AUDITION INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Philadelphia Wind Symphony is an all-volunteer ensemble comprising musicians who are active performers and professionals in many different fields. The ensemble performs four to six concerts each season and rehearse three or four times in a two-week period to prepare for each performance (no set/standard days of the week).
While consistent attendance is critical to sustain our high quality of performance, we remain flexible around our core members' personal schedules and engage substitute musicians as needed throughout the season. Beyond current openings for permanent personnel, we also encourage any interested woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to audition for our substitute pool.
2026-2027 ENSEMBLE OPENINGS
Auditions are closed for membership in the 2026-2027 season. Future live auditions will be announced here (usually in June/July for auditions in early September each year).
Please direct any audition-related questions to Music Director Joe Higgins (higgins@philadelphiawindsymphony.org).
SUBSTITUTE MUSICIAN APPLICATION
Whether or not your instrument is on the above list, we encourage all interested musicians (woodwind, brass, and percussion) to apply to our substitute musician pool. This application (below) requires that you please share a brief resume and videos of your playing. Videos should include examples of contrasting technical and lyrical styles.