Auditions & Substitute List
The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is made up of some of the area’s finest professional and amateur instrumentalists, all of whom play as volunteers. Many of our members are professional musicians who play with the MSO not for pay but to be able to enjoy our unique performing experiences and challenging repertoire. We work with our host organizations to present and promote symphonic performances for diverse audiences.
MSO rehearsals are on Tuesday from 7:00-9:30pm at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis.
2025 MSO Auditions – June 24 at Central Lutheran Church
Auditions for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and flute substitutes will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
Auditions are scheduled through the MSO Personnel Manager. To inquire, please email auditions@msomn.org or call the MSO office at 612-567-6724. Be sure to include your full name, contact information, and the instrument you play. We’ll follow up to schedule your audition time.
Preparation and expectations for the audition:
Flute + Piccolo:
For this audition, please prepare a 2-minute solo of your choice along with the four flute excerpts. If you play piccolo, we invite you to also prepare the two piccolo excerpts. Finally, be prepared to sight-read a short example.
Flute Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Strings:
A two-minute solo of your choice
The orchestral excerpts below
Some sight-reading will be provided at the audition
Audition excerpts:
Audition Locations:
Central Lutheran Church
333 S 12th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Substitute List: If you would like to audition for MSO’s substitute list (any instrument), please use this link to email the MSO Personnel Manager (auditions@msomn.org) or call the MSO office at 612-567-6724. Please state your orchestral instrument and give your full name and contact information. We will be in touch regarding your audition.