Opportunities

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) has been called by Alex Ross in The New Yorker “one of the boldest orchestras in America.” It is a dynamic regional orchestra of 83 professional musicians that performs in the 1800-seat, acoustically superb Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The orchestra’s season consists of 7 classical concerts, 3 pops concerts, education concerts, special programs (Lakota Music Project and Bridging Cultures), and regional tours. The SDSO enjoys a growing and diverse audience. Recent and upcoming guest artists include John Corigliano, Emanuel Ax, Reena Esmail, Conrad Tao, Joyce Yang, David Kim, Zhou Long and John Luther Adams. Concerts are broadcast on South Dakota Public Radio, and many are also live-streamed free of charge by South Dakota Public Broadcasting. The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra strives to embody the values of equity, belonging, diversity, and inclusion, and to empower its many constituents to contribute to and foster its growth. We are intentional about building multicultural bridges through music and encourage people from all backgrounds and cultures to be a part of the work we do.

Compensation:
This is a per-service position.
Musician per service rates for 2025-2026 season are:
- Principal: $105.38
- Associate: $95.96
- Section: $85.68
Additional payment provided for mileage (42 cents/mile, up to 600 total miles roundtrip), hotel, and per diem as stated in musician contract

Season: September – May, needed as determined by repertoire

Interested applicants should complete THIS FORM (visit link) and email a one-page performance resume to personnel.manager@sdsymphony.org by Monday, April 7, 2025.