Established in 1906 the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is not only Australia’s oldest orchestra, but one of the country’s most forward-looking major arts institutions. It currently engages over 5 million people through live and recorded broadcasts and performs live to more than 300,000 people annually. The MSO presents innovative and engaging programs to audiences of all ages across Victoria through its Education and Community Engagement initiatives.
Applications are sought from musicians of outstanding ability for the following positions with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Associate Principal Viola
Expressions of Interest
Exceptional musicians are invited to submit an expression of interest for the permanent position of Associate Principal Viola.
Interested parties must submit a resume with relevant contact details and experience. If available, candidates are also invited to submit a link to a recording to support their expression of interest.
Following an initial shortlisting process, a small number of musicians will be invited to Melbourne for a “pre-trial” including 3-4 weeks orchestral performance and presentation of the required audition repertoire live for the audition panel. Following the conclusion of all pre-trials, a full trial will be offered to the preferred candidate.
Interested musicians are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. The panel will begin assessing applications immediately upon receipt.
This position is a full-time position and is open to candidates of all nationalities.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra offers an attractive salary package for the successful candidates.
Application Details
To apply, please email a resume (including relevant contact details and experience) to:
Auditions Coordinator
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Email: auditions@mso.com.au
Associate Principal Second Violin
Audition dates: Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 February 2024
Candidates must be available for both whole days
Requirements: First and Second movements of Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major OR No. 5 in A Major, including cadenzas, with piano or orchestral accompaniment,
PLUS First movement of a standard 19th/20th century concerto, including cadenza, with piano or orchestral accompaniment
PLUS Orchestral Excerpts
Closing date: Tuesday 9 January 2024
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra offers an attractive salary package for the successful candidates. Please note that this position is only available to citizens of Australia or New Zealand, permanent residents of Australia or those that have the legal right to work in Australia.
Applicants wishing to send a recording should advise this upon application and as soon as possible. Recordings are not required at time of application.
Application Details
To apply, please send a CV (including mailing address, phone number and email address) to:
Auditions Coordinator
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Email: auditions@mso.com.au
Section Viola
Audition dates: Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 February 2024
Candidates must be available for both whole days.
Requirements: First and Second movements of Stamitz Viola Concerto OR the Hoffmeister Viola Concerto, OR the Mozart Clarinet Concerto (played on viola), including cadenzas for both movements, with piano accompaniment;
PLUS First movement of the Bartók Viola Concerto OR Walton Viola Concerto, with piano accompaniment;
PLUS Orchestral Excerpts.
Closing date: Friday 12 January 2024
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra offers an attractive salary package for the successful candidates. Please note that this position is only available to citizens of Australia or New Zealand, permanent residents of Australia or those that have the legal right to work in Australia.
Applicants wishing to send a recording should advise this upon application and as soon as possible. Recordings are not required at time of application.
Application Details
To apply, please send a CV (including mailing address, phone number and email address) to:
Auditions Coordinator
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Email: auditions@mso.com.au
