Overview

Opera Australia is seeking a Principal Trumpet.

Audition Schedule

  • Audition Dates: Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • Applicants must be available from 10am – 4:30pm both days

Key Dates

  • Applications Close: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5pm AEST
  • Recorded Auditions Due: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5pm AEST
  • Excerpts Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Eligibility

This audition is open to Australian & New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Set Repertoire

Applicants must prepare two set works and orchestral excerpts:

  1. Henri Tomasi – Trumpet Concerto, 1st Movement (without cadenza)
  2. Théo Charlier – Etude No. 2
  3. Orchestral excerpts (published March 17, 2026)

Please email any questions to [email protected].