Assistant Conductor

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Assistant Conductor Audition

Restrictions

Applicants should have legal permission to work in the US.

Age Limit

No limit

How To Apply

Deadline

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By Friday, November 6, 2026

Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Contact information for three professional references
• Video samples (15 minutes maximum total duration) demonstrating their recent work - see below for details

Audition Information

Audition Location and Dates

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
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Initial applicants will be notified by Friday, December 11, 2026, if they have been selected as a finalist. Finalists will conduct the FWSO on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 and then interview with FWSO administration on Wednesday, January 20, 2027. Travel, accommodations, meals, and all related expenses are the sole responsibility of each candidate.

Audition Location
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Cliburn Rehearsal Hall
330 E. 4th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Audition Requirements

Individuals should submit a cover letter, current resume, two letters of recommendation, and contact information for three professional references. Candidates are also required to submit video samples (15 minutes maximum total duration) demonstrating their recent work. This should include (at the minimum) two contrasting repertoire styles. Video should be shot at close range of the conductor, taken from orchestra's vantage point, facing the FRONT of the conductor, of either a rehearsal or performance with full symphonic or large chamber orchestral ensemble. Videos must be sent electronically with links and dates of capture (Youtube, Vimeo, etc.).

Pianist Provided

No

Opportunity Information

Location

Fort Worth, Texas USA

Season Information

2027-2028

Program Dates

September 01, 2027 - July 22, 2028

Conducting auditions will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 between 10:00am-12:30pm and 2:00-4:00pm (CST)

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 between 10:00 am-2:00pm (CST)

Program Information

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) announces an opening for a one-year position as Assistant Conductor. The successful candidate will assist the FWSO Music Director and serve as cover conductor for the Music Director, Pops conductors, and guest conductors for all orchestra services. The Assistant Conductor will lead education, family, and community concerts in addition to other conducting and administrative duties as specified by the Music Director and Artistic Operations department. Candidates must possess meaningful orchestral conducting experience, a broad knowledge of orchestral repertoire and concert programming, be fluent in English, and demonstrate an ability to deliver remarks (memorized or on the sport) to audiences. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and be eligible to work in the U.S.

About the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under Music Director Robert Spano is deeply committed to uniting its community through presenting over 120 performance, education, and outreach concerts, reaching an audience of more than 150,000 annually. Since its beginnings i