We are recruiting for the position of Associate Principal Bassoon here at the NZSO.

Candidates should display the highest level of ability and musicianship and possess outstanding communication skills.

We welcome applications from musicians of all nationalities.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Recorded auditions due by: Wednesday 23 October 2024

• Candidates to be advised of outcome by: Friday 1 November 2024

  
  

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

The auditions for this position will be via video recording only.

Successful candidate/s will be invited to play for a trial period with the Orchestra and will be required to perform a live audition at that time.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tunes at A440.

RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

• Recordings must be video and audio

• Auditions must be recorded unaccompanied. Please tune to A440

• Recorded auditions must not be edited (other than cuts between excerpts)

• Recorded auditions must all be recorded on the same day, in the same venue

• Each excerpt should be submitted in a separate file, with filenames as per the Audition Requirements document.

• We recommend using a high quality microphone in a professional recording environment. 

  
  

Only recordings that follow the audition requirements will be accepted.

All documents and recordings should be submitted electronically by Wednesday 23 October 2024.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any queries or require details of conditions and remuneration, please do not hesitate to contact us at auditions@nzso.co.nz

We look forward to receiving all applications and recorded auditions by Wednesday 23 October 2024.