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The Tonkunstler Orchestra is the symphony orchestra of Austria's biggest Province Lower Austria and currently has 102 permanent positions (including 7 Academy positions). Most rehearsals and performances take place in Vienna (Musikverein, Gro?er and Gl?serner Saal), St. P?lten (Festspielhaus, Gro?er Saal) and Grafenegg. Appropriate payment for the vacant positions is guaranteed.

1st Violin Tutti
Repertoire - One of the following concertos: W. A. Mozart, G major KV 216 or D major KV 218 or A major KV 219
In addition one concerto of free choice.
Application deadline: October 30th 2009
Audition date: December 17th 2009
Audition location: Musikverein Vienna

Percussion
Application deadline: October 30th 2009
Audition date: December 19th 2009
Audition location: Musikverein Vienna

The orchestra scores will be sent by mail.

Please send your written application (including your Curriculum Vitae) to the following address:

N? Tonk?nstler Betriebs-
ges.m.b.H.
Orchestra Office
Suzanne Blaha-Zagler
Kulturbezirk 2
A 3109 St. P?lten
T: +43 (0)2742 908070

Additional information:
http://www.tonkuenstler.at/orchestra/musicians/vacancies

The Basque National Orchestra announces auditions for the following orchestral positions:
? Principal Second Violin
application deadline — 21.10.2009, 15:00
audition — 28.10.2009, 10:00
annual salary — 44 000 Euros
application, program and additional information: http://www.euskadikoorkestra.es/upload/audiciones_archivos/pdf/en/Regulations%20Principal%20Second%20Violin%202009.pdf
? 2 Tutti Violins
application deadline — 21.10.2009, 15:00
audition — 28.10.2009, 10:00
annual salary — 38 400 Euros
application, program and additional information: http://www.euskadikoorkestra.es/upload/audiciones_archivos/pdf/en/2%20Tutti%20Violin%20Regulations.pdf
? Principal Viola
application deadline — 21.10.2009, 15:00
audition — 30.10.2009, 10:00
annual salary — 44 000 Euros
application, program and additional information: http://www.euskadikoorkestra.es/upload/audiciones_archivos/pdf/en/Regulations%20Principal%20Viola%202009.pdf
? 2 Tutti Violas
application deadline — 21.10.2009, 15:00
audition — 30.10.2009, 10:00
annual salary — 38 400 Euros
application, program and additional information: http://www.euskadikoorkestra.es/upload/audiciones_archivos/pdf/en/Regulations%202%20Violas%20Tutti%202009.pdf
? First Trombone playing Second
application deadline — 18.01.2010, 15:00
audition — 25.01.2010, 10:00
annual salary — 44 000 Euros
application, program and additional information: http://www.euskadikoorkestra.es/upload/audiciones_archivos/pdf/en/Regulations%20First%20Trombone%202010.pdf
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In order to offer orchestral experience for highly talented young musicians the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (CySO) announces a scholarship program.
Applications are invited for the following instruments:
? 1st Trombone
? 2nd Trombone
? 3rd Trombone with optional Bass Trombone
The scholarship program is open to European citizens. Any advanced university or music high school students and musicians who graduated in the past two years can apply.
Applications must include:
- the application form which can be provided by the CySO, upon request
- recommendation from the director of the university or high school
- CV including professional education and previous orchestral experience
- a DVD recording1 of the applicant, performing the following works:
===Solo===
Ferdinand David: Trombone Concerto - 1st & 2nd movement
===Orchestral Excerpts===
Mozart: Tuba Mirum (from Requiem)
R. Strauss: Tod und Verlkl?rung
R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche (2nd tromb.)
Stravinsky: Der Feuervogel
Kodaly: Hary Janos – Suite (Bass trombone)
R. Strauss: Elektra (Bass trombone)
The CySO offers for the selected applicants: a three month cooperation with the CySO (available periods are: 15 Jan. 2010 – 15 Apr. 2010 and 15 Apr. 2010 – 15 Jul. 2010) a scholarship grant of 800 EUR/month a contribution (max. 300 EUR) to one return flight ticket accommodation
Applications must be received before the 16 November 2009. Further information:
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 28922, 2084 Acropolis, Nicosia, ... more

Finnish National Opera, General Music Director Mikko Franck, announces audition for Sub-principal Trumpet. Obligation to play B-flat and C-trumpets, cornets and German trumpets (rotary valve trumpets)

Permanent position starting from 1.1.2010 or by agreement
Salary range 2982,00 — 3778,74/month

Audition 6.11.2009, applications close 8.10.2009

Required pieces:
J. Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet E-flat major
AND A. Jolivet: Air de Bravoure
AND Orchestral excerpts which will be sent via e-mail after the closing date.

An accompanist will be provided but candidates may bring their own if they so desire. Position is open to applicants of any nationality.

Applications must include:
Personal data including full name, date of birth, full address and nationality
CV including professional education and work experience

Applications: katja.haavisto@operafin.fi
Or: Finnish National Opera, Orchestral Department, PO Box 176, FI-00251 Helsinki, Finland

Are you interested in working for Africa's premier Orchestra? We have several vacant positions, which are listed below. Read the requirements and if you would like to apply then send a complete CV, recorded audition pieces on CD, video or similar, and all your contact details to:
The Orchestra Manager
KZN Philharmonic
PO Box 5353, Durban, 4000, South Africa
3rd Floor, 29 Acutt Street, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Tel: +27 31 369 9438
Fax: +27 31 369 9403
Email: kznpo@kznpo.co.za
Applications ARE Invited FOR THE Following Positions:
? Tutti violin (6 positions)
? Tutti viola
? Trumpet (co-principal) - Auditions on Monday 9 November 2009 from 9am onwards
Note:
- For cadetship applications the candidate must be either entering or in undergraduate study, a recent university graduate or pursuing graduate level studies.
- Successful candidates must be willing to relocate to Durban.
Please Note:
Accompanists are not provided, and not essential. If an accompanist is used it is total responsible of the candidate.
Auditions may be recorded for review and representation purposes.
The Kznpo does not provide pianos for such accompanists, except when auditions are held at the Natal Playhouse company in Durban.
For auditions held in Durban, S.A. the Kznpo audition panel will be in attendance.
All candidates are to supply their own instruments and all music required.
Candidates are at liberty to inform the adjudicator of nay other instruments on which he/she is proficient and which the candidates would like to ... more

Seeks applicants for the First trumpet (50%)
Audition date January 29th, 2010 | Application closing date: December 15th , 2009.

All duties to commence as soon as possible.

Candidates for the audition are requested to submit their applications, including a detailed resume stating their nationality (and a copy of residence and labour permit, if nessecary), before the closing dates as mentioned above. Please write the following code on your application: MSchairSaug09. Candidates must be citizens of the European Union, or possess an unrestricted residence and labour permit. All of the auditions will take place in Groningen, The Netherlands. For further information please contact Mr. M. Mandos, Artistic Manager of the NNO.

Noord Nederlands Orkest
Trompsingel 19
9724 CZ Groningen
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0) 50 369 58 00
Fax: +31 (0) 50 369 58 15
E-mail: info@nno.nu

The North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (Noord Nederlands Orkest) is one of the largest symphony orchestras in The Netherlands with 90 musicians. Residing in Groningen, the orchestra gives approximately 120 concerts per season, mainly in the Northern part of The Netherlands. The orchestra has an adventurous programming and distinguishes itself as such in The Netherlands. Michel Tabachnik is chief conductor of the Noord Nederlands Orkest. Check www.nno.nu for more information.

By sending an application form you can apply to a vacancy. You can download the application form here:
http://www.nedpho.nl/sollform.pdf
and send it to: Stichting Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest, Damrak 213, 1012 ZH Amsterdam.
For information about the vacancies you can contact the personnel and production department, Karen Saris (tel. 31 20 5217532 or by email ks@nedpho.nl)
? Sub principal viola (100%)
The auditions will be on 13 January 2009 (both 1st and 2nd round)
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is 2 December 2009; only official application forms will be accepted.
? Viola tutti (100%)
The auditions will be on 13 January 2010 (both 1st and 2nd round)
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is 2 December; only official application forms will be accepted.
? Solo trumpet (100%)
The auditions will be on 20 April 2010 (1st round) and 21 April 2010 (2nd round)
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is 9 March 2010; only official application forms will be accepted.
? Cello tutti(100%)
The auditions will be on 9 June 2010 (1st and 2nd round)
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is 28 April 2010; only official application forms will be accepted.
All instruments auditions are open only to musicians with EU citizenship (except citizens from Bulgaria and Romania) and other musicians residing in Holland for at least three years and in the possession of a permit to stay with additional work permit-free status. The selection committee reserves the right ... more

Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra announces auditions for the following openings.
? Violin (7 Positions)
? Viola (3 Positions)
? Cello (2 Positions)
? Clarinet (1 Position)
? Bassoon (1 Position)
? Trumpet (1 Position)
? Trombone or Bass Trombone (1 Position)
Qualifications and Audition Procedures
1. Qualifications
Applicants should have ability and health to perform as a professional orchestra member. Applicants must be younger than 35 years old as of April 1, 2010. Applicants for 5 violin positions and 1 trumpet position must be able to join the Orchestra soon after announcement of final audition results is made in early March. Applicants for 2 violin, 3 viola, 2 cello, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon and 1 trombone or bass trombone position(s) should be able to join the Orchestra from September, 2010. Applicants should have basic proficiency in English or Japanese.
The above requirements may be waived or altered, on the basis of separate consultations, in case of students or members of other orchestras who have time remaining in their contracts.
2. Preliminary Auditions (Tape Auditions)
To apply, please follow the instruction below.
Download an application form (PDF) and complete it.
Application forms may be found at here:
http://hpac-orc.jp/eng/auditions/2010/application_form.pdf
Download a repertoire list (PDF) and record your performance of required repertoires on CD (no video recording is acceptable), MD or audiotape. Please indicate your instrument, full name, and telephone number both ... more

Alternating 1st Leader (1st violin)
Audition: Solo play Thursday October 29th 2009 11 am
Orchestral play Friday October 30th 2009 at 10 am to 1 pm
Audition commissions:
1st Round
- 1st and 2nd movements with cadenzas from one of the following concertos:
W. A. Mozart - No. 4 in D Major, or No. 5 in A Major,
- Orchestral excerpts
2nd Round:
- 1st movement of one of the following concertos:
Beethoven, Brahms, Nielsen, Tchaikovsky or Sibelius
- Orchestral excerpts
3rd Round – Friday October 30th:
- Orchestra round with full orchestra
Excerpts from the orchestral literature can be downloaded from www.aalborgsymf.dk ’ledige stillinger/vacancies’
The alternating 1st leader has 6 weeks off with possibility to negotiate further reduction from duty – against equivalent reduction of pay.
Applications no later than: Friday October 9th 2009
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3rd Horn with duty to play 1st horn
Audition: Friday November 6th 2009 at 11 am
Audition commissions:
1st Round
- 1st movement of R. Strauss: Horn concerto No. 1 op. 11 Es Major
2nd Round
- 1st and 2nd movement of Mozart: Horn concerto No. 4 Es Major KV 495
Excerpts from the orchestral literature can be downloaded from www.aalborgsymf.dk ’ledige stillinger/vacancies’
Applications no later than: Friday October 23rd 2009
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Ensemble MidtVest (Denmark) has the following vacancy to fill
starting January 20th, 2010: Horn Chamber Music, Full-time
Audition in Herning, Denmark on Sunday, November 29th, 2009
1st round
W. A. Mozart Concerto for horn and orchestra no. 4 K. 495, first movement with cadenza
2nd round
R. Schumann Adagio and Allegro for horn and piano op. 70
3rd round
J. Brahms Horn Trio op. 40, third movement (Adagio)
C. Nielsen Wind Quintet op. 43, third movement including Prelude
Both pieces are to be played with musicians from the ensemble.
The first round is to be played behind a screen. A piano accompanist will be provided. After the second round, the participants chosen for the final round will be invited to a 10 to 15-minutes interview. The ensemble does not pay for travel
expenses, accommodation, catering etc.
Ensemble MidtVest is a classical chamber music ensemble consisting of a string quartet, a wind quintet and a pianist, based in Herning in Western Denmark. It is one of five region-based ensembles, supported mainly by the public authorities. In September 2009 the ensemble moved its base to Heart (Herning Museum of Contemporary Art) which houses the ensemble’s own chamber music concert hall. The ensemble’s repertoire spans from renaissance and baroque to contemporary music. A major part of the ensemble’s artistic activities consists of developing new projects between different musical genres. The ensemble seeks to find its own sound and hereby present the classical tradition in ever new ... more