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Principal Second Violin

Iceland Symphony Orchestra

🇮🇸Violin· Reykjavík· Vollzeit

The Iceland Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the position of Principal Second Violin.The first round of the audition (video round) will be conducted by video submission. The application deadline is 28 October 2026. Applicants will be notified of the results of the first round on 3 November 2026. The subsequent rounds of the audition will take place at Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík, on 7 December 2026, commencing at 9:00 a.m. Applications should be submitted by email to the HR Manager at starf@sinfonia.is and must include: A curriculum vitae Copies of relevant diplomas A link to the video recording for the first round First Round – Video AuditionIn the first round, applicants are required to perform the following: Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3, 4, or 5: 1st movement, exposition and cadenza. Mozart – Die Zauberflöte, Overture: mm. 16–59, Violin II. Mahler – Symphony No. 9: Movement II, mm. 424–444, Violin II. Stravinsky – The Rite of Spring: Reh. [71]–7 mm after [78], Violin II. Strauss – Don Juan: Beginning–14 mm after [C], Violin I. The music for the first round is available here. Subsequent Rounds – Live AuditionThe subsequent rounds will take place at Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík, on 7 December 2026. Applicants will be required to perform the following: Solo Repertoire1st movement, exposition and cadenza from one of the following violin concertos:- Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Beethoven, or Dvořák. Chamber MusicMozart: String Quartet in C major, K. 465, “Dissonance”1st movement, Violin I.The music is available in attachment. Orchestral ExcerptsInformation about the orchestral excerpts is available in attachment. Recording Requirements The performance must be unaccompanied and in orchestral tuning. The video must be recorded in one continuous take, in the order listed above, with no editing. The applicant must remain clearly visible throughout the recording. Short pauses for tuning the instrument or adjusting equipmen

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Principal Horn

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

🇨🇳French Horn· Shanghai, Shanghai· Vollzeit

Required Audition Repertoire 1. First Round – Video submission (See Appendix I for guidelines) 1) One movement of a concerto (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose first movement of Mozart’s works, no cadenza required). 2) Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice (See Appendix II for more details). 2. Second Round – Live Audition, including: 1) Two solo pieces of the applicant’s choice, including: a) One piece from Classical or Baroque period (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose one of Mozart’s works). b) One piece from Romantic period. ² Tuba player may choose any two pieces for the second round. 2) Sight Reading of orchestral excerpts How to Apply 1. Download the application form at http://www.shsymphony.com 2. Provide copies of your highest education certificate and awards certificate if any. Overseas students shall provide education certificate authorized by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. 3. Mail your materials to Human Resources, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Postcode 200031 or email to ssoaudition@shsymphony.com Application Deadline 15 November, 2026 Time and place for second round live audition The live audition is estimated to take place in mid January 2027, applicants with successful videos will be notified by email no later than 20 December, 2026. The audition will take place at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Notice Due to visa requirements, foreign applicants must have more than 2 years of related work experience and be able to provide reference letters detailing their work experience before accepting any position with SSO.

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Tuba

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

🇨🇳Tuba· Shanghai, Shanghai· Vollzeit

Required Audition Repertoire 1. First Round – Video submission (See Appendix I for guidelines) 1) One movement of a concerto (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose first movement of Mozart’s works, no cadenza required). 2) Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice (See Appendix II for more details). 2. Second Round – Live Audition, including: 1) Two solo pieces of the applicant’s choice, including: a) One piece from Classical or Baroque period (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose one of Mozart’s works). b) One piece from Romantic period. ² Tuba player may choose any two pieces for the second round. 2) Sight Reading of orchestral excerpts How to Apply 1. Download the application form at http://www.shsymphony.com 2. Provide copies of your highest education certificate and awards certificate if any. Overseas students shall provide education certificate authorized by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. 3. Mail your materials to Human Resources, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Postcode 200031 or email to ssoaudition@shsymphony.com Application Deadline 15 November, 2026 Time and place for second round live audition The live audition is estimated to take place in mid January 2027, applicants with successful videos will be notified by email no later than 20 December, 2026. The audition will take place at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Notice Due to visa requirements, foreign applicants must have more than 2 years of related work experience and be able to provide reference letters detailing their work experience before accepting any position with SSO.

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Principal Timpani

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

🇨🇳· Shanghai, Shanghai· Vollzeit

Required Audition Repertoire 1. First Round – Video submission (See Appendix I for guidelines) 1) One movement of a concerto (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose first movement of Mozart’s works, no cadenza required). 2) Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice (See Appendix II for more details). 2. Second Round – Live Audition, including: 1) Two solo pieces of the applicant’s choice, including: a) One piece from Classical or Baroque period (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose one of Mozart’s works). b) One piece from Romantic period. ² Tuba player may choose any two pieces for the second round. 2) Sight Reading of orchestral excerpts How to Apply 1. Download the application form at http://www.shsymphony.com 2. Provide copies of your highest education certificate and awards certificate if any. Overseas students shall provide education certificate authorized by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. 3. Mail your materials to Human Resources, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Postcode 200031 or email to ssoaudition@shsymphony.com Application Deadline 15 November, 2026 Time and place for second round live audition The live audition is estimated to take place in mid January 2027, applicants with successful videos will be notified by email no later than 20 December, 2026. The audition will take place at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Notice Due to visa requirements, foreign applicants must have more than 2 years of related work experience and be able to provide reference letters detailing their work experience before accepting any position with SSO.

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Percussion

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

🇨🇳· Shanghai, Shanghai· Vollzeit

Required Audition Repertoire 1. First Round – Video submission (See Appendix I for guidelines) 1) One movement of a concerto (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose first movement of Mozart’s works, no cadenza required). 2) Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice (See Appendix II for more details). 2. Second Round – Live Audition, including: 1) Two solo pieces of the applicant’s choice, including: a) One piece from Classical or Baroque period (violins, woodwinds and horns must choose one of Mozart’s works). b) One piece from Romantic period. ² Tuba player may choose any two pieces for the second round. 2) Sight Reading of orchestral excerpts How to Apply 1. Download the application form at http://www.shsymphony.com 2. Provide copies of your highest education certificate and awards certificate if any. Overseas students shall provide education certificate authorized by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. 3. Mail your materials to Human Resources, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Postcode 200031 or email to ssoaudition@shsymphony.com Application Deadline 15 November, 2026 Time and place for second round live audition The live audition is estimated to take place in mid January 2027, applicants with successful videos will be notified by email no later than 20 December, 2026. The audition will take place at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Notice Due to visa requirements, foreign applicants must have more than 2 years of related work experience and be able to provide reference letters detailing their work experience before accepting any position with SSO.

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Principal Percussion

Joensuu City Orchestra

🇫🇮· Joensuu, North Karelia· Vollzeit· $3.336/yr

Principal PercussionThe Joensuu City Orchestra is a forward-thinking symphony orchestra of 35 musicians. Under the artistic direction of Jukka Untamala, the orchestra is known for its open-minded and diverse programming. The Joensuu City Orchestra is inviting applications for the position of: PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION In this position, you will participate in orchestral, chamber music and outreach performances and maintain the high level of instrumental proficiency required by the orchestral repertoire. You will also be responsible for acquire assistants and substitute musicians needed for the percussion section. The role combines artistic expertise, organizational skills, and excellent collaboration and communication abilities. Success in this position requires the ability to as part of a team, manage a wide range of practical arrangements, and apply creativity effectively in varying situations. If the selected candidate is a non-EU citizen, they must hold a valid work and residence permit at the commencement of employment. Audition: Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 1:00 PMCarelia-hall, Yliopistokatu 4, 80100 Joensuu Audition Repertoire: 1. T. Ferchen: Sweet (timpani) G. Stout: Mexican Dance nr 2 (marimba) J. Delécluse: Douze Études, nr 1 (snare drum) 2. Orchestra excerpts 3. Orchestra exerpts played with the orchestra The audition invitation and orchestral exerpts will be sent by email after the application deadline. Orchestral excerpts may be ordered in advance by contacting orkesteri@joensuu.fi. Salary: Monthly salary for the position is 3208,24-3464,90€, based on experience and instrument and concert attitre allowance. Terms of employment are in accordance with the General Collective Agreement for Municipal Personnel (KVTES) and the Finnish Musicians’ Union Agreement (MuusikkoTES). The position begins on January 7, 2027, or as agreed. A job interview is part of the audition process. The job includes 6-month trial period. Application deadline

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Percussion

West Point Band

🇺🇸· West Point, ny· Vollzeit· $90.182/yr

Preliminary Recordings due: Nov 2, 2026Electronic submission must be received by: 11:59 PM EST*Live Round: Feb 23, 2027Applicants invited to the live round will receive paid travel, lodging, and food stipend provided by U.S. Army (pending approval for military service).Application packets:Audition packets must include a resume with date of birth, cover letter, and high-quality video recordings no more than six months old with the following music in this order (separate files for each excerpt): Snare Drum: John S. Pratt: Drum Corps on Parade from “14 Modern Contest Solos”; performed using traditional grip. Perform at quarter = 116 Mitchell Peters: Solo of choice from “Advanced Snare Drum Studies”Mallets: Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor from “Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone” by Morris Goldenberg. Perform on marimba. Start at the beginning and end on the downbeat five measures after Rehearsal D.4-mallet solo of choice. No more than three minutes total. Partial selections are permitted.Drum Set: Demonstrate the following styles. No more than three minutes total for all four styles. Medium SwingSambaRockMambo Cymbals: Solo crashes: Three soft, three medium, three loud. Pause for 2-3 seconds between each crash. Timpani: Perform one etude choice (three or four drums) from one of the following: “Etudes for Timpani” – Richard Hochrainer “Fundamental Method for Timpani” – Mitchell Peters “Symphonic Studies for Timpani” – Nick Woud Optional: Solo of excerpt of choice demonstrating additional percussion skills that highlight personal strengths. Examples: Mallet solo, hand percussion, drum set. Recorded selections with ensembles or play-along tracks are permitted. Partial selections of pieces are permitted. No more than three minutes total. Live round excerpts will be sent to selected candidates via email. Your resume should include education, performance/work/teaching experience, and references. Your cover letter should augment your resume, descri

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Bassoonist

Akropolis Reed Quintet

🇺🇸Bassoon· Northville, mi· Vollzeit· $50.000/yr

After announcing the departure of founding bassoonist Ryan Reynolds, Akropolis seeks a new, permanent bassoonist, the first personnel change in its 18-year history. Please see links for full job posting, application portal, and excerpt packet. Time: Average of 100 days annually, inclusive of all work days including travel, rehearsal, performances, and workshops. Location: May live anywhere within the continental United States or be willing to relocate to the continental United States. Salary: $50,000, paid twice monthly for 12 months The organization pays all travel expenses associated with being a member of the ensemble including transportation, meals, and lodging. Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, pre-tax FSA, vision, dental, disability insurance (short and long term), life insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) available. Akropolis offers 100% Paid Parental Leave. Fringe Benefits: $2,000 in additional reimbursements to support expenses associated with child care, pet care, instrument care, instrument equipment purchases, etc. Round 1 Online Submission: Due November 30, 2026, notification by December 4, 2026 Round 2 In-person Rehearsal + Interview Round: January 4-8, 2027 in Michigan with the quintet Round 3 Concert Round: Selected candidates will be invited to perform with Akropolis Feb-April, 2027 Please see links for full job posting, application portal, and excerpt packet.

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U.S. Navy Band - Soprano Vocalist

United States Navy Music

🇺🇸· Washington, dc· Vollzeit· $83.076/yr

The United States Navy Band is seeking a soprano vocalist for an immediate opening in the Sea Chanters Chorus. To be considered for an audition, candidates must first apply online. Candidates will have the option to either participate in a live preliminary round on Monday, November 2, 2026 or submit a preliminary pre-screening recording in lieu of the live preliminary round. Subsequent rounds will take place Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for those that are called back to participate. Repertoire requirements can be found below. Qualifications: Successful candidates for this vacancy must demonstrate commanding stage presence, superior versatility, outstanding solo and choral technique, and advanced sight-reading ability. Audition Timeline: Monday, September 28, 2026: Optional pre-screening recordings are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT. Monday, October 5, 2026: Pre-screening adjudication results will be sent to candidates. Monday, October 19, 2026: All applications and scores are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT. Monday - Tuesday, November 2-3, 2026: A live audition will be held in Washington, DC. Application Instructions: To register for this audition, complete the U.S. Navy Band Audition Application. You will be contacted by a Navy Band audition manager within two business to confirm receipt. At that time, you receive instructions for selecting your live or prerecorded preliminary round option. Do not submit recordings prior to receiving instructions to do so. Reply promptly to all correspondence. Complete the online application with enough time to prepare and submit recordings using the instructions received from the Audition Manager. Eligibility: The Navy has strict eligibility requirements. All applicants must be aged 18 to 41 and otherwise qualified for military service. Learn more here: https://www.navy.com/joining/requirements.

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Cello soloist (2nd stand) with obligation 1st soloist

Nationaal Orkest van België / Orchestre National de Belgique

🇧🇪Cello· Bruxelles, Brussels-Capital Region· Vollzeit

The candidate taking up the position has to be laureate of the audition and fulfill the general conditions for admission. Non-EU candidates have to comply with the laws of immigration. The candidate is recruited on the basis of fulltime contract (100% with rotation) with salary based on scale 0S03 (gross salary starting from 49.244,51 €). For all questions relating to remuneration and valorisation of relevant work experience, please send an e-mail to hr@nationalorchestra.be. The laureate who takes up the position is offered a contract of unlimited duration with two evaluations: one after 6 months (mid-term evaluation) and the last one after 12 months. A positive evaluation after 12 months is required to officially employed with unlimited duration at the Belgian National Orchestra. The candidate works closely with the colleagues within the cello section, the section leader and all other colleagues that are employed at the Belgian National Orchestra. He/she interprets and performs all orchestral parts for cello and contributes to an outstanding performance. He/she assures the coordination within the own section during rehearsals, performances and recordings to make sure the section functions the most optimal way. He/she assures an exemplary behavior that comes with the function. He/she takes part in auditions and acts as a coach for occasional academy students or occasional additional players within the section. A full job description is available on demand.

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Assistant Principal Bassoon/Contrabassoon

Lyric Opera of Chicago

🇺🇸Bassoon· Chicago, il· Vollzeit

THE POSITION Assistant Principal Bassoon/Contrabassoon Currently, the Bassoon Section consists of two musicians, Principal and Assistant Principal/Contrabassoon. As such, the Assistant Principal Bassoon/Contrabassoon currently performs primarily as Second Bassoon, is responsible for Principal Bassoon when the Principal is not in attendance (typically, at least one opera per season), Contrabassoon whenever required, and any other needed parts in the section. THE CONTRACT In the 2027/2028 season, players will receive: · 22-week contract (late September – late April) · Base rate of $3,346.79/per week (total base pay of $73,629.38) · Additional 10% Principal overscale pay (additional $7,362.94) · Additional 18% vacation pay (additional $14,578.62) · 11.99% pension · Sick and personal time · Year-round health and life insurance (including dental and vision) · Group term life insurance in the amount of $50,000 · Optional pre-taxed deductions for flexible spending, dependent care, and 403(b) retirement savings · Additional paid performance opportunities through various arms of the company (Lyric Unlimited, Musical Theater Initiative, etc.) THE AUDITIONPreliminary Rounds Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Thursday, October 29, 2026 Semi-Final and Final Rounds Friday, October 30, 2026 Saturday, October 31, 2026 Note: While the dates reserved for semi-finals and finals will not change, we may not use both days. The final schedule will depend on the number of auditionees advancing from the preliminary round. A candidate who does not initially advance to the semi-final or final round of auditions may be invited to do so at the conclusion of the preliminary and/or semi-final rounds. This candidate will be notified promptly of their invitation to advance. Vacancies resulting from the selection of a current Orchestra member for a principal or assistant principal

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Concours alto tuttiste

Orchestre de Chambre de Paris

🇫🇷Viola· Paris· Vollzeit

CONCOURS DU 02 NOVEMBRE 2026 POUR LE RECRUTEMENT D’UN(E) ALTO TUTTISTE Ce concours est ouvert aux candidats de toutes nationalités.Tout candidat doit satisfaire aux conditions générales suivantes :- Justifier de son état civil- Jouir de ses droits civiques- Etre reconnu apte, médicalement, au métier de musicien.Engagement en contrat à durée indéterminée (avec période d’essai de trois mois renouvelable une fois).Prise de fonction souhaitée le 18 janvier 2027.Rémunération (3ème catégorie) : 3320,57€ bruts mensuels, pour 75 heures par mois annualisées.La fiche d’inscription est obligatoire. Elle doit comporter les renseignements suivants :Nom et prénom - Date et lieu de naissance - Nationalité - Adresse – adresse e-mail - Numéro de téléphone – Formation - Emplois antérieurs et actuels.Elle peut être accompagnée d’un CV.Elle devra nous parvenir par l’intermédiaire de notre formulaire d’inscription accessible sur notre sitehttp://www.orchestredechambredeparis.com/recrutement/Ou par courrier à :Orchestre de chambre de ParisService concours de recrutement221, Avenue Jean Jaurès75019 ParisFranceAu plus tard le 14 octobre 2026DATE ET LIEU DU CONCOURS :Les épreuves se dérouleront 02 novembre 2026 à partir de 9 heures à la Philharmonie de Paris, entrée des artistes, 191 boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris. (Voir plan d’accès).Tous les candidats sont convoqués à la même heure pour le tirage au sort déterminant l’ordre de passage.Le jury se réserve le droit de refuser tout candidat se présentant en retard (après l’horaire de convocation).Les frais de séjour et de déplacement ainsi que ceux concernant les répétitions avec le(a) pianiste accompagnateur sont à la charge des candidats (chaque candidat peut également, s’il le souhaite, se faire accompagner par un pianiste de son choix).Règlement du concours disponible sur www.orchestredechambredeparis.com/recrutement