THE BELGRADE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

11 Students’ square, Belgrade 11000

Phone: 011/282-977, 3285-901, 3285-902

Is announcing a call for applications to audition for vacancies in the orchestra:

Candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:

1.  ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BASS – 1 position

– Faculty of Music Arts – strings;

A person with higher education diploma obtained in accordance with the relevant Rulebook on the type of education:
1) completed second degree studies (master academic studies, specialist academic studies or specialist vocational studies) according to the regulation governing higher education, starting from September 10, 2005;
2) completed basic academic studies with at least four years program, according to the regulations governing higher education, by September 10, 2005;

– at least one year of work experience.

2. FIRST VIOLIN TUTTI – 1 position
3. 2nd TROMBONE – 1 position

– Faculty of Music Arts – strings for violin tutti, brass for trombone;

A person with higher education diploma obtained in accordance with the relevant Rulebook on the type of education:
1) completed second degree studies (master academic studies, specialist academic studies or specialist vocational studies) according to the regulation governing higher education, starting from September 10, 2005;
2) completed basic academic studies with at least four years program, according to the regulations governing higher education, by September 10, 2005;

Candidates should submit a short curriculum vitae with their application, together with:
– a photocopy of a diploma or certificate of higher education diploma
– a photocopy of the employment booklet/record or other proof of work experience for the position Assistant Principal Double Bass

Deadline for accepting applications for the auditions is May 16, 2023 the latest.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to the following address: Beogradska filharmonija, Studentski trg 11, 11000 Beograd, with the text “FOR AUDITION” clearly indicated on the envelope, or by email: audicija@bgf.co.rs.

Orchestral excerpts are available at the BPO’s library.

The auditions will be held in the Belgrade Philharmonic hall as follows:

FIRST VIOLIN TUTTI on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 3 p.m
Candidates may have a short rehearsal with an accompanist in the BPO hall On May 22, 2023, from 1.15 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BASS on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.
Candidates may have a short rehearsal with an accompanist in the BPO hall on May 24, 2023 from 1.15 p.m. to 2.15 p.m.

2nd  TROMBONE on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.
Candidates may have a short rehearsal with an accompanist in the BPO hall on May 25, 2023 from 1.15 p.m. to 2.15 p.m.

Candidates should arrive no later than half an hour before the start of the audition when the order of admission will be determined.
The auditions will be played behind a screen and in two rounds.
In the round 1, the movements and cadenzas of the chosen concertos will be played, and orchestral excerpts in the round 2, with an examiner.

A successful candidate will be offered a full-time contract, with a 6 months probation period. The selected candidate is required to submit originals or certified photocopies of: diplomas or certificates of completed level of education and Serbian citizenship certificate. In case a candidate is a citizen of a country other than Serbia, he/she will be required to submit a relevant diploma and a photocopy of a valid travel document, while the employment contract is conditioned by obtaining relevant residence and work permits.

All applicants are required to provide the CONTACT details – phone number and the address.