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Double Bass Any jobs this month?
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Or just do mock auditions. Everyone is a winner at a mock audition.
Seriously folks.
Grand Rapids Symphony
Section Bass (2 one-year positions)
Audition Date: November 21, 2013
Chair 4 & 6 (C-contract 140 service guarantee)
$16, 192 for 40 weeks
Qualified applicants send a one-page resume and $75 refundable deposit (check payable to "Grand Rapids Symphony" to
Erich Peterson, Personnel Manager
Grand Rapids Symphony
300 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rochester Philharmonic
Section Bass
Audition Date: November 23, 24, 25, and 26 of 2013
Resume Deadline: October 11, 2013
Send resume to
William Hunt, Auditions Coordinator
108 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
[email protected]
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Ensemble musikFabrik | Landesensemble Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.
is looking for a
double bass player
familiar with the performance practice of a soloist ensemble focused on contemporary music.
Required pieces are
two contrastive movements from a representative classical piece (i.e. Vanhal, Dittersdorf, Bach)
and a solopiece composed after 1960.
Excerpts will be sent with the invitation to the audition.
Application deadline: July 21, 2014
Audition date: September 2, 2014
Please send applications to:
Ensemble musikFabrik
Im Mediapark 7
D-50670 Köln
Tel: +49 (0)221-7194 71940
[email protected]
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is looking for a
double bass player
familiar with the performance practice of a soloist ensemble focused on contemporary music.
Required pieces are
two contrastive movements from a representative classical piece (i.e. Vanhal, Dittersdorf, Bach)
and a solopiece composed after 1960.
Excerpts will be sent with the invitation to the audition.
Application deadline: July 21, 2014
Audition date: September 2, 2014
Please send applications to:
Ensemble musikFabrik
Im Mediapark 7
D-50670 Köln
Tel: +49 (0)221-7194 71940
[email protected]
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This one is not getting much press, so I'm posting it here (along with the double bass pedagogy forum).
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University of Northern Iowa
Instructor of Double Bass and Liberal Arts Core
Requisition # 50446
Type of Position:Renewable Term
Full Consideration Date:Saturday, May 10, 2014
Advertising Started on:Thursday, April 17, 2014
College:College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences
Department:School of Music
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status:Full Time
Service Schedule:Academic Year
Position Description:
Provide individual instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in classical and jazz double bass performance, including a weekly studio class, and teach undergraduate courses in the Liberal Arts Core (music appreciation courses for non-majors). Recruit potential students and maintain an active service portfolio. Additional assignments depend on department need and area(s) of expertise. Maintain an active portfolio of scholarly research/creative activities.
Education Requirements:
Master of Music in double bass performance required. Doctoral degree in double bass preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Recognition for excellence as a performer with demonstrated proficiency in both classical and jazz performance styles required. Experience teaching in private studio and classroom settings at the colleagiate level is also required.
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous teaching in classroom settings is preferred.
Online Application Required Documents
Required Documents:Curriculum Vita
Professional References:Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process. Letters of recommendation are required for this position.
Number of References: 3
Cover Letter:A plain text cover letter is required.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Additional Application Materials
Materials:Candidates must submit: official transcripts for all degrees, a recording made within the last three years that demonstrated proficiency in classical and jazz performance styles: CD/ DVD, Youtube or Vimeo).
The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.
Contact Information
Attention: Your curriculum vita should not be sent to the contact below. The curriculum vita will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Contact:Karen McCabe - [email protected]
Russell Hall 115
Phone: 319-273-6926
Department URL: http://www.uni.edu/music
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
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University of Northern Iowa
Instructor of Double Bass and Liberal Arts Core
Requisition # 50446
Type of Position:Renewable Term
Full Consideration Date:Saturday, May 10, 2014
Advertising Started on:Thursday, April 17, 2014
College:College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences
Department:School of Music
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status:Full Time
Service Schedule:Academic Year
Position Description:
Provide individual instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in classical and jazz double bass performance, including a weekly studio class, and teach undergraduate courses in the Liberal Arts Core (music appreciation courses for non-majors). Recruit potential students and maintain an active service portfolio. Additional assignments depend on department need and area(s) of expertise. Maintain an active portfolio of scholarly research/creative activities.
Education Requirements:
Master of Music in double bass performance required. Doctoral degree in double bass preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Recognition for excellence as a performer with demonstrated proficiency in both classical and jazz performance styles required. Experience teaching in private studio and classroom settings at the colleagiate level is also required.
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous teaching in classroom settings is preferred.
Online Application Required Documents
Required Documents:Curriculum Vita
Professional References:Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process. Letters of recommendation are required for this position.
Number of References: 3
Cover Letter:A plain text cover letter is required.
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Additional Application Materials
Materials:Candidates must submit: official transcripts for all degrees, a recording made within the last three years that demonstrated proficiency in classical and jazz performance styles: CD/ DVD, Youtube or Vimeo).
The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.
Contact Information
Contact:Karen McCabe - [email protected]
Russell Hall 115
Phone: 319-273-6926
Department URL: http://www.uni.edu/music
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
this one will not be advertised in the usual place (The AFM's IM) for most orchestras, so I'm posting it here.
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SECTION BASS
S E A T T L E S Y M P H O N Y
LUDOVIC MORLOT, Music Director
Announces auditions for:
Section Bass
Only highly qualified applicants will be invited to this audition.
Employment to begin in September 2015 or by mutual agreement.
Final auditions for this position will be held in Seattle on Monday, February 2, 2015. Preliminary auditions may begin as early as Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Please send a brief resume listing recent orchestral experience, musical education and audition experience placement by Monday December 15, 2014. Invalid Link Removed
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SECTION BASS
S E A T T L E S Y M P H O N Y
LUDOVIC MORLOT, Music Director
Announces auditions for:
Section Bass
Only highly qualified applicants will be invited to this audition.
Employment to begin in September 2015 or by mutual agreement.
Final auditions for this position will be held in Seattle on Monday, February 2, 2015. Preliminary auditions may begin as early as Thursday, January 29, 2015.
Please send a brief resume listing recent orchestral experience, musical education and audition experience placement by Monday December 15, 2014. Invalid Link Removed
- CURRENT CONTRACT INFORMATION:
• Minimum salary for the 2015/16 season $91,900.00
• 47 weeks, including seven weeks paid vacation: (45 weeks Symphony/Opera and an optional 2 week Seattle Opera summer production)
• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension, disability, life insurance, instrument insurance, and parking.
Send resume to:
Please e-mail a one-page resume to: [email protected]
(Please include the words “Section Bass Auditions” in the title of your reply, and attach your resume as a Word document or PDF file)
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Seattle Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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University of Michigan
Teacher of Double Bass (Professor, Assoc Prof or Assist Prof)
How to Apply
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: To apply, Email letter of application, curriculum vitae including evidence of performance and teaching activity, and a list of at least five references with contact information to: [email protected]. Please add Double Bass to the subject line.
Do not send recordings at this time
Applications should be received by December 1, 2014, to ensure full consideration but position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities*
Teach bass performance to students from first-year through doctoral levels in all curricula in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance; recruit students of high caliber; maintain national and international recognition as performer and teacher; participate in faculty governance responsibilities. It is desirable that the appointee perform on campus in solo and chamber music repertory with faculty colleagues.
Required Qualifications*
Thorough knowledge of repertoire for bass; sustained and distinguished professional record as a teacher and performer. Applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience in teaching by having presented master classes, maintained private studios, or served as guest faculty members at institutions of higher learning. Evidence of the ability to recruit and maintain a successful bass studio required.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
University of Michigan
Teacher of Double Bass (Professor, Assoc Prof or Assist Prof)
How to Apply
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: To apply, Email letter of application, curriculum vitae including evidence of performance and teaching activity, and a list of at least five references with contact information to: [email protected]. Please add Double Bass to the subject line.
Do not send recordings at this time
Applications should be received by December 1, 2014, to ensure full consideration but position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities*
Teach bass performance to students from first-year through doctoral levels in all curricula in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance; recruit students of high caliber; maintain national and international recognition as performer and teacher; participate in faculty governance responsibilities. It is desirable that the appointee perform on campus in solo and chamber music repertory with faculty colleagues.
Required Qualifications*
Thorough knowledge of repertoire for bass; sustained and distinguished professional record as a teacher and performer. Applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience in teaching by having presented master classes, maintained private studios, or served as guest faculty members at institutions of higher learning. Evidence of the ability to recruit and maintain a successful bass studio required.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
This one is not getting much press, so I'm posting it here. It's a summer music festival gig. It's a nice change to see a professional summer music festival picking its bass players through a competitive and blind audition process.
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Section Bass
2015 BRITT CLASSICAL SEASON: July 27 – August 15, 2015
Deadline: auditions must be received by February 28, 2015
SECTION BASS (substitute)
To apply, please submit a resume and recording, as follows:
Auditions are by recording through a blind audition process. Your inquiry will be acknowledged. (IMPORTANT: Please record the exact excerpts in the specified order, on separate tracks. Music for the orchestra excerpts is available upon request):
I. Solo:
•Solo work of your choice, not to exceed 5 minutes
II. Excerpts from the following works:
• Mozart Symphony #39, First movement, mm. 40-97
• Beethoven Symphony #5, Third movement, mm. 1-100
• Brahms Symphony No. 2, Fourth movement, mm. 244-279
• R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben, reh. # 9 to 2 bars before reh. #11 & reh. #77 to reh. #78
Electronic submissions only. Please send your recording in mp3 format. Email all materials to:
Mark Knippel
Britt Festival Orchestra
[email protected]
Applications will be considered for a one-year, substitute position for the 2015 season.
Questions? Contact Mark Knippel, Orchestra Manager, at 541-690-3856, or email [email protected]. Britt Festivals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Section Bass
2015 BRITT CLASSICAL SEASON: July 27 – August 15, 2015
Deadline: auditions must be received by February 28, 2015
SECTION BASS (substitute)
To apply, please submit a resume and recording, as follows:
Auditions are by recording through a blind audition process. Your inquiry will be acknowledged. (IMPORTANT: Please record the exact excerpts in the specified order, on separate tracks. Music for the orchestra excerpts is available upon request):
I. Solo:
•Solo work of your choice, not to exceed 5 minutes
II. Excerpts from the following works:
• Mozart Symphony #39, First movement, mm. 40-97
• Beethoven Symphony #5, Third movement, mm. 1-100
• Brahms Symphony No. 2, Fourth movement, mm. 244-279
• R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben, reh. # 9 to 2 bars before reh. #11 & reh. #77 to reh. #78
Electronic submissions only. Please send your recording in mp3 format. Email all materials to:
Mark Knippel
Britt Festival Orchestra
[email protected]
Applications will be considered for a one-year, substitute position for the 2015 season.
Questions? Contact Mark Knippel, Orchestra Manager, at 541-690-3856, or email [email protected]. Britt Festivals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Reviving this old thread because it seemed like the best place to post an audition that is not getting much press, so I'm posting it here.
St. Louis Symphony is looking for some long-term double bass subs. $2,077/week for 24 weeks + 5% pension contribution and a small health insurance contribution ($200/month). The audition is Nov. 6. Appointment is January through June.
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Reviving this old thread because it seemed like the best place to post an audition that is not getting much press, so I'm posting it here.
St. Louis Symphony is looking for some long-term double bass subs. $2,077/week for 24 weeks + 5% pension contribution and a small health insurance contribution ($200/month). The audition is Nov. 6. Appointment is January through June.
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