Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Assistant Principal Second Violin Audition 2027
Position
The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra is recruiting several assistant principal second violin players. Duties cover the second desk and top-side position of the second violin section. Applicants must have the musicianship and professional conduct appropriate for an orchestral player.
Eligibility and documents
Applicants enrolled in a university, graduate course, academy, or similar institution on December 24, 2026 must include two sealed recommendation letters from current teachers or comparable referees. The orchestra’s form is first requested by email with the prescribed subject line, name, postal address, and telephone number.
Audition
Round one is on February 3, 2027, with February 2 reserved if an extra day is needed. Round two is on February 4 at the orchestra’s rehearsal facility in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Repertoire includes Mozart and Beethoven concertos and orchestral excerpts. Candidates provide their own accompanist. A third stage in orchestral services may be required.
Contract and pay
Successful candidates normally complete a six-month trial contract with contractual performance fees. The 2026 starting-pay example for a 23-year-old regular member is JPY 266,000 per month in total, plus an assistant-principal allowance. Professional orchestral experience may increase the amount; salary and bonuses may change.
Deadline
Postal applications must arrive by December 24, 2026. Documents sent from outside Japan must be dispatched by December 10 using EMS, FedEx, or DHL. Consult the official requirements for the form request, postal destination, complete repertoire, and document rules.
Official information
This article presents a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please check all details on the official page.
Information verified: October 4, 2026
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