NZSO is at the pinnacle of orchestral achievement in New Zealand and is recognised as an orchestra of international standing. We continue to grow and develop artistically, taking a challenging and varied programme of music to communities throughout New Zealand. One of the world’s oldest national symphony orchestras, we have charmed audiences with memorable concerts and recordings for 75 years.

We are recruiting for the position of Section Cello here at the NZSO. Candidates should display the highest level of ability and musicianship to apply.

These auditions are only open to those candidates with the right to work in New Zealand for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at the time of application.

Important Dates

• Applications for Live Audition close: Thursday 5 December 2024

• Recorded auditions due by: Thursday 05 December 2024

• Live audition date: Wednesday 11 December 2024 (Wellington, NZ)

Audition Requirements

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tunes at A440.

Auditions, both live and recorded, will be unaccompanied.

Live Candidates

Live auditions will take place on Wednesday 11th December 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand. Candidates will be advised on arrival at the audition which excerpts will be required.

Recorded Candidates

If you are unable to travel to Wellington, New Zealand for the live auditions, you may submit a filmed audition recording. Only recordings that follow the following requirements will be accepted:

Please note:

• Audition recordings must be video and audio

• Auditions must be recorded unaccompanied. Please tune to A440

• Auditions must be recorded on the same day, in the same venue, and be recorded within the last 3 months

• Each individual audition item, i.e. each solo and each excerpt, must be recorded in one unedited single take without cuts, substitutions or effects

• Each individual audition item, (solos and excerpts), must be submitted in a separate file, with filenames as per the Audition Requirements document

• We recommend using a high quality microphone in a professional recording environment

Apply Here

All documents and recordings (if applicable) should be submitted electronically by Thursday 05 December 2024.

Further Information

The successful candidate/s will be invited to play for a trial period with the orchestra. You will be notified of the results soon after the live audition dates.

If you have any queries or require details of conditions and remuneration, please do not hesitate to contact us at auditions@nzso.co.nz

We look forward to receiving all applications and recorded auditions by Thursday 05 December 2024.