Associate Principal Cello

Position:	Associate Principal Cello
Remuneration:	Salary range of AUD$91,845 - $96,988 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation. QSO also provides a comprehensive instrument insurance scheme, plus instrument upkeep and clothing allowances. The Orchestra enjoys generous leave entitlements that include five weeks annual leave plus a paid mid-year break of a minimum of nine days.
Eligibility:	This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent residency status.
Tenure:	Permanent full time, subject to successful completion of a 6-month trial period.
Section Structure:	The Cello section will be comprised of one Section Principal Cello, one Associate Principal Cello and 6 Tutti Cellos.
How to apply:	Please submit your CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details as soon as possible via Musical Chairs.
Closing date:	Monday 17 February 2025
Audition dates:	Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 May 2025
Location:	ABC Building, South Brisbane

Selection Process

Interested musicians are required to submit a CV with relevant experience.  

Applicants shortlisted for audition will receive details regarding the audition after the closing date. 

An accompanist will be provided for live auditions.

Please note: the panel may choose to invite candidates with relevant professional experience straight to a pre-trial. The pre-trial will include two to three weeks of orchestral performances and a short recital.

Applicants unable to attend a live audition are encouraged to submit a recorded audition and will be provided with the requirements upon application. Guidelines on recording requirements are available for download via Musical Chairs.

Audition Requirements 

Set Works (to be played with piano accompaniment)

1. Haydn Cello Concerto No.2 in D major, Hob. Vllb/2 - 1^st movement exposition and cadenza of your choice
   AND
2. Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 - 1^st movement exposition (fig. 8)
   OR
   Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, Op.129 - 1^st movement exposition (fig. 4)

Excerpts (to be played solo) 

Excerpts will be available for download on December 1.

Further enquiries

Direct to Orchestra Management at: recruit@qso.com.au

No unsolicited recruitment agencies’ CVs will be accepted.

Position Description

General Duties 

The general duties and work requirements of an Associate Principal are to:

• work in accordance with the terms of the QSO Musicians Agreement
• play the instrument for which the musician was auditioned. 

Additional Duties

In addition to the duties of section musicians, an Associate Principal musician will also:

• prepare and play relevant solos;
• assist the Section Principal in managing the section and preparing parts;
• share the musical responsibilities of the section and lead the section when required;
• in the absence of the Section Principal, deputise for the Section Principal as required;
• in the case of the strings sit on the front desk or in another place as required. 

You may review the responsibilities of musicians in our current 2023-2024 Musicians' Agreement.