Shanghai Symphony Orchestra: Associate Principal Cello
Posted: Sep 15, 2023Overview
1. First Round – Video submission (See Appendix I for guidelines)
1) One movement of a concerto (Violins, Woodwinds and Horn must choose Mozart’s works).
2) Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of your choice.
Tutti Trombone see Appendix II for details
2. Second Round – Live Audition, including:
1) Two solo pieces of the applicant’s choice, including:
a) One piece from Classical or Baroque period (Violins, Woodwinds, and Horns must choose Mozart’s works).
b) One piece from Romantic period.
2) Sight Reading of orchestral excerpts.
How to Apply
1. Download the application form at http://www.shsymphony.com
2. Provide copies of your highest education certificate and awards certificate if any. Overseas students shall provide education certificate authorized by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange.
3. Mail your materials to Human Resources, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Postcode 200031 or email to ssoaudition@shsymphony.com
Application Deadline
October 25, 2023
Time and place for second round live audition
The live audition is estimated to take place in mid December 2023, applicants with successful videos will be notified by email no later than November 24, 2023. The audition will take place at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Notice
Due to visa requirements, foreign applicants must have more than 2 years of related work experience and be able to provide reference letters detailing their work experience before accepting any position with SSO.