Section First Violin

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is seeking a Section First Violin to join the Orchestra.

Established in 1906, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is Australia’s oldest orchestra and a leading contemporary arts institution. Annually, the MSO reaches more than 2.5 million people through live and recorded performances and broadcasts, and hosts over 300,000 attendees at concerts, including at its home venue, Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne, and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the Orchestra’s annual free concert series. Through its Education and Community Engagement programs, the MSO delivers innovative musical experiences for audiences of all ages throughout Victoria.

Audition date: Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Requirements: First and Second movements of Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major OR No. 5 in A Major, including cadenzas, with piano or orchestral accompaniment,

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First movement of a standard 19th/20th century concerto, (cadenza not required, except in the case of the Sibelius concerto), with piano or orchestral accompaniment

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Orchestral Excerpts

Applications  close: Monday 3rd November 2025

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra offers an attractive salary package for the successful candidates. Please note that this position is open to citizens of Australia or New Zealand, permanent residents of Australia, or those that have the legal right to work in Australia.

Applicants wishing to send a recording should advise this upon application and as soon as possible. Recordings are not required to be submitted at time of application.

Application Details

To apply, please send a CV (including mailing address, phone number and email address) to:

Orchestra Management

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Email: auditions@mso.com.au

MSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.  

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