For Classical & Jazz Musicians
Your next cadenza awaits
845+ opportunities from 3,831+ organizations across 140+ countries. Jobs, competitions, programs, funding — all free, all in one place.
845+
Active Listings
3,831+
Organizations
927+
Music Schools
140+
Countries
See it live
Apply once. Track everything.
Auditions, jobs, competitions, and programs in one place — apply with your saved materials and follow every application from submitted to offer. Always free for musicians.
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Your materials vault
Save your résumé once. Reuse it everywhere.
Keep your résumé, CV, and repertoire list in one private vault, then attach them in a click whenever you apply — no more hunting for the latest PDF.
- Private to you until you apply
- Set a default for each type
- Reused across every application
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Application portal
Always know exactly where you stand.
Every application gets a live portal: a status timeline, your decision message and offer letter when they land, and your audition video right where you left it.
- Live status timeline
- Decision messages + offer letters
- Your packet & audition, in one place
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Free for musicians, always.
Create your profile, save your materials, and start applying — there’s never a charge to find work on Cadenza.
Browse by Category
Seven lanes, one platform
Every type of music opportunity, neatly organized and easy to find.
Jobs & Auditions
Orchestra, teaching, and staff positions
Competitions
Solo and chamber music competitions
Programs
Festivals, masterclasses, and residencies
Admissions
School and conservatory openings
Funding
Grants, scholarships, and awards
Calls
Calls for scores, artists, and projects
Gigs
Freelance and short-term engagements
Why Cadenza?
Built for musicians, by musicians
Everything you need to find, track, and prepare for your next opportunity.
One Search, Every Opportunity
Orchestra auditions, teaching positions, competitions, summer festivals, funding, and gigs — all in one place.
No more checking 20 different websites.
Filter by Your Instrument
Browse only the opportunities relevant to your instrument. From piccolo to contrabassoon, we have 52+ instruments covered.
52+ instruments supported.
Smart Deadline Alerts
Get notified about new listings matching your instrument, location, and career preferences. Never miss a deadline.
Set once, never miss an opportunity.
Calendar Integration
Subscribe to audition and competition deadlines via iCal. They show up right in your existing calendar app.
Deadlines in your calendar automatically.
School Comparison Tools
Compare 927+ conservatories and music schools worldwide by tuition, acceptance rate, programs, and facilities.
927+ conservatories and music schools.
Competition Results Archive
Browse historical results from major international competitions. Research laureates, trends, and winning repertoire.
Research before you apply.
Repertoire Search (growing)
Search required works and excerpts by composer, work, or instrument. Coverage grows as listings publish their repertoire requirements.
Prep smarter, not harder.
Save & Track Applications
Bookmark opportunities, track your applications, and manage your audition pipeline all in one dashboard.
Your personal opportunity tracker.
Worldwide Coverage
Opportunities from 140+ countries. US orchestras, German Hochschulen, UK conservatoires, Asian competitions — all here.
Truly global coverage.
Forum & Blog
Connect with fellow musicians, discuss auditions, share career advice, and learn from published articles.
You are not alone in this career.
How It Works
Get started in minutes
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Browse or Search
Filter by instrument, country, deadline, or category.
2
Save & Track
Bookmark interesting opportunities and manage your applications.
3
Set Alerts
Get notified when new opportunities match your criteria.
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Apply With Confidence
Use our tools to prep repertoire and research schools.
Free tools. Clear checkout fees.
Cadenza’s musician tools are free. No premium tiers, no paywall, no “contact us for pricing.” If a school or organization charges an official application fee, we show that fee and the small service fee before you pay.
- Browse all 845+ opportunities
- Save and track applications
- Set up personalized alerts
- Compare 927+ music schools
- Search audition repertoire as coverage grows
- Subscribe to calendar feeds
- Join the forum
Frequently asked questions
Is Cadenza really free for musicians?
Yes. Browsing, search, saving listings, deadline alerts, profile, application tracker, calendar feeds, and the Cadenza Forum are free with no premium tiers and no paywall. If a school or organization sets its own official application fee, Cadenza shows that fee plus a small service fee before checkout.
Do I need an account to browse listings?
No. You can browse and search all auditions, competitions, festivals, jobs, and grants without signing up. An account is only needed to save listings, set alerts, track applications, or post in the Cadenza Forum.
How do I get alerts for new opportunities in my instrument?
Sign up, complete onboarding to set your instruments and interests, and your weekly digest will lead with listings for your instruments. For instrument-specific delivery, subscribe to a per-instrument iCal or RSS feed, or save a keyword/category alert that emails you daily.
Can I subscribe to a calendar feed?
Yes. Every instrument, organization, and lane has an iCal feed you can add to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or any calendar app. New opportunities and updated deadlines appear automatically.
Can I track applications I have sent out?
Yes. The application tracker in your dashboard lets you record where you applied, the deadline, the status (drafted, submitted, advanced, accepted, declined), and notes. It works whether you applied on Cadenza or on the organization’s own portal.
How are listings sourced and kept accurate?
Listings come from three sources: organizations posting directly on Cadenza, our editorial team curating from public announcements, and automated discovery of opportunities published on organization career pages. Every listing has a provenance badge so you can see how it was sourced.
Questions, answered.
- Is Cadenza really free for musicians?
- Yes. Browsing, search, alerts, saved listings, profiles, calendar feeds, and application tracking are free with no account fee, subscription, or premium musician tier. If a school or organization sets its own official application fee, Cadenza shows that fee plus a small service fee (5% + $0.99) at checkout that covers payment processing and platform costs — the school or organization receives 100% of the fee it set.
- How do I get opportunities sent to me?
- Create a free account, follow your instruments, and set saved-search alerts. We email matching opportunities in a daily 9am digest — plus per-instrument iCal and RSS feeds — no spam, just listings that fit you.
- Can I apply directly through Cadenza?
- Many listings accept in-platform applications — upload audio/video and a résumé once and reuse them everywhere. Others link to the organization’s own portal; either way you track status in your dashboard.
- Do you sell my data?
- No. We don’t sell personal data and we never put it in URLs. Organizations only see what you choose to share when you apply.
- What instruments and genres do you cover?
- Classical and jazz across every orchestral and band instrument, plus voice, composition, and conducting — and a dedicated jazz world.