Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra - Sydney

KiwiTuba · Post by **KiwiTuba** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:59 pm

Now open to international applicants.

http://opera-australia.com.au/opera/oaw ... ment&blk=6

Principal Tuba

The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra (AOBO) is Australia's only full-time specialist opera and ballet orchestra. The AOBO's sole purpose is to provide the orchestral component of the Sydney productions of our two national companies, Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Opera Australia.

Opera Australia's Music Director, Richard Hickox CBE, is the orchestra's Chief Conductor and 69 musicians are employed on a permanent basis providing the core of the AOBO. As the busiest orchestra in the country, the equivalent of some 24 full time additional musicians are employed on a seasonal or casual basis to ensure performance and repertoire requirements are met.

Over its thirty-five year development, the AOBO has not only sustained the artistry and overall development of our opera and ballet companies, but has developed a formidable knowledge of the particular demands of the performance repertoire. Orchestral playing is integral to the performances of both Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet and a vital factor in presenting performances of excellence that excite audiences and develop and sustain these art forms in Australia.

The position is based in Sydney, Australia's largest city and the nation's artistic capital.

Principal Tuba
Application procedure
Interested applicants will need to submit two (2) copies of the following by 28 March 2008:
1. Application letter
2. Completed application form - click here to download
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Supporting recording

The supporting recording must consist of:
- The first movement of Ralph Vaughan William's Tuba Concerto
- A piece or study of own choice drawn from solo, chamber or orchestral repertoire.

After the closing date the audition panel will review material provided by applicants and invite a small number of players to trial with the Orchestra.

Enquiries
Please contact the AOBO Auditions Administrator for any further information.
Opera Australia
PO Box 291
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Phone: +61 2 9318 8239
Fax: +61 2 9699 3907
Email: aobo@opera-australia.org.au

cambrook · Post by **cambrook** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:26 am

Yes, the Australian Opera is based at the Sydney Opera House. I think it's a wonderful and iconic building, but the pit in the Opera Theatre is famously dreadful. There are plans in the pipeline to renovate the opera theatre and pit, but no-one seems to know when that will start or how long it might take. I'm not trying to discourage anyone, if I didn't have a job I'd try my hardest to get this one

The Deep End · Post by **The Deep End** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:39 pm

Sounds like an interesting job.
What is the salary like ?
Would there be opportunities to play with the Sydney Symphony or is that mainly Steve's pupils that dep for that orchestra ?
Also, would you say that there are any favourites for the job from Australia or NZ ? Or is that why it has been opened up to international aplicants ?

Thanks

hugechunkofmetal · Post by **hugechunkofmetal** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:24 pm

The Job has been auditioned twice already, last year. No local candidate was acceptable, hence the opening up to international applicants.

There would be no opportunity to play with Sydney Symphony through this job. Both orchestras are very separate, even though it is possible to play casually with both as many players do, including myself.

I think the starting base salary is around $73,000au? Don't quote me on that but it is over $70k a year.

The job allows a fair bit of freedom, being that most calls are during the evening, i.e. opening up teaching opportunities etc..

Happy to answer any specifics if anybody has any questions.

hugechunkofmetal

Ian1 · Post by **Ian1** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:27 pm

Sounds like a great job to me...

Kory101 · Post by **Kory101** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:07 pm

Sure Im only in second year at University, but why not give it a shot!

KiwiTuba · Post by **KiwiTuba** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:36 pm

The deadline is fast approaching for this position!

If you're sending your application materials from the US, please be aware you will need to send them a day early because of the time difference (Australia is something like 18-20 hours ahead of the lower 48. The upshoot is you have to send things a day early if you want them to get there on time)

Ian1 · Post by **Ian1** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:53 am

Who applied and has anyone heard anything?

Know It's still early day's.

hugechunkofmetal · Post by **hugechunkofmetal** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:25 am

It's only been a week since the tapes were due, so no word yet. Could be a while longer before anything is heard.

LARSONTUBA · Post by **LARSONTUBA** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:25 pm

Has anyone heard anything yet? I am curious to find out who sent in recordings, and who, if anyone, was invited.

Andy Larson

AndyCat · Post by **AndyCat** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:44 am

I think Ben Thompson from the UK is trialling.

KiwiTuba · Post by **KiwiTuba** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:48 pm

I hear through the grapevine that three people were offered trials

LARSONTUBA · Post by **LARSONTUBA** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:43 am

I also got my rejection letter a few days ago. Anyone have a rough idea of how many folks even sent in packets for this?

hugechunkofmetal · Post by **hugechunkofmetal** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:59 am

over 30. not sure of the exact number.

Getzeng50s · Post by **Getzeng50s** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:09 pm

the music administrator told me they had in exces of 50 applications.

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