Positions:

Assistant Principal Double Bass (tenure-track)

Compensation:

• Per-service rate: $115.00
• Travel stipend based on mileage and home-stay housing provided for commuting members
• 48 services in the 2026-2027 season, scheduled in 2 to 4-day condensed sets.

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, September 3rd 2026

Audition Date: Thursday, September 24th 2026

Dates of Employment: Beginning November 6,  2026

Who Should Apply?

The YSO seeks bassists who demonstrate consistent musical excellence, strong ensemble skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive working environment.

Winning candidates of titled positions should be prepared to lead their sections when called upon. This includes collaborating with the librarian and other string principals on bowings, providing musical leadership, and setting a tone of professionalism and collegiality. All musicians are expected to bring reliability, professionalism, and a dedication to high artistic standards in both rehearsal and performance.

YSO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from musicians of all backgrounds, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the future of classical music and seek to reflect those values in our organization. We are committed to equitable audition practices and maintain a screened audition process throughout all rounds.

Application Requirements

• A one-page resumé which includes your contact info (name, email address, physical address and phone number), as well as relevant work experience and education. Submit to Operations Manager Dan Krantz at dan@ysomusic.org.
• Applicants must send a refundable deposit for $100 with a check made payable to the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, mailed to: attn. Operations Manager, 32 N 3rd St #333, Yakima, WA 98901. Deposit will be returned at audition or if cancellation is made at least 7 days prior to the audition day. Your deposit must be received no later than Monday, September 14th  in order to secure an audition time. 
• The successful candidate must hold valid U.S. work authorization documents. 
• Auditions will be held in Yakima, WA.

Click here to download the Audition List and Excerpt Packet

Additional Information

• Typical season runs September through May; 10 concert sets totaling 45-50 services per season.
• The Audition Committee of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
• If titled positions are won by current members of the YSO, their seat may be offered to a runner-up.