tutti bass oslo philharmonic audition

G-force · #1 10-26-2008, 09:59 AM

Hi , just wanted to let you know that we will be having a tutti bass auditition in feb. 2009.

here is the link to the audition add.

http://www.oslofilharmonien.no/en/Or...ncies/?aktiv=5

bkm0004 · #2 10-26-2008, 11:21 AM

I've always been interested in trying something like this... do you have any more details? what's the pay? how difficult is it to obtain a work permit? Thanks!

G-force · #3 10-27-2008, 05:59 AM

The pay is about 400-420k nok.

If you can play there is no problem getting a work permit.

many weeks paid vacation. 52 week season. No pops. pension etc.
Norway is a great place to live and Oslo is a wonderful city.
Flying to oslo with a bass is no problem

Let me know what else you need to know

Pete G · #4 10-28-2008, 02:19 PM

400-420 nok?

I'm just a hick from Virginny... what does that translate to in my own third world currency?

Peter Ferretti · #5 10-28-2008, 11:32 PM

roughly 60K

ILIA · #6 10-28-2008, 11:55 PM

I've heard that taxes in Norway can be as much as 50% of one's salary. Say it ain't so.

G-force · #7 10-29-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ILIA

I've heard that taxes in Norway can be as much as 50% of one's salary. Say it ain't so.

This is wrong but niot entirely. Taxes here are high"er" than the USA. I wont go into the ideas behind them lest I be damned for starting a political discussion. Anyway, income takes are the same as the states more or less.
Sales tax are higher as well.

The salary denoted is the absolute low. It gets higher every two years until you reach the maximum of ten and then 20 years of experience. If you can show proof of this upon starting the job then you can skip GO and go directly to a higher pay scale.

PLus Norwegians are some of the kindest people on this planet!!

clarkdbro · #8 10-29-2008, 02:22 PM

Cradle to grave baby, I'll pay higher taxes for that. And you would be living in a country where the arts are more ingrained in the culture, aka your orchestra is going to be around. Hopefully they have some auditions in about two years

G-force · #9 10-29-2008, 03:18 PM

We will have more position in the next few years- Stay tuned.

as for taxes. to be specific. They are 28-30%.

bkm0004 · #10 10-30-2008, 07:29 PM

I guess the more pertinent question is What does that leave for living expenses? Oslo is a pretty expensive city, right? Do most people rent or are they able to buy a home?

G-force · #11 10-31-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bkm0004

I guess the more pertinent question is What does that leave for living expenses? Oslo is a pretty expensive city, right? Do most people rent or are they able to buy a home?

This thread is getting a bit off topic. My intention is to inform as many bassists as possible that we will be having an audition.

I do not feel capable to speak on behalf of others when it comes to cost of living, taxes, living conditions etc.

I will though, answer any audition related question.

fholeyou · #12 10-31-2008, 09:56 AM

what will the audition rep be like? Is it like most other european countries where you would need to play Dittersdorf with the Gruber cadenza plus a romantic concerto?
Also, are the orchestral excerpts generally the same as in the US or are there a lot of scandinavian excerpts (Sibelius, Nielsen, etc.)?

Dr Rod · #13 10-31-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by G-force

I will though, answer any audition related question.

Would you consider doing a preliminary round with DVDs for overseas applicants?

Do you typically audition with solo strings and small solo instruments like in many parts of Europe?

G-force · #14 10-31-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Rod

Would you consider doing a preliminary round with DVDs for overseas applicants?

Do you typically audition with solo strings and small solo instruments like in many parts of Europe?

We have never had the need to do so. Our auditions generally bring in enough people.

As to the instruments. Ye and NO : I am from the states. Born ,raised and trained. I played a big english bass. My stand partner is from here. He played a smaller instrument.

If you play well on bass big or small we would like it.

G-force · #15 10-31-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fholeyou

what will the audition rep be like? Is it like most other european countries where you would need to play Dittersdorf with the Gruber cadenza plus a romantic concerto?
Also, are the orchestral excerpts generally the same as in the US or are there a lot of scandinavian excerpts (Sibelius, Nielsen, etc.)?

Standard rep, no cheap shots.

THE SAW · #16 11-02-2008, 04:50 PM

Thanks Glenn for the knid reply-you're right, Jim and I ARE brothers, and in fact went to Harlan just like you thought. The other guy you mentioned in your PM, Ried Sanberry, was indeed engaged to Mari Priest and did study with Homer.

Good luck-the Finns are a bit tougher than the Norweigians (sp?)

G-force · #17 11-03-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by THE SAW

Thanks Glenn for the knid reply-you're right, Jim and I ARE brothers, and in fact went to Harlan just like you thought. The other guy you mentioned in your PM, Ried Sanberry, was indeed engaged to Mari Priest and did study with Homer.

Good luck-the Finns are a bit tougher than the Norweigians (sp?)

Hey Saw, I understand your humor but many may not. By the way , stating that I have had contact with you without having done so is slanderous.
Have you something to ask me outright pertaining to this audition then fire away.

Thanks
Glenn

anonymous12251111 · #18 11-04-2008, 10:20 AM

What kind of gear/set-ups/strings/bows do you guys like to use in oslo? are you a big fan of the new dutch school?

calvin

G-force · #19 11-04-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvin Marks

What kind of gear/set-ups/strings/bows do you guys like to use in oslo? are you a big fan of the new dutch school?

calvin

There is no standart answer. OUr section is comprised of different styles.
There are a few Knut Guettler students who also studied with Gary Karr, A couple who studied in Poland (german bow ) and me who is a Mensch/Roger Scott style player.
Some use violin rosin , some use pops, some use kolsteins.
I like thomastiks AND belcanto. The other are a mix of prastro and ddario players.

As far as the new dutch school I I can say with almost 100% certainty that we are not big fans of it . Indifferent is a better word.
I know little of it.
What we really like is what anyone would. Great musicality in both solo and excerpts. Solid intonation, rhyth, dynamics and a sound which reresents how the bass is used properly in orchestra.

Hope this helps.
Glenn

anonymous12251111 · #20 11-04-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by G-force

There is no standart answer. OUr section is comprised of different styles.
There are a few Knut Guettler students who also studied with Gary Karr, A couple who studied in Poland (german bow ) and me who is a Mensch/Roger Scott style player.
Some use violin rosin , some use pops, some use kolsteins.
I like thomastiks AND belcanto. The other are a mix of prastro and ddario players.

As far as the new dutch school I I can say with almost 100% certainty that we are not big fans of it . Indifferent is a better word.
I know little of it.
What we really like is what anyone would. Great musicality in both solo and excerpts. Solid intonation, rhyth, dynamics and a sound which reresents how the bass is used properly in orchestra.

Hope this helps.
Glenn

Great thanks. I'm considering moving to Oslo for Grad school so I was curious about the sound...I have recordings but that's really not good information.