Application Guidelines

Philharmonic Application Guidelines

Eligibility:

• We welcome applications from all orchestral players residing anywhere on the island of Ireland who have achieved a merit or higher in Grade 8.

Application & Audition Process:

• There is no fee to audition.
• Applications must be submitted through the official online application  Please ensure that all information provided is accurate and up-to-date.
• Candidates have the option to select two excerpts for their instrument from the provided list of three. Percussionist are required to submit three excerpts on separate instruments.
• Candidates interested in playing a second instrument, such as cor-anglais, piccolo, bass clarinet or contra bassoon, are required to submit three excerpt videos: two featuring their primary instrument and a third demonstrating their doubling instrument.
• Orchestral excerpts 
• Applications will be considered until May 17th at 18:00.

Membership Fees and Commitments:

• Accepted candidates will be required to pay an annual registration fee of €150. No fee is applicable to staff or students from TU Dublin
• Attendance at all rehearsals and orchestra performances is mandatory for members.
• TU Dublin Philharmonic orchestra members that are not registered students of TU Dublin are restricted from using Conservatoire practice rooms and facilities not specifically assigned for orchestral rehearsals.
• We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to TU Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra.  Joining our orchestra is not just about making music but also about forming lifelong friendships and memories. We wish you the best of luck with your application and audition!