Audition Pack

Tutti Viola

This pack contains:

1. Audition Information
2. Recorded Audition Requirements
3. Position Description
4. Audition set repertoire and excerpts

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AUDITION INFORMATION

Position Tutti Viola

Live audition date Tuesday 8 November 2022
Audition Venue Perth Concert Hall, 5 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA
Recorded audition due Tuesday 25 October 2022

Application closing date Tuesday 25 October 2022

Eligibility This position is open to candidates with Australian citizenship or permanent

residency and New Zealand citizens.

Candidates must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine

recognised by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration
(www.tga.gov.au)

Tenure Permanent, subject to successful completion of 6-month trial period

Section Structure The viola section is comprised of a Section Principal, Associate Principal and 8 x
Tutti positions

Audition Process The audition panel will convene on the audition date. The live auditions will be
conducted anonymously (behind screens) in rounds as specified in the audition
requirements. Any recorded auditions received will be played back in rounds as
part of the live audition process. Panel votes are cast and counted after each
round to determine progression to subsequent rounds and identify preferred
candidate(s).

Preferred candidates may be invited to undertake a short, 2 – 3-week mini trial or

a 6-month full trial period. Preferred candidates who submitted a recorded
audition will be required to perform a live audition as part of their trial period.

Applicants will receive further details regarding their audition time, etc. following
the closing date

REQUIREMENTS
1. Current CV / Resume
2. Contact details of 2 x referees
3. Audition excerpts

HOW TO APPLY
Click here to complete your application form
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RECORDED AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

SUBMITTING A RECORDING
It is in the applicant’s best interest to provide a video recording with broadcast-quality audio.

WASO advises candidates to record the set works / concerti with accompaniment where such a part exists.

Recordings will only be accepted if they meet the following conditions:

• Content to be as per requirements and set list of orchestral excerpts.

• Candidates are advised to check the playback quality of their recording before sending.
Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the audio.
• Your recording should be made with orchestral excerpts in numerical order, and recorded with one
continuous take for each segment of excerpts as indicated.
• Each required solo repertoire piece must be performed as an entire piece.
• You may replay a section of the required material in the same take, if dissatisfied; however the
original attempt must remain recorded.
• Recordings must be received by the closing date.
WASO cannot take responsibility for late or lost material.
• Material must follow the specified formatting and adhere to the WASO instructions for sending
electronic files below.

Instructions for sending audition recordings as electronic files:

• Files to be in MPEG4, MOV or WMV format

• Please format the files post-recording so that each excerpt is saved as a separate file.
• Please ensure that each piece and excerpt clearly titled, i.e. excerpt number, Composer, Title of
Work, movement.
• If more than one movement of a concerto is required please save each movement separately.
• Please upload all the files into a single folder, and please name your folder with your name.
• The preferred medium for receiving electronic files is Dropbox (www.dropbox.com).
• Please upload your files to www.dropbox.com and share your folder with auditions@waso.com.au
• Please include your signed Recorded Audition Declaration form in the folder with your recordings.

Click here to submit your Recorded Audition Declaration

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 POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Tutti String Musician

DEPARTMENT: Orchestra
AGREEMENT: WASO Musicians’ Agreement 2022
CLASSIFICATION: Tutti Musician (Level 1 - 8)
UNDERLYING AWARD: Live Performance Award

1. PURPOSE OF POSITION

Perform as a musician of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, engage and inspire Western Australians
through musical experiences, and be an ambassador for music in the community.

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO • Relevant Section Principal or Concertmaster – artistic
performance
• Executive Manager Orchestral Management
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • All WASO musicians
• Conductor
• Orchestral Management
• Other departments as required

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Musical Duties
• Play at a professional level on the instrument for which the musician was auditioned / engaged
• Uphold a professional standard and approach in preparation for rehearsals and performances
• Rehearse and perform relevant parts as required
• Participate in scheduled activities as required, including Education & Community Engagement small
ensemble activities
• Undertake Higher Duties subject to agreement
• Play in their section in any seat indicated by the Principals or rosterers, but only on the first desk
subject to agreement to undertake Higher Duties.
• Follow the performance directions of the Section Principal, Concertmaster, and Conductor
• Mark parts and convey all relevant information consistent with Section Principal's instructions, in a
concise and timely manner
• Participate in auditions, trial assessments, consultative, orchestral, artistic, and section meetings as
required

Other Duties

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 • Participate in scheduled publicity and promotional activities
• Participate in training and professional development activities
• Act as an ambassador for WASO and advocate for orchestral music within the community
• Provide encouragement, performance feedback, advice and support for community and developing
musicians
• Demonstrate the WASO Values and adhere to Company policies
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times, in accordance with the WASO Code of
Conduct, as outlined in the WASO Employee Handbook

Health and Safety

• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees, customers and visitors, as outlined in the
WASO Employee Handbook

3. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Skills
• Professional standard in instrumental performance
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• High levels of proficiency as per the WASO Appointment Code

Knowledge
• Appropriate musical training and / or professional performing experience

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 Audition Excerpts
TUTTI VIOLA
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2022

Concerti:
• Either HOFFMEISTER Viola Concerto in D Major or STAMITZ Viola Concerto in D Major
- 1st movement (including cadenza).
• One of the following Viola Concerti: BARTOK, HINDEMITH (Der Schwanendreher)
or WALTON - 1st movement including cadenza (if applicable).

Orchestral excerpts:

Recording Segment 1
1. MOZART, Symphony No.35 K385 ‘Haffner’, 1st movement 1 excerpt
2. MOZART, Symphony No.35 K385 ‘Haffner’, 4th movement 1 excerpt

Recording Segment 2

3. STRAUSS, Don Juan 2 excerpts

4. SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No.5, 1st movement 1 excerpt
5. MENDELSSOHN, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scherzo 1 excerpt

Recording Segment 3

6. BEETHOVEN, Symphony No.5, 2nd movement 1 excerpt

7. MAHLER, Symphony No.10 2 excerpts

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1) MOZART, Symphony No.35 K.385 ‘Haffner’, 1st movement

Allegro con spirito [ = 80]

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2) MOZART, Symphony No.35 K.385 ‘Haffner’, 4th movement

Presto [ = 156]

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3) STRAUSS, Don Juan

Excerpt 1

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3) STRAUSS, Don Juan (continued)

Excerpt 2

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4) SHOSTAKOVICH, Symphony No. 5, 1st movement

Moderato

Symphony No.5 in D minor, Op. 47 by Dmitri Shostakovich © Copyright Boosey & Hawkes Music
Publishers Ltd.
Excerpt reproduced with permission by Hal Leonard Australia Pty. Ltd.

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5) MENDELSSOHN, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scherzo

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6) BEETHOVEN, Symphony No.5, 2nd movement

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7) MAHLER Symphony No.10

Excerpt 1

Excerpt 2

End of Excerpts

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