Overview
The Vratsa Symphony Orchestra announces an opening for the
Position
of Double Bass Tutti for one year with a possibility of extension.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated musician to join our double bass section permanently. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent technical ability, a rich and versatile sound, strong ensemble and solo skills, and a commitment to musical excellence.
Requirements
Advanced studies in music (bachelor or master in a conservatory or equivalent education)
Sight-reading and ensemble performance skills
The ability to adapt to different styles and
2026 Repertoire
(classical, romantic, contemporary)
Proven orchestral experience or equivalent professional performance background will be taken into consideration but is not mandatory
Audition Process
The audition is divided into three rounds:
1st Round: Video Submission
Solo piece (choose one):
G. Bottesini: Double Bass Concerto No. 2, in D major – 1st movement (Ex
Position
only from the beginning until bar 91)
S. Koussevitsky: Double Bass Concerto, Op.3 – 1st movement (Ex
Position
only from the beginning till 4 bars before Alla breve mm. 82)
Excerpts:
Brahms: Symphony No. 2, 1st movement – from letter E to F
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, 1st movement – mm. 41 to 90
Schubert: Symphony No. 9, 3rd movement – from letter C to D
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, 3rd movement – beginning to mm. 100 and Trio (without repetition)
2nd Round: Online Interview
Final Round: Trial Period
Only successful candidates will advance to the next round, but all applicants will be notified. For all the details, please check the document attached.
Application
s only via the link below.
