The Evergreen Symphony Orchestra invites applications from outstanding musicians for the following Contracted positions:

Concertmaster - 1 position

Principal Flute - 1 position

Principal Clarinet - 1 position

Principal Oboe - 1 position

Principal Fagott - 1 position

Principal Horn - 1 position

High Horn - 1 position (1 & half year)

Low Horn - 1 position

Principal Trumpet- 1 position

Violin Tutti - 4 position

Viola Tutti - 1 position

Cello Tutti - 1 position(1 & half year)

Double Bass Tutti - 1 position

1. Eligibility:

• Have graduated from conservatory or university of Music.

• Concertmaster and Principle applicants must demonstrate prior professional principle-position experience. 

2. Application Procedure

• Application form and Recording Video link

• Application deadline: (GMT+8) 23:59 on 31^st December 2025 or before, late applications will not be accepted.

• Application method: 

  Please send us the above application information by e-mail. (eso@cyff.org.tw)

 The email subject should be: name + position, such as “Peter + 1st violin tutti”

3. Screening

j Pre-Round – Prescreen

Recording the video.

• Record your performance in one take. The final video must not have any edits. The video should include one solo work and one excerpt from the list.

• The video must be captured straight from the front of the Applicant and in horizontal format that always displays the Applicant.

• Capture your performance using the highest available sound quality.

• Your audition video can be recorded using a smartphone camera.

      Submitting the video:

• Upload your complete performance video to YouTube.

• Please include timestamps that mark the beginnings of each audition piece. (Instructions here: [Insert link to external instructions])

• Include your name and the timestamp links in the video description.

• Please make sure that the video is accessible via link without a password. Choose 'Unlisted' as the privacy setting.

• Include the video link in the application form.

k Live Audition (held for successful applicants of the Pre-Round)

(*Actual audition time and date will be communicated via e-mail on 9^th January, 2025.)

4. Audition Venue:  Amsterdam, Netherlands (exact venue TBC)

Rehearsal Hall of Evergreen Symphony Orchestra 

B1, No. 11, Chung-Shan South Road,

Taipei City 10048, Taiwan

Chicago, The United States (exact venue TBC)

5. Event Notes:

• All information submitted will be used for audition purpose only, all documents will be kept confidentially and won’t be returned.

• The live audition will include solo section and an orchestral excerpts section. A selection from the orchestral excerpts list will be announced on the audition day.
• The orchestra will provide a piano accompanist, but you may bring your own.
• No copies of repertoire or scores will be available during the live audition, please download them in advance.

• Applicants are responsible for their own transportation, travel, and accommodation expenses.

• The final round will be recorded for internal use.

6. Contact information:  

TEL: +886-2-2351- 6799 ext. 6306 Ms. Lan/ E-mail: olivialan@cyff.org.tw

                                       ext. 6312 Ms. Chiu/ E-mail: sammiechiu@cyff.org.tw

7. Employment Terms & Conditions

• Contract Duration: Successful applicants will be offered a five-year contract, structured as follows:
  • The first contract term is one year, the second contract term is two years, and the third contract term is two years.
• Remuneration: The annual compensation is up to international standards and is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• The annual service commitment is approximately 16 weeks of performances.
• Additional Benefits:
  • The Orchestra provides a housing allowance for non-residents of Taiwan.