Our vision is to enrich the lives of those we touch, to enhance the cultural life of the community, to educate future generations about the value of music, to entertain our audiences, to elevate the quality of every performance, and to serve as a leader for positive community growth through the performance of excellent symphonic music, and to cooperate with other arts agencies for the betterment of our community.

Orchestra Auditions

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Alexander Mickelthwate announce six auditions to take place in September, 2025.

  • An audition for Section Violin (3 openings) will take place at 6pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
  • An audition for 3rd Percussion will take place at 7pm on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
  • An audition for Principal Tuba will take place at 6pm on Monday, September 15, 2025.
  • An audition for Concertmaster will take place at 5pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
  • An audition for Second Horn will take place at 3pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
  • An audition for Third Horn will take place at 7:30pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025

See specific audition details below:

Benefits of working at the OKCPHIL

In addition to working with an incredible team and attending world-class performances, full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package* at no cost to the individual employee that includes:

  • Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off equivalent to 18 days after 2 months of service
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, summer hours, and holiday breaks**
  • Employee parking

Additional benefits are available with a contribution from the employee:

  • Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (100% match of first 3% of salary, 50% match of the next 4%)
  • Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance

*Benefit offerings are subject to annual review and updates.
**Summer hours and holiday breaks are provided at the discretion of management.