AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT (단원 모집)

★ 더블베이스 수석 지원자 악보가 변경되었으니 첨부파일을 다시 확인 바랍니다. (26. 9. 23.) ★ The Principal Double Bass files have been updated. Please check the attached files. (as of Sep 23, 2026) ★ 제2바이올린 부수석 지원자 악보가 변경되었으니 첨부파일을 다시 확인 바랍니다. (26. 9. 30.) ★ The Associate Principal 2nd Violin files have been updated. Please check the attached files. (as of Sep 30, 2026) ★ 더블 베이스 수석 지원자 악보가 변경되었으니 첨부파일을 다시 확인 바랍니다. (26. 10. 1.) ★ The Principal Double Bass files have been updated. Please check the attached files. (as of Oct 1, 2026) ★ 제2바이올린 부수석 지원자 악보가 변경되었으니 첨부파일을 다시 확인 바랍니다. (26. 10. 12.) ★ The Associate Principal 2nd Violin files have been updated. Please check the attached files. (as of Oct 12, 2026) Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Jaap van Zweden, Music Director Audition Announcement The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra invites applications for the following positions: Concertmaster Associate Principal 2nd Violin Associate Principal Cello Principal Double Bass Application Deadline: November 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (KST) 1st Round Auditions: To be held on a date TBD between November 28 – December 2 2026 2nd Round Auditions: December 3, 2026 3rd Round Auditions: December 4, 2026 All auditions will be held in person in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Venue: SPO Rehearsal Room Sejong Arts Group Building 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu Seoul 03172, Republic of Korea A ll inquiries should be directed to : audition@seoulphil.or.kr ※ Please include "Instrument / Position / Name" in the subject line. Qualifications: - Applicants must be under 60 years of age (in accordance with SPO’s current retirement regulations) Audition Process: 1. Application Review: This includes the application form and resume. 2. The 1st and 2nd rounds will be conducted as blind auditions. 3. In the 2nd round, all candidates will be required to perform with piano accompaniment. 4. At the conclusion of the 1st round, no more than 5 candidates per position may be selected for the 2nd round. 5. At the conclusion of the 2nd round, no more than 3 candidates per position may be selected for the 3rd round. Employment: - Successful candidates will be appointed as probationary members for a period of one year. - At the conclusion of the probationary period, a final evaluation will determine whether the candidate will be offered a permanent position. - Depending on the evaluation results, the probationary period may be extended for up to one additional year. Others: - SPO’s auditions are conducted in accordance with blind audition standards. - The schedule above is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be announced on the SPO website. - Even selected candidates may have their appointment withdrawn if they are deemed to be ineligible for any valid reason. Detailed Recruitment Notice: - (Korean/English): SPO website (link)