About the Maryland Symphony Orchestra
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra is Western Maryland’s premier professional orchestra serving audiences from the Quad-state region. The MSO attracts the finest musical talents from the Baltimore and Washington metro area. Under the baton of Music Director Elizabeth Schulze—whom the Washington Post calls “a superb conductor”—the MSO has become a first-class orchestra of exceptional artistic quality.
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra performs five Classical Concert pairs and five special concerts per season. Contracted players are given hiring preference for these concerts. In addition to the services listed above, audition winners may be notified of additional opportunities to perform throughout the season.
Current vacancies at the Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Assistant Concertmaster and Fourth Chair First Violin
Auditions will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Kepler Theater at Hagerstown Community College (11512 Kepler Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742). Qualified candidates are encouraged to complete the online application, which must be submitted by May 27, 2026.
Principal Bass
Auditions will take place on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at the Kepler Theater at Hagerstown Community College (11512 Kepler Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742). Qualified candidates are encouraged to complete the online application, which must be submitted by May 26, 2026.