Associate Principal Double Bass

Audition date: Tuesday 17 February & Wednesday 18 February 2026

Requirements: First and second movement of Classical concerto - either Vanhal Concerto in D major or Dittersdorf Concerto in E major

First movement (with cadenza if applicable) of Romantic/20th Century
Concerto – either Koussevitzky Concerto in F# minor, Bottesini Concerto
No.1 in F# minor or Bottesini Concerto No.2 in B minor
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PLUS Orchestral excerpts

Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra offers an attractive salary package for the successful candidates. Please note that this position is open to citizens of Australia or New Zealand, permanent residents of Australia, or those that have the legal right to work in Australia.

Applicants wishing to send a recording should advise this upon application and as soon as possible. Recordings are not required to be submitted at time of application.

Application Details
To apply, please send a CV (including mailing address, phone number and email address) to:
Orchestra Management
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Email: auditions@mso.com.au