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As of September 5, 2022

Horn (Principal), vacancy for 1 (one) person

    • Qualification
      • Anyone who has the ability to be a principal player of a professional orchestra, regardless of age and nationality
    • Application
      • Resume (*refer to screening for details) must be received no later than 5:00pm (Japan local time) Monday, December 26, 2022 either by post or brought in person to the TMSO management office.
        *The resume will be used solely for the purpose of the audition and will not be returned
    • Screening
      1. Document screening
        ・Resume
        *Resume (use TMSO’s specified resume format) should include teachers and musical experiences with ID photo attached.

        ★Please download the resume form → HERE
        ★Results for the document screening will be sent off on Friday, January 20, 2023 Notification for 1st round audition schedule and orchestra excerpts will be sent to successful applicants of the document screening.

      2. 1st round audition (held for successful applicants of the document screening)
        Friday, February 24, 2023

        【Set Piece】Edition is not specified

        Mozart / Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 459, 1st movement with Cadenza,
        *parts to be played will be specified at the audition.

        R. Strauss / Horn Concerto No. 1 op.11 entire concerto
        *parts to be played will be specified at the audition

        【Orchestra excerpts】several excerpts

      3. 2nd round audition (held for successful applicants of the 1st round audition)
        Tuesday, April 18, 2023

        【Set Piece】Edition is not specified
        Mozart / Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 459, 1st movement with Cadenza

        R. Strauss / Horn Concerto No. 1 op.11 entire concerto
        *parts to be played will be specified at the audition

        【Orchestra excerpts】several excerpts

      4. Aptitude evaluation for an orchestra player (held for successful applicants of the 2nd round audition)
        *To be engaged in the services of the TMSO (in principle within 4 months period)
        *Fee is provided in accordance with the TMSO regulation.
    • Audition Venue(s)
      2 and 3 Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, TMSO rehearsal studio
      4 Respective concert halls where TMSO concerts are held
    • Notification for Results
      • Results of 1st round audition will be notified on Friday, February 24, 2023
      • Results of 2nd round audition will be notified on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
      • Results for aptitude evaluation will be notified immediately after screening.
    • Interview
      Held for applicants by the executives of the TMSO management before or after the aptitude evaluation for an orchestra player.
    • Terms of employment
      • Salary will be on an annual salary scheme in accordance with the TMSO regulation.
        - Initial 3 year contract with renewal and unlimited-term contract conversion
        - No retirement allowance provided
      • Commuting allowance, expenses for expendables, maintenance, and repairs of instruments are provided.
      • Social Insurance (health insurance, employees pension insurance, employment insurance) provided
      *For candidates who cannot begin work immediately because of being a student or for any other reasons may consult.
    • Others
      • For applicants who cannot participate in the 1st round audition due to residing overseas, alternative screening method, such as video audition may be considered. In such case, please state so in your resume. Depending on the circumstance, we may not be able to meet your request. Thank you for your understanding.
      • Applicants should bring his/her own piano accompanist needed for the 1st and 2nd round auditions. (For applicants who find it difficult to bring his/her accompanist due to residing overseas or outside Tokyo Metropolitan Area, TMSO will arrange an accompanist. In such case, please be sure to mention it in the piano accompanist column of the resume.)
      • Applicants should be responsible for his/her expenses for transportation, travel and accommodation.
    • Mailing address and inquiries
      Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
      Att. Horn (Principal) Audition
      Mr. Tateoka, Ms. Murata
      C/O Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
      5-45, Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo Japan 110-0007
      TEL: +81 3 3822 0728
      https://www.tmso.or.jp
      *Please state “Resume Enclosed” on the envelope when sending it by post.
      *For inquiries please email at: audition@tmso.or.jp