The Orquestra do Norte (ON) is, since 1992, the reality of the musical culture decentralized project. Winner of the first National Contest for regional orchestras promoted by Portuguese Government, the ON includes high quality musicians besides the participation of famous national and international conductors, soloists and chorus which allow the performing of a various repertoire, by including camera concerts, soloist concerts, ballet music, zarzuela,oratorio, opera (in both concert and scenic versions) and pedagogical concerts. The Orquestra do Norte has 48 musicians and it’s based in Amarante – a charming city near Porto known for its relaxing lifestyle. Due to the nature of its goal, the ON plays over 100 concerts each year all over Portugal, Spain and other European countries.
Timpani AND Percussion
Audition dates and places:
January 2010 - Further information soon available
Applications close: 20th December 2009
Audition Requirements
Timpani
- W.A.Mozart - “Die Zauberfl?te”, overture ( from 194 till the end);
- L.van Beethoven - Symphony n?. 7 (1st and 4th movt); Symphony n?. 9 (1st and 2nd movt)
- J.Brahms - Symphony n?.1 (1st and 4th movt); Symphony n?4 (3rd movt)
- B.Bartok - Concerto for orchestra (from Orchester probespiel)
- P.Tchaikovsky - Symphony n?4 ( 1st movt)
- I.Stravinsky - "The Rite of Spring" (Danse Sacral bar 189 to the end)
- R. Strauss - “Der Rosenkavalier” (from orchester Probespiel)
- J. Braga Santos - “Stacatto Brilhante”
Snare Drum
- S.Rachmaninof - Symphony n?1
- Rimsky - Korsakov - “Scherazade” (3rd and 4th movt)
- G.Rossini - “Die diebische Elster”, overture
- S.Prokofiev - “Peter and the wolf”, lieutenant kije
Cym
- S.Rachmaninoff - Piano concert n?. 2 (3rd movt)
- P.Tchaikovsky - Symphony n?.4 (4th movt)
Tamborine
- G.Bizet - “Carmen”
- A.Dvor?k - “Carnaval Overture” (from modern school for snare drum)
Xylo
- G.Gershwin - “Porgy and Bess” (from orchester probespiel)
- I.Stravinsky - “The Fire Bird” (from orchester probespiel)
Glo
- P.Dukas - “L?apprenti sorcier” (from orchester probespiel)
Vibraphon
- G.Bernstein - “West side Story” (from orchester probespiel)
Please, confirme your presence in the audition to:
Enquiries: (351) 255 410 470
Mobile: (351) 93 996 23 06
Email: orquestra.do.norte@mail.telepac.pt or on@orquestradonorte.com
Terms and conditions of employment
a)Soloist salary: 1.680,00? | tutti salary: 1.420,00? per month (gross, in European currency)
b)Annual professional responsibilities include:
Preparation for a maximum of 70 different programs for public performance per annum;
A maximum of 80 school concerts (of 60 minutes each);
A reasonable number of hours of individual or group tuition, recordings and other activities;
c)The performance season runs from early March through to the end of August of the same year. This is a one-half-year contract. The first three months will constitute a probation period.
For complete information about the orchestra, please visit www.orquestradonorte.com
