Macao Orchestra (OM) is Macao’s professional symphony orchestra with influence of Chinese and Western cultures, interpreting classics throughout the times.
Since 1 February 2022, Macao Orchestra (OM) has been managed by the Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, which is wholly owned by the Macao SAR Government.
Macao Orchestra will continue enhancing its professionalism and offering the public a rich diversity of classical musical events.
To further develop Macao Orchestra, we are inviting qualified professionals to join us. We are now recruiting Full-Time Musicians of:
Associate Concertmaster 1 position (Download the music scores)
Viola Tutti 1 position (Download the music scores)
Cello Tutti 1 position (Download the music scores)
Double Bass Tutti 4 position (Download the music scores)
Principal Clarinet 1 position (Download the music scores)
Principal Horn 1 position (Download the music scores)
Horn Tutti 1 position (Download the music scores)
Principal Trumpet 1 position (Download the music scores)
Second Trumpet 1 position (Download the music scores)
Principal Trombone 1 position (Download the music scores)
Bass Trombone 1 position (Download the music scores)
Principal Timpani 1 position (Download the music scores)
Full-Time Musicians are responsible for:
1. Participating in OM’s rehearsals and performances, and working with other members of the orchestra;
2. Attending rehearsals and performances on time as arranged by OM or its conductor;
3. Except instruments provided by orchestra, musicians have to provide their own instrument and equipment for rehearsals and performances and complying with the rules and arrangements of the venue.
Eligibility:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in music and studies in the corresponding instrument, or a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in music.
2. Good verbal and written skills in English and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
Application Materials：
．Application Form (Download)
．Curriculum Vitae (Chinese or English)
．Scanned copy of Identity Card or Passport (pdf.)
．A copy of academic records/certificate
．Valid link for video recording of Solo Piece(s) and Orchestral excerpt(s) (Only youtube, youku, bilibili or wetransfer are accepted).
Video Recording Guidelines：
1. Performance Required for audition consists of two parts, namely Solo Piece(s) and Orchestral excerpt(s)；Candidates must record all pieces specified under “Solo Pieces” and “Orchestral Excerpts”.
Solo Piece(s):
．All solo pieces must be included in a single video and completed in a single take
．When changing Solo Piece(s) recording must be continuous at all times
．Video shall not be edited, or modified in any way
Orchestral excerpt(s):
．Candidates must record all pieces specified under “Orchestral Excerpts”.
．All orchestral Excerpts must be recorded in the order listed as specified in the official website. Those who do not record in the order provided will be disqualified
．All orchestral excerpts must be included in a single video and completed in a single take
．When changing Orchestral excerpt(s) recording must be continuous at all times
．Video shall not be edited, or modified in any way
2. All audition materials must be solo without accompaniment.
3. Video must clearly show the applicant entire body throughout the audition.
4. Candidates must ensure recording at the highest quality sound possible on the video recording.
5. Upload the video to youtube, youku, bilibili, wetransfer and send a valid video link to ([email protected]. mo). The video file name should be named as the candidate’s name, and DVD format is not accepted.
How to apply:
1. Download the music scores (from the official website)
2. Email the Application Materials and a valid video link to om-recruit@ moc.com.mo at or before (GMT+8) 23:59h on January 26, 2024. The email subject should be: Name + intended position, e.g. “ David Wong, Cello”. Any late application or an application with incomplete materials will not be accepted.
Note to Applicants:
． All information submitted will be used for audition purposes only, all documents will be kept confidential and will not be returned.
． Macao Orchestra Company Limited will be screening all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for the live audition location. Macao Orchestra Company Limited will provide travel allowance and accommodation to the live audition location.
． The live audition will include solo section and an orchestral excerpts section.
． During live audition, scores will not be provided.
． Application Deadline: (GMT +8 ) January 26, 2024 at 23:59h or before
Contact:
Macao Orchestra Company, Limited
Email: om-recruit@ moc.com.mo
Tel: (+853) 8988 4122, 8988 4123
Address: Cave 2 do Centro de Criatividade do Tap Siac, Praça do Tap Siac, Macau
Note 1: The final interpretation of the recruitment rules belongs to Macao Orchestra Company, Limited.
Note 2: All information submitted by applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence and used for recruitment purposes only.
