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Percussion - Principal Tenure Track

General information

Instrument or role

Percussion

Job category

Performance

Number of positions

1 open position

Employment details

Type

Per-service

Tenure

Permanent

Employment beginning

March 2027

Application process

Apply by

October 25, 2026, 23:59 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))

Application instructions
Applicants can complete the application and attach a one-page resume by visiting https://www.atlantaopera.org/about/careers-auditions/orchestra-audition-form/

Application link
atlantaopera.org

Audition dates

Percussion - Principal -Tenure Track

November 09, 2026, 10:00 (time zone: Eastern Time (US & Canada))

Audition information

Audition repertoire
  • Notification sent to invited candidates: October 27, 2026
  • Audition Repertoire – September 28, 2026 
  • No phone calls please

Additional audition information
  • Audition Location: 1575 Northside Dr NW; Building 300, Suite 350; Atlanta, GA 30318
  • The Atlanta Opera does not offer financial assistance for auditions
  • Warmup space is limited at the audition venue so please be prepared for a limited time to warm up before your audition time slot.

  • The Atlanta Opera Orchestra is an AFM Union engagement
    • Musicians work under the current CBA Agreement
  • The Atlanta Opera Season is four Mainstage productions and two Discoveries productions, annually from October through May
    • Not all musicians are contracted to play all productions
    • The average number of services per production is ten
  • The audition winner may be offered opportunities to perform in the remaining 2026–27 season productions; acceptance of these engagements is optional. The winner will be expected to commit to the 2027–28 Mainstage Season, which generally runs from October through May.