Tutti Second Violin

Position:	Section Musician Second Violin
Remuneration:	Salary Range of AUD$75,399 - $87,733 plus 12% 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 seven 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 Second Violin section will be comprised of one Section Principal Second Violin, one Associate Principal Second Violin, one Assistant Principal Second Violin and 9 Tutti Second Violins
How to apply:	Please submit your CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details as soon as possible via Musical Chairs.
Closing date:	Monday 11 August 2025
Audition date:	Thursday 28 and Friday 29 August 2025
Location:	ABC Building, South Brisbane

Selection Process

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

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

An accompanist will be provided for live auditions.

Applicants unable to attend a live audition are encouraged to submit a recorded audition and will be provided with the requirements upon application. The deadline for recorded auditions is 5pm AEST Monday 25 August. Guidelines on recording requirements are available for download via Musical Chairs.

Audition Requirements

Set works (to be played with piano accompaniment)

• MOZART – Violin Concerto 3, 4 or 5, - First movement exposition only

AND

• A concerto or major work for Violin and Orchestra from the 19th or 20th century – First movement exposition, development and cadenza if applicable

Excerpts (to be played solo)

• BARTÓK – Concerto for Orchestra – finale: b.265-317
• BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 9 – 2nd Movement: b.1-84
• BRAHMS – Symphony No. 4 – 4th Movement: b.33-64 – first violin excerpt
• BRUCKNER – Symphony No.9 – 3rd Movement: Fig. D to bar 68
• DEBUSSY – La Mer – 2nd Movement: Fig.35 to 2 bars before Fig.39
• MAHLER – Symphony No.9 – 4th Movement Adagio: b.1-27
• MENDELSSOHN – Midsummer Night’s Dream – Scherzo: b.17-93
• MOZART – Symphony No.41 (Jupiter) – 4th Movement: b.64-94
• PROKOFIEV – Romeo and Juliet Suite No.1 Death of Tybalt: Fig.70-78
• RACHMANINOV – Symphony No.2 – 2nd Movement: 15 bars after Fig.32 (Meno mosso) to 4 bars after Fig.34
• SHOSTAKOVICH – Symphony No.5 – 3rd Movement: Fig.75-79, bottom line divisi
• STRAUSS, R. – Eine Alpensinfonie: upbeat to Fig.138 until Fig.142

All divisi is top line unless indicated

Further Enquiries

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

No Unsolicited recruitment agencies’ CVs will be accepted.

Position Description

The general duties and work requirements of a Section Musician are to:

• Work in accordance with the terms of this agreement
• Play the instrument(s) for which the musician was auditioned
• Mark parts and convey all relevant information consistent with Section Principals’ instructions in a concise and timely manner
• Maintain a fully professional appearance and behaviour whilst on duty
• Participate in the relevant musical responsibilities of the section
• Follow the directions of the Section Principal in all matters

A section musician may also be required to perform the following duties:

• Perform higher duties, if willing
• Play in combinations of seven or less, separate from an orchestral performance, if willing
• Play off-stage at the conductor’s direction
• Undertake preparation of relevant parts in advance of the first rehearsal
• Rehearse and perform relevant parts as required
• Participate in auditions, trial assessment meetings, consultative, orchestral and artistic meetings, as required
• Not unreasonably refuse to be available for meetings with CEO or HODs/Orchestra Management and colleagues to discuss job-related issues
• Undertake promotional activities consistent with the player’s capacity as a professional musician and as agreed.

The parties agree that when considering the appropriateness of these additional duties, the artistic standards of the orchestra shall not be compromised.

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