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Second flute player (including piccolo): 1 person

Application Requirements

recruitment partSecond flute player (including piccolo): 1 person
Qualification requirements- Possess the personality and performance ability appropriate for an orchestral musician.
・Age and nationality are not important.
Application methodPlease access the following URL and fill in the required information by 5:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026.
https://forms.gle/7cD7q8Laz2wCHXvZ7
After you submit your application, the secretariat will send you an email confirming receipt.
If you do not receive a reply after one week, please contact us by email.
About examination① Document screening and video screening
[Document screening]
We will review your application based on the information you provide.
[Video Screening]
The video will be reviewed by YouTube.
*The videos will not be made public to anyone other than the judges and the organizing committee.

[Video Submission Procedure]
① Film a video of yourself performing the assigned song.
*Participants must arrange their own accompanists.
- Fix the camera in place and film the concerto, followed by the orchestral study.
Furthermore, the concerto and orchestral studies will be filmed uncut and combined into a single video. Videos that have been edited will be disqualified.
・There is no designated location for the photo shoot.
② Upload the video to YouTube.
- When uploading, enter your name in English in the title and set the privacy setting to [Limited Access].
*For detailed upload instructions, see below. Here 
③ Submit the URL via the audition application form.
・Paste the YouTube link in the appropriate field on the application form.

■Concerto
[Mozart] Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K.314
- First movement, measures 26 to the first beat of measure 97
- Second movement, measures 7 to the first beat of measure 50
■ Orchestra Studies
[Beethoven] From "Leonore Overture No. 3 in C major, Op. 72b"
Beginning to measure 36
Measures 278 to 315
Measures 328 to 360
https://x.gd/WEew7
*Please download the sheet music data for the orchestra study submitted via video from the URL above.
*There will be no piccolo performance.

[Notification of results for document and video screening]
The results will be sent to all applicants via email by Friday, August 7, 2026.

② Practical examination
*Each participant must bring their own accompanist.
[First round of judging]
Monday, August 31, 2026
[Assignment song]
■Concerto
[Mozart] Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K.314
- First movement, measures 26 to the first beat of measure 97
- Second movement, measures 7 to the first beat of measure 50
■ Orchestra Studies
*Applicants who pass the video screening will receive the orchestra study score data for both the first and second rounds of the screening.

[Second round of judging]
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
This will be conducted for those who pass the first round of auditions. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accompanist.

[Assignment song]
■Concerto
[Mozart] Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K.314, all movements (with cadenza)
■ Orchestra Studies

[Third round of judging]
You will participate in our concert as an extra.
*We will pay you the performance fee according to our company's regulations.

[Probation Review]
You will participate in our orchestra's concerts as a trial musician.
VenueFirst round of judging: Itabashi Ward Cultural Center Small Hall
Second round of judging: Sumida Triphony Hall Hall Main Hall
Third round of judging: Each performance venue
Probation screening: Each performance venue
treatmentAccording to our company regulations. Full social insurance (health insurance, welfare pension, employment insurance, workmen's accident insurance), transportation expenses paid.
OtherThe duration of the first and second rounds of judging will be determined based on the number of applicants.
We do not accept requests for specific review times. Thank you for your understanding.
Please arrange your own piano accompanist for the first and second rounds of judging.
The first round of judging will be conducted by judging the curtains.
The second stage of the selection process consists of a preliminary screening and a final screening.
・Participants are responsible for their own transportation and travel expenses (including accommodation).
・Parking is not available on the day of the audition. Please use paid parking facilities.
Application Guidelines (PDF)

Contact information

公益財団法人新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団 オーディション担当
〒130-0013 東京都墨田区錦糸1-2-3 すみだトリフォニーホール7階  
TEL:03-5610-3820 Email:njp.audition@gmail.com
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