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Iceland Symphony Orchestra announces an open position of Co-Principal Horn. An audition will take place on October 19, 2026, at Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík. The audition will begin at 1:00 p.m. Application deadline: October 5, 2026. A formal application form is not required; applications can be submitted by sending an email, along with CV and copies of relevant diplomas/certificates, to the Human Resources Director at starf@sinfonia.is. Solo works W. A. Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495, first movement with cadenza. Richard Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1, Op. 11, first movement. Orchestral excerptsThe orchestral excerpts, including the specific passages to be played, see attachment. Beethoven - Symphony No. 7, 1st movement Brahms - Symphony No. 2, 1st movement Brahms - Piano Concerto No1, 1st movement Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3, 2nd movement Bruckner - Symphony No. 4, 1st movement Wagner - Götterdämmerung Wagner - Lohengrin R. Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel R. Strauss - Ein Heldenleben R. Strauss - Don Juan Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5, 2nd movement Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5, 1st movement Ravel - Piano Concerto in G major About the positionIceland Symphony Orchestra is seeking a full-time Co-Principal Horn. The ISO horn section consists of five members. A university-level education in instrumental performance is required. Salary is determined by the collective agreement between the Iceland Symphony Orchestra Players' Association and the Ministry of Finance. Applicants from outside the EEA are required to obtain a work permit, which is subject to approval by the Association of Icelandic Musicians (FÍH) and the Directorate of Immigration. About the OrchestraFounded in 1950, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra is the national orchestra of Iceland. The Iceland Symphony Orchestra employs 87 permanent musicians. The orchestra has for years been at the forefront of orchestras in the Nordic countries and has received high

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0.75 FTE position, parental leave cover Requirements Secondary or university education in music – playing the relevant instrument (in case of exceptional talent or artistic personality or an outstanding and widely recognised expert in the field, the qualification requirements may be waived); flexibility, reliability, independence, precision. Offer salary according to applicable regulations (12th public sector salary grade) and corresponding experience; meal allowance; 5 weeks of vacation; start date by mutual agreement. Applications containing full name and contact details (e-mail, phone number) should be sent along with a structured CV and information about a request for an accompanist – either in printed form by post to the MFO office (Horní náměstí 424/23, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic) or in electronic form (documents in PDF format) to the e-mail address inspektor@mdmf.cz, no later than 5th October 2026. Please write “Audition – 2nd flute with the obligation of 1st flute and piccolo” on the envelope or in the subject of the e-mail. The application also has to include a statement of consent to the Moravian Theatre and Moravian Philharmonic processing the personal data of the applicant for the purpose of administrating this audition and keeping records of job applicants. If the applicant does not give this consent, they cannot be included in the audition and the documents they sent will be rejected and returned. Selected candidates will be invited to the audition which will take place 12th October 2026 at 10.00 in the Reduta concert hall of the Moravian Philharmonic (Horní náměstí 424/23, Olomouc). The exact schedule of the audition will be specified five days after the application deadline. The audition will consist of 2 rounds. The candidates are required to prepare:- solo performance with the piano accompaniment: W. A. Mozart: Flute concerto No. 1 in G major K 313 – 1st and 2nd movement with cadenzas- selected sections of orchestral pa

Slovak State Philharmonic Košice was founded in 1968 as the second professional symphony orchestra in Slovakia. Since its establishment, the orchestra has become one of the leading representatives of Slovak musical performance, both at home and abroad. The orchestra has appeared at major international music festivals and in important cultural centres across Europe, Asia and the Americas, including Vienna, Salzburg, Berlin, Budapest, Prague and New York. In addition to its concert activities, Slovak State Philharmonic Košice has made numerous recordings for radio, television and record labels, including Naxos and Marco Polo. Over the years, the orchestra has collaborated with many distinguished artists, including Igor Oistrakh, Gidon Kremer, Julia Fischer, Edita Gruberová, Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Jiří Bělohlávek, Thomas Sanderling and Alexander Rahbari. Audition date: 29 September 2026

Recording Deadline: October 1, 2026 Audition Date: December 1, 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION: • Perform in the Concert Band of the United States Army Field Band • Tour approximately 100 days per year in the U.S. and abroad • Perform in various chamber ensembles • Contribute to innovative performances for broadcast audiences, live events, and educational outreach • Learn and refine new skills as desired in multimedia production, marketing, music education, and more BENEFITS: • 30 days paid vacation annually • Full medical and dental care, plus full medical care for immediate family members • Permanent assignment in the Washington, D.C. area • Post 9/11 GI Bill: Money for degrees, certifications, and professional development • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

We offer a permanent full time contract.

Göteborg Opera are receiving applications for Associate Concertmaster to Göteborg Opera Orchestra. This is a permanent full-time position with an initial trial period starting 2027 according to agreement. Audition Monday, 2 November 2026 Application deadline 2026-10-11

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.

Auditions will be held in the Marjan Kozina Concert Hall, Slovenian Philharmonic Building (Kongresni trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia) on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, commencing at 14:00. About the position:The successful candidate will be offered a permanent, full-time employment contract, subject to a five-month probationary period. Job requirements: · Bachelor’s degree (university-level degree in music – previous programme) or Master's degree (Bologna second level degree in music)*· Slovene language proficiency**· Foreign language proficiency (English, German, French, Spanish or Russian)· Minimum six months of relevant work experience· Successful completion of the audition *Please note that if a candidate does not meet the educational requirements for the position, an exceptionally successful audition may be considered as a compensatory factor for the required degree, on an exceptional basis. **If a candidate does not speak Slovene, an exceptionally successful audition may, as an exception, compensate for the required language proficiency. Audition process:Interested candidates are required to submit the following:· CV/résumé (including mailing address, phone number and email address)· Copy of a degree diploma/certificate validating the level of education completed· Copy of an ID document· Language certificate/proof of foreign language proficiency Applications can be sent by e-mail to: blaz.zupan@filharmonija.si or by regular post to the following address: Slovenska filharmonija, Kongresni trg 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana (Marked: Audition application – do not open!) The Slovenian Philharmonic will be accepting applications until Sunday, September 27th, 2026. Résumés will be reviewed after submission, and all applicants will be notified of their invitation to attend an audition by email no later than Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Application period is from 24 August to 25 October 2026 at 23:59 (11:59 pm, NB! UTC+2). The position is permanent, and work begins on 5 January 2027 or as agreed. The vacancy comes with an obligation to play 2nd oboe. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the electronic form available on the orchestra's website starting on 24 August 2026. Please refer to the orchestra's website for more details on the application process and the audition day, which is 7 December 2026.

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.

We are recruiting for the position of Principal Harp here at the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO). Candidates should display the highest level of ability and musicianship to apply. We welcome applications from musicians of all nationalities. Auditions will be by recorded audition only. CLOSING DATEAll audition materials are due by 11.59pm Thursday 29 October 2026 (NZDT). APPLICATION INFORMATIONComplete the online application form linked below. Once your application is received, the excerpt pack and Dropbox link for audition submission will be emailed to you. The audition repertoire list is linked below. RECORDING REQUIREMENTSOnly recordings that follow the NZSO recording requirements will be accepted (linked below). FURTHER INFORMATIONThe successful candidate/s will be invited for an online interview before a trial period with the orchestra is considered. Audition results will be emailed by Friday 6 November 2026. 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 auditions by 11.59pm Thursday 29 October 2026 (NZDT).

The York Symphony is a regional per-service orchestra with nine subscription concerts each season: six Classical programs (each consisting of four rehearsals and one performance) and three Pops programs (each consisting of two rehearsals and one or two performances). Additional services, including youth concerts, a July 4 performance, chamber performances, and other opportunities may also be available.

Applications are invited for the post of Sub-Principal First Violin No4 of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Royal Ballet Sinfonia is the orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, working in Birmingham regularly and touring around the UK for multiple weeks every year with the Company. The Sinfonia is London-based and is guaranteed 35 weeks of employment each year. Please see the job description for more information: Sub-Principal First Violin No4 - Application Pack. Full salary information can be found in the application pack. The auditions will take place in London in early November 2026. For audition requirements please download our audition booklet: Due to be published by Tuesday 2nd September 2026. Find out more about the Royal Ballet Sinfonia from the link below. To apply to for this position, please complete the Musical Chairs Application Form. Any queries regarding your application should be sent to Alex Diack (alexdiack@brb.org.uk) or the Sinfonia inbox (sinfonia@brb.org.uk) with the subject line as “First Violin No4 Application”. Our shortlisting process is anonymous, so please ensure your application form does not reference your name or personal details. As the process is anonymous, please do not discuss your application with any member of the orchestra. Birmingham Royal Ballet encourages applications from those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as we strive to improve representation. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We ask that you complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring section of the online form when you submit your application. The information collected will be treated as confidential, used for statistical purposes only, and will not be treated as part of your application.

2 postes de violons tuttistes Salaire mensuel brut : 2998,12 € (3ème catégorie, 1er échelon) Concours le samedi 21 novembre 2026 (Horaire de convocation : 9h30) Clôture des inscriptions le lundi 2 novembre 2026, 12h Prise de fonction : à convenir Renseignements : Orchestre National de MulhouseLa Filature - 20 allée Nathan Katz F-68090 Mulhouse cedexTél : : +33 (0)7 68 10 68 58E-mail : onmconcours@orchestre-mulhouse.frRECRUTEMENT - OFFRE EMPLOI - La Filature

Essential duties include performing in our 69 member orchestra and may include performing in public schools, community engagement, and donor events. Other responsibilities are outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Essential duties include performing in our 69 member orchestra and may include performing in public schools, community engagement, and donor events. Other responsibilities are outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Assistant Principal Viola (tenure track - one position) & Section Viola (tenure track - one position). Auditions to be held in St. Petersburg, FL on October 12 (prelims) and October 13 (semi finals and finals). Employment to begin with winning candidates' earliest availability.

Concours les samedi 17 et dimanche 18 octobre 2026 à Paris (1er/2e/3e tours) Date limite d’inscription le lundi 5 octobre 2026 Renseignements et inscription : https://www.orchestrecolonne.fr/recrutement/ Contact : concours@orchestrecolonne.fr

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

Concours les samedi 17 et dimanche 18 octobre 2026 à Paris (1er/2e/3e tours) Date limite d’inscription le lundi 5 octobre 2026 Renseignements et inscription : https://www.orchestrecolonne.fr/recrutement/ Contact : concours@orchestrecolonne.fr

The Wiener Symphoniker is seeking a 1st Principal Viola for the orchestra. This is a principal leadership position within the viola section. The audition will take place on 11 December 2026 at 10:00 at a location to be announced. Candidates must submit their applications by the deadline of 9 October 2026. For more details about this vacancy and to apply, applicants should visit muvac.com.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Principal Clarinet with duty of second clarinet and following. This is a permanent orchestral position at La Scala in Milan. The principal clarinet role includes additional duties as second clarinet and other clarinet section responsibilities. The audition and examination process will take place from 15 July 2026 to 8 November 2026. Applicants are required to submit a competition application form and be prepared to perform specified orchestral excerpts.

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 Oboe with duty of second oboe and following. This is a permanent position with the La Scala orchestra. The principal oboe chair carries additional responsibilities for second oboe and other oboe section duties. The audition and examination process will take place from 15 July 2026 to 18 October 2026. Applicants must submit a competition application form and be prepared to perform specified orchestral excerpts for evaluation.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Second Oboe with duty of English Horn, third oboe and following. This is a permanent position at La Scala orchestra in Milan. The position involves playing second oboe as principal chair with additional duties including English horn and third oboe responsibilities. The audition and examination process will run from 15 July 2026 to 11 October 2026. Candidates must submit 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 Viola with duty of tutti. This is a permanent position at one of the world's leading opera houses, based in Milan, Italy. The audition and examination process will take place from 15 July 2026 to 13 September 2026. Candidates are required to submit a competition application form and will be evaluated on specified orchestral excerpts. The position includes duties as principal viola and tutti viola section member. This is a full-time permanent orchestral position within the prestigious La Scala orchestra.

Audition for 2 Violin tutti positions in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Compulsory pieces: Mozart violin concerto (Nos. 1-5) and another major violin concerto of applicant's choice. Audition dates: 11./12.02.2027

Audition for 2 Violoncello tutti positions in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Audition dates: 19./20.11.2026

The audition will take place on 03.11.2026 in Brussels.For full description and to sign up, please use the link below.

The audition will take place on 05.11.2026 in Brussels.For full description and to sign up, please use the link below.

The audition will take place on 04.12.2026 in Brussels.For full description and to sign up, please use the link below.

The audition will take place on 19.01.2027 in Brussels.For full description and to sign up, please use the link below.

Preliminary recordings due: Oct 5th, 2026Live round: January 25th, 2027Applicants invited to live round will receive paid airfare, lodging, and food stipend provided by U.S. Army (pending approval for military service)Salary and benefits- Annual salary $79,209-$90,621 upon promotion to Staff Sergeant (accelerated promotion via Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program)- Full military benefits (medical/dental/retirement plans)- 30 days paid vacation yearly- Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance- Stabilized duty assignment at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New YorkApplication packetsAudition packets must include a resume with date of birth, cover letter, and high-quality audio recordings no more than six months old with the following music in this order (separate files for each excerpt preferred): SOLO:1. First movement of any Beethoven Sonata2. Contrasting work from romantic periodCONCERT BAND PIANO:1. Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – m. 400 – 453; 792 - 8122. John Williams – The Cowboys Overture – Pickup to m. 16 – 313. Respighi – Pines of Rome – Movement I – Beginning to 11 bars after rehearsal 2; Movement III4. A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square5. New York, New YorkLive 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, describing what additional skills you bring to the position beyond playing piano. This might include skills in arts administration, arranging, audio mixing/engineering, other instrument/vocal proficiencies, marketing, computer skills (graphics/video editing/Microsoft Office/other), etc. Job descriptionThe West Point Band is a U.S. Army premier band whose main duty is to perform for local, national, and international audiences in support of the West Point community, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Army.Play piano with the West Point Band’s concert band. Play backgro

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

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Principal Clarinet with duty of second clarinet and following. This is a permanent position at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The competition will run from 15 July 2026 to 8 November 2026. Candidates must download the full competition notice, complete the application form, and prepare the required excerpts for the audition process. This leadership position within the clarinet section involves performing principal oboe roles and covering additional clarinet parts.

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.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Principal Oboe with duty of second oboe and following. This is a permanent position at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The competition will run from 15 July 2026 to 18 October 2026. Candidates must download the full competition notice, complete the application form, and prepare the required excerpts for the audition process. This position is a leadership role within the oboe section.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Second Oboe with duty of English Horn, third oboe and following. This is a permanent position at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. The competition will run from 15 July 2026 to 11 October 2026. Candidates must download the full competition notice, complete the application form, and prepare the required excerpts for the audition process. This position involves performing on oboe and English horn with additional duties covering third oboe and further oboe roles.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding an international public competition for the position of Principal Viola with duty of tutti. This is a permanent position based at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, one of the world's leading opera houses. The competition will run from 15 July 2026 to 13 September 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 viola section of the orchestra.

Solo percussion position with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Auditions will be held on 19, 20 and 21 October 2026 in Amsterdam. Repertoire will include Johann Sebastian Bach, Suite in e minor, BWV 996, Allemande and Gigue. Online applications to be received by 11 September 2026 via Muvac.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is holding auditions for the position of first violin tutti. Auditions will be held on 5, 6 and 7 April 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.

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.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is holding auditions for the position of associate principal second violin. Auditions will be held on 12, 13 and 14 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.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is holding auditions for the position of second principal double bass. Auditions will be held on 30 November, 1 and 3 December 2026 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.

The Berlin Philharmonic is recruiting two Violin tutti players for the string section. This is a performance position with the orchestra. Qualified applicants should submit their application via the application form on the website. Candidates are required to prepare specific compulsory repertoire including a Mozart violin concerto from Nos. 1–5 and another major violin concerto of the applicant's choice. The application deadline is 11 December 2026, with auditions scheduled for 11–12 February 2027.

The Berlin Philharmonic is recruiting a Bass trombone player with an obligation to also perform as a tenor trombone. This is a performance position with the orchestra's brass section. Qualified applicants should submit their application via the application form on the website. The compulsory pieces for the audition will be announced later. The application deadline is 29 November 2026, with auditions scheduled for 28–29 January 2027.

The Berlin Philharmonic is recruiting a Viola tutti player for the string section. This is a performance position with the orchestra. Qualified applicants should submit their application via the application form on the website. The compulsory pieces for the audition will be announced at a later date. The application deadline is 12 November 2026, with auditions scheduled for 7–8 January 2027.

The Berlin Philharmonic is recruiting two Violoncello tutti players. This is a performance position with the orchestra for cello section musicians. Qualified applicants should submit their application via the application form on the website. The compulsory pieces for the audition will be announced at a later date. The application deadline is 20 September 2026, with auditions scheduled for 19–20 November 2026.