(NSO) is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following vacancy: SECOND BASSOON

Application:

Please mail the following documents to the National Symphony Orchestra a.k.a Taiwan Philharmonic

(21-1, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 100012, Taiwan.) during 15 September to November 14, 2025.

1. Application Form (can be downloaded at http://npac-nso.org/zh/)
2. Copy of educational qualifications.
3. An Electronic Letter of Recommendation by a full-time musician from professional orchestras in the last two years. < send email to:bibi@mail.npac-ntch.org >
4. Copy of Passport
5. Personal Information Consent Form

Audition Date:

Second Bassoon: 9:00 a.m., December 17, 2025.

No video audition will be accepted.

Applicants will receive all necessary audition information by email prior to November 14, 2025.

Audition Location:

NSO Rehearsal Room, 3rd Floor, National Concert Hall (Address: No. 21-1, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 100012, Taiwan.)

Process:

Multiple rounds of auditions will be held.

In addition to the auditions, the finalist(s) will be required to play concert with NSO including rehearsals and performance in 2025/2026 Season.

Audition Program:

a. Solo

　piano accompaniment is not required, please bring your own if you need accompaniment.

b. Orchestral Excerpts

c. Sight Reading

d. Concerts (forfinalists)

　For the finalists who currently live abroad, the orchestra will pay for the round-trip　economy air tickets and accommodation for coming to Taiwan.

The winner of the audition will be expected to be on board within the offer notice.

A basic physical examination report issued by a municipal hospital is required.

For further inquiries please contact:

Ms. Lin at Email: bibi@mail.npac-ntch.org.

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