Overview
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Violin Cadet
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra is a full-time professional orchestra based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Previous orchestral experience is essential. The salary package includes six weeks of paid leave, medical benefits, and settling-in assistance.
About the Cadet Position
An orchestral Cadet position (formerly known as a Fellowship position) is a student position aimed at helping promising musicians transition into full-time employment as professional musicians. It includes significant playing opportunity in the orchestra as a tutti player, as well as weekly lessons with a suitably qualified teacher. Along with semesterly assessments, the candidate is encouraged to apply for vacant positions when confident to do so, and to pursue further formal studies and professional development.
Cadet positions are offered for no more than three years consecutively and are open to South African citizens or international candidates who hold a South African general work visa.
Application Process
The application process is two-fold:
- Applicants must send a detailed CV, ID copy and video recording of one of the solo pieces listed in the audition requirements to [email protected]. The deadline for receipt of this material is 14 June 2026. Recordings may be uploaded to YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar.
- Selected candidates will be invited to the second part of the application, which will be an audition (live or recorded), held in Durban.
