AUDITION INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE:

Being an Auckland Phil employee is about more than technical excellence in your chosen field. We’re
looking for individuals who resonate with our mission to inspire a life-long love of music in the diverse
communities we serve. Beyond performance artistry we also look for how your specific skills and
abilities can enhance the Auckland Philharmonia and build into our values. So, even if you don’t think
you have a typical career trajectory on your resume, we’d still love to hear from you!
We’re also not about a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to recruitment. We want to ensure
everyone has an equitable experience too, so to chat through any accommodations or adjustments to
participate fully in our recruitment process, please speak to the orchestra manager at
auditions@aucklandphil.nz

Section Principal or Concertmaster, as per the requirements of the String Seating Policy.

• Be available within reasonable expectations for meetings with MD, Concertmaster, Sectio

• Rehearse and perform to a high standard as a member of the Auckland Philharmonia Bass

section.

• Be fully prepared in advance of the first rehearsal. Preparation of parts will include all pitches,

dynamics, rhythms, tempi and other musical instructions. Preparation also includes being

familiar with the work to be performed.

• Follow the direction of the Section Principal, Concertmaster and Music Director in all matters

relating to style, ensemble, intonation, articulation and bowing.

• Ensure all performance parts are marked with all relevant information in a concise and timely

manner in accordance with the instructions of the Section Principal, Concertmaster and

Music Director.

• Sit in any chair of the section including the first desk or second desk at the direction of the

Section Principal or Concertmaster, as per the requirements of the String Seating Policy.

• Be available within reasonable expectations for meetings with MD, Concertmaster, Section

Principal, management and/or colleagues to discuss job-related issues.

• Maintain a full professional appearance and standard of behaviour and comply with Auckland

Philharmonia dress code while on duty.

• Attend auditions for vacancies in the orchestra as per the requirements of the Appointment of

Players Policy.
Auckland Philharmonia musicians are full-time employees. This position offers a (gross) Annual
Remuneration package of NZD74,341. In addition and depending on eligibility, Kiwisaver
contributions (New Zealand’s voluntary retirement savings scheme) also apply.
Any further enquiries contact the Orchestra Manager auditions@aucklandphil.nz