For classical & jazz musicians1,662+ live opportunitiesfree forever

Every audition.Every stage.Your next cadenza awaits.

1,662+ opportunities from 4,805+ organizations across 113+ countries. Jobs, competitions, programs, funding — all free, all in one place.

Free forever — no card required Saved searches & deadline alerts One profile, every application

Browse Opportunities

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.

Cadenza My Applications dashboard tracking a musician's submitted applications, statuses, packets, and offers — My Applications — every application you send, with status, packet, recommendations, fee, and offer in one card.

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

Save your résumé once. Reuse it everywhere. — Your materials vault — upload once, mark a default, and reuse it across every Cadenza application.

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

Always know exactly where you stand. — One portal per application: timeline, decision, offer, and your full packet — including inline audition playback.

Free for musicians, always.

Create your profile, save your materials, and start applying — Cadenza never charges you a cent. If an organization sets its own application fee, you see it before you pay.

Browse opportunities Set up your materials

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

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 973+ conservatories and music schools worldwide by tuition, acceptance rate, programs, and facilities.

973+ conservatories and music schools.

Competition Results Archive

Look up verified laureates from major international competitions. The wider historical listing is offline while every row is re-verified against official sources.

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 113+ 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.

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 morning 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 — save your résumé or CV once and reuse it everywhere, and attach audio/video to each application. 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.