I believe there was a trial this week. Do we know what the result was?
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Heard this was a no-hire... I believe there were 2 trials in total
May I add a thought that there are more and more players who feel quite entitled to these positions. Just because one orchestra hires you doesn't indicate that another orchestra or it's process is bad or unfair because they didn't hire you.
I find it odd to read complaints about "highly qualified" candidates not being hired. More than anything it shows (on the part of the complainant) quite a low/dismissive level of understanding and maturity with regard to what it means to be a) a good musician, and b) a professional. Ideally everybody in the finals has demonstrated a certain level of competence, but that is far from everything.
I don't like no hires either but I've also served on committees and know how tricky the process is. Everybody hates it, but a no hire is necessary at times. It's the price of democracy!
It is also more and more difficult to come across well in trials when so many players only know how to fit in and not how to actually contribute. The best orchestras want to better themselves with new hires, not stay the same or hire a trainee.
(I did not take this audition)
I recommend everyone avoid auditioning for ASO. There is incompetence at the helm of this ensemble (the MD)
This orchestra's track record of hiring musicians since the start of the MD's tenure is lackluster.