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GUNMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

GUNMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

stage manager

Employment type stage manager
Employment status Part-time staff
Services All duties related to the performance, including creating stage plans, managing and transporting musical instruments, setting up the stage, coordinating with related parties, and attending rehearsals.
Number of people planned to be employed 1 people
Expected hiring date April 1, 2025 (negotiable)
Employment period Yes (from the date of employment until March 31, 2026)
*However, it can be updated up to four times.
*If your performance is good, you may be promoted to a regular employee soon.
Work place Takasaki Arts Theatre and other performance venues
Qualification Applicants who meet any of the following requirements:
  • Experience as a stage manager (including assistant)
  • Those who are enthusiastic about orchestral work
  • People who can work on weekends and holidays, and irregular shifts such as early mornings and nights
  • Those who have a regular car driver's license (those who can drive a medium-sized truck are welcome)
  • Able to operate a computer (Excel, Word, etc.)
Employment method

(1) First selection (document screening)

  • Selection method: Selection based on resume and work history
  • Notification of results: Late February 2025 (Selection results will be notified in writing. Successful applicants will be required to take the second round of selection.)

(2) Second selection (interview)

  • Date, time and location: Those who pass the first selection will be contacted separately.
  • Selection method: Selection by interview
  • Notification of results: Mid-March 2025 (Selection results will be notified in writing.)
Application
  • Documents to be submitted: Resume and work history (any format)
    Fill out the necessary information and attach a photo (upper body, facing forward, taken within the last three months) to your resume. Write about yourself in the appropriate section. You can also write about yourself on a separate sheet (any format) and attach it to your resume.
  • Application Please send the above documents to the address below (with "Application documents enclosed" written in red on the envelope) or bring them in person.
    <Application address> 370-0841 Sakaemachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, 9-1
    Gunma Symphony Orchestra (Public Interest Foundation) Stage Manager Recruitment Department
  • Application deadline: Friday, February 10, 6. Reception hours: XNUMX:XNUMX am - XNUMX:XNUMX pm (excluding weekends and holidays)
Working conditions overview

(1) Working hours, etc.
In principle, working hours are from 9:15am to 6:00pm (60 minutes break included)
・Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (holiday work, overtime, and irregular working hours may occur depending on performance schedules)
・Vacation: 10 days of annual paid vacation will be granted XNUMX months after employment, and other terms will be in accordance with our organization's regulations.

(2) Salary
Monthly salary: 200,000 yen and up *Determined based on age, experience, etc.
(However, this only applies during the period of contract employment. In the case of permanent employment, the rules of the organization apply.)
※Example after regular promotion
・30 years old 244,000 yen ・35 years old 287,000 yen ・40 years old 317,500 yen ・45 years old 351,000 yen

(XNUMX) Various allowances
Commuting allowances, overtime allowances, and holiday work allowances will be provided according to payment requirements.

(4) Bonuses
1.0 month in summer and 1.0 month in winter (only during the period of contract staff. In the case of regular employment, the rules of the organization apply)

(XNUMX) Welfare
Enrolled in health insurance, employee pension insurance and employment insurance

(6) Trial period
There will be a two-month trial period after employment.

Other
  • Resumes and other submitted documents will be used only for the application selection process and will not be returned.
  • We will not respond to any inquiries regarding the selection results.
Contact 〒370-0841 Takasaki Arts Theatre 9F, 1-XNUMX Sakaemachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Gunma Symphony Orchestra General Affairs Division, Ida
TEL: 027-322-4316(10:6am - XNUMX:XNUMXpm (excluding weekends and holidays)

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.
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
TEL: 027-322-4316
Email:office@gunkyo.com

2nd Trumpet

Vacancy 2nd Trumpet
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.
  • The candidate is requested to start working for the Orchestra by Feburary 1, 2025.
Audition Schedule 【Auditon-1st round】
Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:30~
※Schedule will be noticed after the application deadline.
【Audition-2nd round】
Friday, December 20, 2024 10:30~
※We will notify successful applicants of the 1st round audition.
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.

◆Result will be mailed Monday, November 18th, 2024.

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.

[Audition-1st round] *Please prepare your own accompanist

●Task song

F.J. Haydn/ Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob.VIIe:1-1st movement [edition: unspecified]
*Play with B♭Trumpet.

●Orchestral Excerpts *Playing section will be specified on the day of the audition.

[Audition-2nd round] *Please prepare your own accompanist

●Task song

F.J. Haydn/ Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob.VIIe:1-3rd movement [edition: unspecified]
*Play with B♭Trumpet.

●Orchestral Excerpts *Playing section will be specified on the day of the audition.

③ Interview (Note) Interview will be held for the participants who has past the live audition.

Application Please fill out the necessary information on our prescribed resume (which can be downloaded from our website), attach a photo, and mail it to the address below. Please also include the name of the accompanist.
*Application documents will only be used for auditions and future performance requests and will not be returned.
Application Deadline Application must be received no later than Friday, November 8, 2024.
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
TEL: 027-322-4316
Email:office@gunkyo.com