Qualifications

1. Possess a minimum of bachelor qualification in music performance
2. Possess excellent technicality and ability in music interpretation
3. Possess relevant orchestra performance experience and professional knowledge, preferably with experience in leading the Section
4. Able to accurately sight-read stave scores and simplified scores

Application Requirement

1. Application closes on 1 June 2025
   
   
2. All applications are to be submitted to careers@sco.com.sg
   
   
3. Applicants are asked to submit the following for consideration:
   • A completed Application Form which can be downloaded here
   • A copy of your full resume (including education and professional experience)
   • Individual links to audio recording of the following Pipa solo works:
     – Solo Piece《大浪淘沙》
     – Solo Piece《草原小姐妹》 (Selected passages)
     – One (1) choice piece (not more than 7 minutes, with cuts acceptable, and not to repeat with the set solo pieces listed)
     – Please refer to the ‘List of Solo Repertoire’ at the bottom of this notice
     
     
4. Audio recordings are to fulfil the following requirements:
   • Contains no accompaniment
   • Has not been digitally enhanced or edited
   • Contains no image or video
   • Uploaded to online platform (eg. YouTube, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Weiyun Cloud) and set to unlisted if applicable.
     
     
5. All applications will be assessed. Only shortlisted application will be notified for audition and interview.
   
   
6. Applicants are responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the information they submit. If any false information is found, their eligibility will be revoked upon verification. If the recording does not meet the aforementioned requirements, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra will not consider the application.

Audition Information

1. Audition Date: 21 July 2025
   
   
2. Audition Components:
   – First round:
   • Solo Piece《陈隋》
   • Solo Piece《草原小姐妹》 (Same selection as recording)
   • Orchestra excerpts

   – Second round:
   • Solo Piece 《点》(Selected passages)
   • Solo Piece 《文武双全》
   • Orchestra excerpts
   • Sight-reading (3-minute preparation time will be given)
   
   

3. Audition Venue:
   – Singapore Conference Hall
   – Audition will only be held in-person

List of Solo Repertoire

1. 《大浪淘沙》阿炳演奏、曹安和记谱
2. 《草原小姐妹》协奏曲（选段）吴祖强、王燕樵、刘德海作曲、彭修文编配
   a. #7-41, #101-118, #177-266, #323-338, #379-397, #428-510 End
3. 《陈隋》刘德海根据曹安和演奏谱编曲
4. 《点》（选段）陈怡作曲
   a. #1-60, #70-130
5. 《文武双全》孙晶作曲

Note: Applicants may prepare the solo score using the versions listed above, or may request it from the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.

Please email careers@sco.com.sg to inquire, and we will process your request within two working days.