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Auditions
The California Symphony is an equal opportunity employer.
Auditions for 2007-2008 have been completed this season. Auditions to be held in the 2008-2009 Season will be announced in September, 2008.
To apply for a posted audition:
- send a one-page résumé by mail
- Include a deposit of $25 (refundable) - checks made out to California Symphony
Mail to: Orchestra Personnel Manager, California Symphony, 877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Please note a limited number of applicants will be chosen to audition and will be informed of the audition repertoire. Employment will commence upon the successful candidate's availability and the California Symphony's schedule.
Internal Bass Auditions (for current, tenured California Symphony Bass players only) for Principal and Assistant Principal Bass will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. The repertoire list is posted below and the excerpts can be downloaded.
| Audition Repertoire for Principal & Assistant Principal Bass |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2008 |
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| Solo piece of your Choice - Bring 5 Copies with you |
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| Beethoven |
Symphony #2 |
First |
16 through 1 after letter "A" (Adagio). |
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38 to letter "B" (Allegro). |
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85 through 112 |
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| Beethoven |
Symphony #9 |
First |
51 to 74 |
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80 to one measure after "C" |
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two measures before "D" to m. 138 |
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Second |
25 to 36 |
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Fourth |
9 to 92 |
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92 to 115 |
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| Berlioz |
Symphony Fantastique |
Third |
4 measures before "41" to 4th measure of "42" |
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Fourth |
seven measures before "57" through second measure of "58" |
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Fifth |
pickup to third measure after "70" to downbeat of second measure after "74" |
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| Brahms |
Symphony #1 |
First |
"E" through 2nd measure of 2nd ending |
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Second |
47 to two measures before "C" |
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| Brahms |
Symphony #2 |
First |
54 to "B" |
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"E" to m. 136 |
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Second |
51 to 55 |
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83 to "F" |
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Fourth |
eight measures before "L" to one measure before "M" |
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| Haydn |
Symphony #31 (The Horn Signal) |
Variation #7 (Bass solo) |
113 to 128 |
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| Mahler |
Symphony #1 |
Third |
3 to two measures after "2" |
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| Mozart |
Symphony #41 |
First |
134 to 153 |
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Fourth |
20 to 33 |
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95 to 115 |
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173 to 205 |
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253 to 271 |
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| Strauss |
Don Juan |
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"A" to fourth measure after "B" |
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"F" to three measures before "G" |
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ten measures before "Q" to three measures before "Q" |
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"R" to four measures before "T" |
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four measures before "X" to two measures after "Y" |
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five measures before "Cc" through first measure of "Cc" |
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| Strauss |
Ein Heldenleben |
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Reh "5" through 4 bars after "6" |
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Download Excerpts (31 page PDF)
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