Associate Principal Trombone

Music Opportunities; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra invites applications for Associate Principal Trombone. Auditions are scheduled for 26 and 27 October 2026, with performance of the Tomasi Trombone Concerto (1st movement) with piano, plus orchestral excerpts.

The position is open to Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or others legally able to work in Australia. The successful candidate will join the trombone section as tenor trombone and participate in high‑level symphonic repertoire with the

Qualifications

• Proven trombone performance ability in orchestral settings.
• Experience preparing and performing audition excerpts from standard repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Play tenor trombone within the orchestra's section.

Skills

Trombone performance

Tenor trombone

Orchestral audition experience

Job description

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Melbourne, Australia

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is seeking an Associate Principal Trombone. Auditions will take place on October 26 and 27, 2026. Candidates are required to perform the first movement of the Tomasi Trombone Concerto with piano accompaniment, along with various orchestral excerpts. The application deadline is September 28, 2026. This position is open to Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or individuals with the legal right to work in Australia. The successful candidate will be expected to play any tenor trombone position within the orchestra's section. Applicants may indicate their intention to submit a recording upon application, but recordings are not mandatory at that time.