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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

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Principal Bassoon with duty of second, third bassoon and following. This is a permanent position at La Scala orchestra in Milan. The principal bassoon position carries additional responsibilities for second and third bassoon sections as well as other related duties. The audition and examination process will run from 15 July 2026 to 25 October 2026. Candidates must complete a competition application form and prepare specified orchestral excerpts for evaluation.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Principal Bassoon with duty of second, third bassoon and following. This is a permanent position at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The competition will run from 15 July 2026 to 25 October 2026. Candidates must download the full competition notice, complete the application form, and prepare the required excerpts for the audition process. This position carries significant responsibilities within the bassoon section of the orchestra.

Audition for Contrabassoon/Section Bassoon position with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Preliminary/Semifinal auditions September 26–October 2, 2026. Final auditions October 3, 2026. Apply by August 3, 2026. A digital recording may be required to supplement résumés. Employment will begin based on the winner's availability and The Philadelphia Orchestra's schedule. Candidates advancing to the last round may be considered for The Philadelphia Orchestra's substitute list.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is holding auditions for the position of principal bassoon. Auditions will be held on 25, 26 and 28 January 2027 in Amsterdam. Candidates should prepare repertoire including Johann Sebastian Bach, Suite in e minor, BWV 996, Allemande and Gigue, with the complete repertoire list available in Muvac. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra works to provide its members with suitable instruments, which are loaned to the musicians during their employment with the orchestra. The organization reserves the right to make a preliminary selection based on received applications. Online applications must be submitted via Muvac.