Bass audition in Europe

ekspain · #1 05-26-2009, 12:24 PM

I just wanted to let folks know, who are interested that there will be a bass audition in Spain, with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla Y Leon.
They've contracted a new conductor who is assistant with the L.A. Phil
Lionel Bringiuer, and the pay is quite decent for European standards:
roughly 2000 Euros a month after taxes. You're paid a bonus in June and December, roughly double a normal pay check. You have summer free from july to late August, and when there are reductions in the section you may have at least 1-2 months free during the season. You may also request permits to take auditions a certain number of times a year, though you will not be paid for this time. Tenure comes after 6 months.
If you come from the States, it is possible to borrow an instrument, though the Orchestra instruments are generally mediocre.

The audition is for Primero Tutti, which is like Assistant CO-principle.
a new position. The audition will be held around October.

Just to let you know! Good Luck

Alex Scott · #2 05-27-2009, 11:06 PM

Hey man, sounds cool. Hope you are doing great!

What is the audition material like?

ekspain · #3 05-28-2009, 06:00 AM

Yo Al! Sent you a message on Facebook! Its the basic- Concerto, Standard Excerpts...
Let you know more when I know more....

WAY · #4 06-22-2009, 05:28 PM

ekspain... what's the deal with this audition. I haven't seen it posted anywhere. Still happening?

ekspain · #5 06-29-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WAY

ekspain... what's the deal with this audition. I haven't seen it posted anywhere. Still happening?

Are you....Matt, by any chance? We've met, in Holland some time ago- if you are indeed him...NJO...ring a bell?

It'll be posted soon, the audition is in October. Say hi to Adam Anello for me-

WAY · #6 06-29-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ekspain

Are you....Matt, by any chance? We've met, in Holland some time ago- if you are indeed him...NJO...ring a bell?

It'll be posted soon, the audition is in October. Say hi to Adam Anello for me-

Ya, this is Matt. I don't see Adam...not in NWS anymore. If I catch him around will definitely pass the word on. You knew him from boston? I remember ya from NJO.

ekspain · #7 09-04-2009, 10:14 PM

To those interested in a job in Europe.

The audition for the Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla Y Leon has been announced.

check musicalchairs ASAP-

From what I understand, its an international audition-
There are a number of Americans in the orchestra.

the audition is 21 october (i believe), and the list is standard rep.