Available Positions

Principal Second Violin, Section Violin

Principal Viola, Section Viola

Associate Principal Cello, Section Cello

Principal Double Bass, Section Double Bass

Section Flute doubling Piccolo

Principal Oboe, Section Oboe doubling English Horn

Section Bassoon doubling Contrabassoon

Section Horn (Low)

Associate Principal Trumpet

Principal Trombone

Required Audition Repertoire

1. First Round – Video submission (Press here for guidelines)

1) One movement of a concerto (Oboe and Horn must choose first movement of Mozart’s works).

2) Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of your choice (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon and Horn press here for details)

2. Second Round – Live Audition

1) Two solo pieces of the applicant’s choice, including:

a) One piece from Classical or Baroque period (Violins, Woodwinds and Horns must choose one of Mozart’s works).

b) One piece from Romantic period.

2) Sight Reading of orchestral excerpts

How to Apply

1. Press here to download the application

2. Mail the application form and videos to Human Resources, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Postcode 200031 or email to audition@shsymphony.com

Application Deadline

December 5, 2021

Time and place for second round live audition

The live audition will be held between March 15-17, 2021, applicants with successful videos will be notified by email no later than January 22, 2022. The audition will take place at Shanghai Symphony Hall, 1380 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, China. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.