Section Bass

MUSICAL CHAIRS

THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
Jaap van Zweden, Music Director

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
Deadline to Submit Recorded Preliminary Audition: Monday, April 29, 2024
Live Preliminary Auditions: Monday, May 20 & Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Semi-Final Auditions: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Final Auditions: Sunday, June 2, 2024

Base scale is $153,504 for the 52-week 2023-2024 season.

To apply visit nyphil.org/auditions.

All questions or inquiries should be directed to auditions@nyphil.org. More information can be found at our website nyphil.org/auditions.

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.