It's all about the audition, not the degree. That said, most people who make it into orchestras have graduate degrees in music performance.
By audition
Dallas Symphony Orchestra was created in 1900.
BBC Symphony Orchestra was created in 1930.
Xalapa Symphony Orchestra was created in 1929.
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra was created in 1962.
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By audition
The first symphony orchestra was in Germany.
Carmel Symphony Orchestra was created in 1976.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra was created in 1900.
Stavanger Symphony Orchestra was created in 1938.
Bern Symphony Orchestra was created in 1877.
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra was created in 1935.
BBC Symphony Orchestra was created in 1930.
Szeged Symphony Orchestra was created in 1969.
Sault Symphony Orchestra was created in 1956.
New Symphony Orchestra was created in 1991.