Performance Job
Lincoln, NE, United States
Posted: 03 Mar 2026
Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra
Principal Timpani
(per service)
Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpani Audition
Audition Information
Date: The evening of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: Johnny Carson Theater at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts
301 N 12th St (entrance on N 11th St)
Information about LSO
- With a budget of $1.3M, LSO presents a season between September-May consisting of 7 classical concerts (6 full orchestra plus one chamber orchestra), 2 family concerts, and 2 pops concerts, in addition to a wide range of educational activities.
- LSO musicians are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Lincoln Musicians' Association Local No. 463, American of Federation of Musicians.
- Principal Timpani is an "A Contract" position, with 46 guaranteed services per season.
- The principal per-service rate for the current season is $148.96. Travel reimbursement for players who reside outside of Lancaster County is $0.35 per mile, Players who reside farther away are negotiated on an individual basis (max $250/concert).
- LSO does not provide lodging assistance for out-of-town musicians.
Notes about the Principal Timpani Position
LSO's concert timpani will be provided: Clevelander timpani with Dresden pedals, American set-up.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Next Steps:
Music will be made available upon receipt of application. Please find the Repertoire List on our website: https://lincolnsymphony.com/about/audition/.
After you submit the form, please watch for a response message containing the password to access complete audition packets.
You will be contacted within two weeks of the audition date with confirmation of your audition window.
Please contact Jordan Ellis, Orchestra Manager & Librarian at (402) 476-2211 ext. 3, or jordan@lincolnsymphony.com if you have questions about a submitted application.
Audition Information
Date: The evening of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: Johnny Carson Theater at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts
301 N 12th St (entrance on N 11th St)
Information about LSO
- With a budget of $1.3M, LSO presents a season between September-May consisting of 7 classical concerts (6 full orchestra plus one chamber orchestra), 2 family concerts, and 2 pops concerts, in addition to a wide range of educational activities.
- LSO musicians are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Lincoln Musicians' Association Local No. 463, American of Federation of Musicians.
- Principal Timpani is an "A Contract" position, with 46 guaranteed services per season.
- The principal per-service rate for the current season is $148.96. Travel reimbursement for players who reside outside of Lancaster County is $0.35 per mile, Players who reside farther away are negotiated on an individual basis (max $250/concert).
- LSO does not provide lodging assistance for out-of-town musicians.
Notes about the Principal Timpani Position
LSO's concert timpani will be provided: Clevelander timpani with Dresden pedals, American set-up.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Next Steps:
Music will be made available upon receipt of application. Please find the Repertoire List on our website: https://lincolnsymphony.com/about/audition/.
After you submit the form, please watch for a response message containing the password to access complete audition packets.
You will be contacted within two weeks of the audition date with confirmation of your audition window.
Please contact Jordan Ellis, Orchestra Manager & Librarian at (402) 476-2211 ext. 3, or jordan@lincolnsymphony.com if you have questions about a submitted application.
Closing date: 14 Apr 2026
Start date: September 2026
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