The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is made up of some of the area's finest professional and amateur instrumentalists, all of whom play as volunteers without pay. Many of our members are professional musicians who play with the MSO not for pay but for the unique performing experiences and challenging repertoire they enjoy.

We work with our host organizations to present and promote symphonic performances for diverse audiences, and we enjoy significant financial support from our patrons and grantors; in addition, we rely on player contributions of $100 per season, payable on flexible schedules.

Auditions for all strings are scheduled through the Personnel Manager. Please fill out the form below or call the MSO office at (651) 645-4283, and prepare excerpts for your instrument found in the following table.

Auditions for winds, brass and percussion:  Currently the second bassoon chair is vacant.  If interested in auditioning for second bassoon, contact us by filling out the form below or calling the MSO office at (651) 645-4283.  Please prepare the excerpts in the .pdf document below.

If you would like to audition for MSO's substitute list (any instrument), please contact us by filling out the form below or calling the MSO office at (651) 645-4283. The principal player will contact you to set up an audition.