Recruitment of Musicians - Gunma Symphony Orchestra

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GUNMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

GUNMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Principal Timpani & Percussion Player

Gunma Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpani & Percussion Player Application Guidelines PDF (Japanese) Gunma Symphony Orchestra Designated Resume (Japanese) Gunma Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpani & Percussion Player Application Guidelines PDF (English) Gunma Symphony Orchestra Designated Resume (English)

Principal Timpani & Percussion Player

Vacancy	Principal Timpani & Percussion Player (Mainly in charge of timpanis, including some percussion duties)
Recruitment number	one position
Qualification	Excellent music skills and good health are required to perform as a regular member in the Gunma Symphony Orchestra. Applicants are required to have basic proficiency in Japanese and English. There are no age or nationality restrictions.
Audition Schedule	[First Exam] Monday, March 1, 2025, 3:24am Details of the schedule will be announced after the application deadline. [Second Exam] Tuesday, March 2, 2025, 3:25am The second exam will be held only for those who pass the first exam.
Place	Gunma Symphony Hall（35-2 Takamatsu-cho, Takasaki-city, Gunma / 10 min. walk from Takasaki Station）
Audittion Repertoire	① Document review ※ Examination by the resume. ◆Results of document screening: Will be sent on Tuesday, February 2025, 2 Live audition will be held for the participants who has past the document review.(Schedule of the live audition and orchestral excerpts will be mailed.) ② Live audition (Note) Practical exam will be conducted only for those who pass the document screening. [First Exam] ●Task song ・Krüger/No.45 Franz Kruger/ Pauken und Kleine Trommel Schule No.45 ・Beethoven/Symphonies No. 1 to No. XNUMX ・Tchaikovsky/Symphony No. XNUMX ・Mahler: Symphony No. 5, No. XNUMX ・Mozart: Opera "The Magic Flute" ・R. Strauss/Der Rosenkavalier ・Martin/Concerto for seven wind instruments, timpani and strings, etc. The performance parts will be specified on the day. Instrument used: Ludwig professional model with plastic head (American style gauge) [First Exam] ・The test pieces will be the same as those in the first exam. *Those who pass the second examination may be asked to perform with the orchestra as guest musicians for the minimum period necessary. ③ Interview (Note) Interview will be held for the participants who has past the live audition.
Application	Please fill out our prescribed resume (download it from our website), attach a photo, and mail it to the address below. Please also select your playing style (German or American). *Application documents will only be used for auditions and future performance requests and will not be returned. Gunma Symphony Orchestra Designated Resume (Japanese) Gunma Symphony Orchestra Designated Resume (English)
Application Deadline	Must arrive by Tuesday, February 2025, 2
Terms of Employment	According to our organization's regulations. [Example] Basic salary 22 years old: 204,000 yen, 35 years old: 276,500 yen There is a trial period (6 months), and bonuses twice a year Fully equipped with social insurance, family allowance/commuting allowance, retirement age (60 years old), retirement allowance system, and re-employment system available.
Inquiries	Gunma Symphony Orchestra Secretariat Audition Section 370-0841 Sakae-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma 9-1 Japan 027-322-4316 Email:office@gunkyo.com