New York Philharmonic Principal Cello United States | New York (Manhattan) Posted 21 Apr 2026 Performance jobs Cello THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Announces the following vacancy:
PRINCIPAL CELLO
All candidates have the choice of playing a live preliminary audition in New York or sending a recording of your preliminary audition. The repertoire is the same for both options. You will be asked to indicate your preference between a live or recorded preliminary audition when submitting your application.
Due to the limited availability of David Geffen Hall, some applicants who wish to play a live preliminary audition may be asked to submit a recorded audition. If we cannot accommodate a live audition, we will notify you by Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026
Deadline to Submit Recorded Preliminary Audition: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Live Preliminary Auditions: Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2026
Semi-Final Auditions: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Final Auditions: Friday, May 1, 2026
Employment will commence by mutual agreement based upon the winning candidate’s availability and the New York Philharmonic schedule.
Base scale is $190,698 for the 52-week 2025-2026 season.
To apply visit nyphil.org/auditions.
More information can be found at our website nyphil.org/auditions. All questions or inquiries should be directed to auditions@nyphil.org.
The New York Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS). NAAS is an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras, and offers grants to support audition-related travel expenses. Learn more at www.auditionalliance.org. Date closing: 25 Jun 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
