Orchestra auditions
Description:
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announces vacancies for:
Section Violin (3 Positions)
Section Viola (3 positions)
The audition will take place Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor.
This is a permanent, tenure track position to begin during the 2021-2022 season and the employment date will be mutually agreed upon based on the availability of the winning candidate(s). This is a per-service position with an average of 50 services offered each season. The winning candidate(s) may be offered additional performance opportunities based on expertise and interest as part of A2SO Education and Community Engagement programs. Finalists may be granted substitute list status based on the discretion of the Artistic Advisor.
To apply, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. There is no deposit necessary in order to apply.
Section Violin audition repertoire:
The first movement of any concerto in the standard repertoire
II. Orchestral Excerpts
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4, 4th movement, Rehearsal B to Rehearsal D
MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scherzo, m. 17 to 7 after Rehearsal D
MOZART Symphony No. 39, 2nd movement, beginning to downbeat of m. 38
MOZART Symphony No. 39, 4th movement, beginning to downbeat of m. 78
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1 “Classical,” 1st movement, beginning to Rehearsal H
STRAUSS Don Juan, Beginning to 13 after Rehearsal C
Section Viola audition repertoire:
Solo of the candidate’s choice
II. Orchestral Excerpts
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5, 2nd movement, mm. 1-10, mm. 23-28, mm. 36-66
BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture, mm. 36-66
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4, 4th movement, Rehearsal B to Rehearsal D
MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream, beginning to Rehearsal D
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4, 2nd movement, beginning to m. 28
MOZART Symphony No. 35, 4th movement, mm. 134-181
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5, 2nd movement, Rehearsal 15 to Rehearsal 17
STRAUSS Don Juan, Beginning to Rehearsal B
All interested applicants for orchestra openings must submit contact information and upload an artistic resume below. A repertoire packet will be distributed to candidates upon receipt of application.