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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.
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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.
Section Horn + duties assisting Principal Horn
Eligibility: This contract is only open to Australian & New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents
Applications close: Friday 9 January 2026. Applications will be reviewed by the panel on receipt of application and may close early if a contract is offered and accepted before the due date
All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.
Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com
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Principal Trombone
Eligibility: Applications are open to applicants of all nationalities
Applications close: Friday 9 January, 2026 11.59pm AEDT. Applications will be reviewed by the panel on receipt of application.
All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.
Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com
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Live Auditions
Candidates for the following positions are required to apply online using the links below. Where included, the Audition Pack includes information about the live audition, how to submit a recorded audition if you are unable to audition live, information about the position itself and the repertoire requirements.
Violin 1 Tutti
Audition dates: Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 February 2026
Eligibility: This audition is only open to Australian & New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents
Applications close: Sunday 4 January 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due: Friday 23 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:
- MOZART Violin Concert in G, D or A (1st & 2nd mvts, including cadenzas), AND
- OWN CHOICE 1st mvt of a Concerto or major work for violin and orchestra from the 19th or 20th century (including cadenzas)
All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.
Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com