Section Bass
THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Music Director Jaap van Zweden
Announces the following vacancy:
SECTION BASS
All candidates have the choice of playing a live preliminary audition in New York or sending a recording of your preliminary audition. The repertoire is the same for both options. You will be asked to indicate your preference between a live or recorded preliminary audition when submitting your application.
Due to the limited availability of David Geffen Hall, some applicants who wish to play a live preliminary audition may be asked to submit a recorded audition. If we cannot accommodate a live audition, we will notify you by Thursday, April 4.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
You will be asked to submit a one-page resume as a Word Document or PDF file as part of your application.
Deadline to Submit Recorded Preliminary Audition
Monday, April 29, 2024
Recording Instructions (.pdf)
Live Preliminary Auditions
Monday, May 20 & Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Semi-Final Auditions
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Final Auditions
Sunday, June 2, 2024
An accompanist will be provided for the concerto in the final round. There may be sight-reading in the final round.
Finalists may be required to play trial weeks with the New York Philharmonic as part of the final audition process.
Repertoire Lists
Master Repertoire (.pdf)
Preliminary Repertoire (.pdf)
Employment will commence by mutual agreement based upon the winning candidate’s availability and the New York Philharmonic schedule.
Base scale is $153,504 for the 52-week 2023-2024 season.
All questions or inquiries should be directed to auditions@nyphil.org.
The New York Philharmonic is an equal opportunity employer, and is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS). NAAS is an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras, and offers grants to support audition-related travel expenses. Learn more at www.auditionalliance.org.