QSO Academy 2025

Queensland Symphony Orchestra is seeking applications for the 2025 QSO Academy Program on Trumpet and Flute. The Program will run from 3rd February - 27th July 2025. There is a strict minimum playing standard and only those applicants of suitable playing standard will be considered for the program.

String and Horn positions for the 2025 program have been filled in first round tertiary auditions with our program partners at Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium and University of Queensland and second round auditions are now open for Trumpet and Flute vacancies.

Auditions
Date: Tuesday 15th October 2024
Location: ABC Studio (QSO), 114 Grey Street, Brisbane
Time: To be confirmed one week prior to audition
Excerpts 2 - 3 standard excerpts and 1 free-choice performance piece. Excerpts are available for download through Musical Chairs.
Recorded auditions will be accepted. Please contact recruit@qso.com.au for further details on requirements. All live auditions will be filmed for future reference.

Financial Arrangements
An amount of $12,500 will be paid by QSO to Academy Participants. Payments are made fortnightly.
It is expected that Academy Participants will be able to earn some funds to support themselves from casual work with the QSO once they have completed their base commitment of 40 playing calls.

Eligibility and Requirements
1. The QSO Academy Program is a 6-month commitment and successful candidates will need to reside in Brisbane from 3 February - 27 July 2025 inclusive
2. Applications to audition will be accepted from the following instruments: Flute and Trumpet.
3. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.

Interested applicants should submit a CV via Musical Chairs at the links below before COB Friday 4th October 2024. Any queries regarding the program or auditions may be directed to recruit@qso.com.au.