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Founded in 1932, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is one of the nation’s flagship cultural institutions. The Orchestra performs more than 120 performances as part of its regular subscription concert season at the Sydney Opera House. We also collaborate with leading producers and agencies to present open-air concerts, broadcasts and streaming content. In addition to mainstage performances we create programs that develop new artists and future audiences to further enrich the cultural lives of our diverse communities.
Orchestral Jobs
Expressions of Interest: Casual Musicians
To express your interest in auditioning for casual musician work with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (or to be notified when recruitment opens for a position in your instrument) please submit the form below.
There are no set dates for casual auditions. Auditions are scheduled at mutually suitable times throughout the year. Your details will be held on file until the Orchestra has a need for more casual players of your instrument, at which time you will be contacted.
Associate Principal Viola
Audition dates: Monday 1 February 2027
Eligibility: This audition is open to applicants of all nationalities
Excerpts publish date: Early December
Applications close: Thursday 7 January 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due: Sunday 24 January 11.59pm AEDT
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.
Set repertoire:
All applicants must prepare 2 set works:
1. Any classical concerto; first movement (complete with cadenzas), second movement (exposition only) AND
2. First movement of one of the following:
- WALTON Concerto
- BARTOK Concerto (any edition permissible)
- HINDEMITH “Der Schwanendreher”
All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.
Download the Position Description
Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com