KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic

Orchestra Vacancy: Principal/Co-Principal Percussion

Applications are invited from suitably qualified musicians for the positions of Principal and Co-Principal
Percussion. The KZN Philharmonic is a full time professional orchestra based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. Previous orchestral experience is essential. Salary package includes six weeks paid leave, medical
benefits, and relocation assistance. Applicants must be willing to relocate for a minimum of two years.

To apply submit a curriculum vitae, references, and a video recording (for international players) of the audition
repertoire. Completed applications will be considered for both positions. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to send a digital file of their audition video (MP4 format) through Dropbox, however a DVD can be
sent to the address below. Residents of South Africa must audition live.

Artistic Administrator, PO Box 5353, Durban, 4000, South Africa

Contact artsadmin@kznpo.co.za for application submissions and questions about auditions or the orchestra.

Deadline for receipt of materials (international applicants): 7 July 2014

Live auditions in Durban (South African residents): TBA

Audition Repertoire:
Timpani
MOZART "Magic Flute" 16 before E to the end (overture)
TCHAIKOVSKY "Symphony No. 4" 1St Mt – T to one bar before V
ELGAR "Enigma Variations VII"

Xylophone
GERSHWIN Porgy and Bess Overture: Opening passage
STRAVINSKY: Petrouchka 45 to 47; 80 to 91; 125 to 129
STRAVINSKY Les Noces 2nd picture, 3 before 43 to 44; 59 to 6 after 61
MESSIAEN "Exotic Birds" 6 to 7

Vibraphone
BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West side story (620 to 631)

Snare Drum
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV : Capriccio Espagnol ( Alborada + Scena e Canto gitano , Beginning to 3rd cadenza)
ROSSINI: La Gazza Ladra Beginning to 8 bars after B
WILLIAMS: "The patriot" Opening to bar 40

Glockenspiel
DUKAS Sorceror’s Apprentice 17 to 20; 22 to 27; 40 to the end
TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty Ballet No.5 – Waltz
GLAZUNOV Concerto for Violine and Orchestra 46 to 53
DEBUSSYLa Mer 2nd Mvt 16 to 19,
RESPIGHI " Pini di Roma" from 8 to 16 after 9

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Cymbals
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4 4th Mvt – Beginning to B; H to the end.
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No.2 3rd Mvt – 32 to Allegro Scherzando
STRAVINSKY: Petrushka , Original version. 124 to 127
Tambourine
BIZET Carmen Suite 1 Aragonaise – Beginning to 8 bars before C
DVORAK Carnival Overture Beginning to C; T to end

Triangle
BRAHMS Symphony No.4 3rd Mvt – I to end
LISZT Piano Concerto No.1 Allegro vivace to H, Allegro marziale to K
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV " Capriccio Espagnol" Scena e Canto gitano

Castanets
PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No.3 1st Mvt – 13 to 17
DEBUSSY Iberia 1st Mvt – Beginning to 2; 3 to 7

Bass Drum
MAHLER Symphony No. 3 Mvt 1 Beginning to 3rd bar of Rehearsal 2, Rehearsal 13 to second bar of Rehearsal
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STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring PART 1 Adoration of the Earth - Dance of the Earth

Solo Repertoire

Marimba: solo piece with 4 mallets (no other restrictions)

Snare Drum: Impression 1st Movement - Nicolas Martynciow.

Drum Kit: A short solo showing different styles of music such as Pop, Jazz, Latin etc.

*For copies of orchestral excerpts, contact: library@kznphil.org.za.

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