanooga
March 26, 2026 – Violin

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Email resume at least 30 days out from audition date to:
auditions@chattanoogasymphony.org

Section Viola

SECTION VIOLA (C-Contract Section)
2 Openings
30 Service Guarantee at $118.78 per service/$3,207.06
Compensation listed at 2026–27 rates, includes
5.5% AFM-EPF + travel when applicable for section positions.

Audition to be held in Chattanooga
March 25, 2026 – Viola

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Email resume at least 30 days out from audition date to:
auditions@chattanoogasymphony.org

Audition information posted at www.chattanoogasymphony.org

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