Auditions
TSYO Auditions
For information about auditioning for the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, please visit the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra Auditions & Registration page.
Current Audition Postings
Associate Principal Bassoon
Tenure track position
International auditions are scheduled for Oct 9-10 (prelims and semis) and Nov 12 (finals).
The TSO will assist with travel and accommodation for candidates who return for the Finals on Nov 12.
The 2026/27 forty-three week season includes a minimum weekly scale fee of $2,529.77. Five of these weeks are paid non-service weeks, with one additional vacation week.
Other benefits: Long-term disability insurance, sick leave, 10% CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada contribution.
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply through Muvac, which involves creating a free profile. When you submit your TSO audition application, you will be prompted to submit valid credit card information for a $100 (CDN) refundable application deposit. Your card will only be charged in the case of a no-show or a cancellation after the confirmation deadline.
Please note, applicants may be required to submit a supplementary recording as part of their application. Those applicants who are required to submit a recording will be informed shortly after the application deadline.
Application deadline: Monday August 31, 2026 11:59pm EST
Confirmation/withdrawal deadline: Monday September 21, 11:59pm EST
Audition Repertoire List (PDF)
Principal Cello
Tenure track position
International auditions are scheduled for Nov 3-5, 2026
The 2026/27 forty-three week season includes a weekly scale fee of $2,529.77. Five of these weeks are paid non-service weeks, with one additional vacation week.
Other benefits: Long-term disability insurance, sick leave, 10% CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada contribution.
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply through Muvac, which involves creating a free profile. When you submit your TSO audition application, you will be prompted to submit valid credit card information for a $100 (CDN) refundable application deposit. Your card will only be charged in the case of a no-show or a late cancellation.
Please note, applicants may be required to submit a supplementary recording as part of their application. Those applicants who are required to submit a recording will be informed shortly after the application deadline.
Application deadline: Monday September 28, 2026 11:59pm EST
Confirmation/Withdrawal deadline: Monday October 19, 11:59pm EST
The audition committee reserves the right to dismiss, at any time during the audition procedure, any candidate who does not meet the required standard of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Please direct all audition-related inquiries to: auditions@TSO.CA
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