SECTION HORN

One of Asia’s leading orchestras, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) provides artistic inspiration through its recordings, international tours, outreach and education, chamber music, and a 30-concert subscription series. The SSO currently performs at the world-renowned Esplanade Concert Hall and at its long-term home, the Victoria Concert Hall.

The SSO invites applications from outstanding musicians for the following position:

SECTION HORN

Salary and Benefits

  • Basic starting salary: Approx SGD 65,000 to SGD90,500 p.a. (approx. USD 48,500 to USD 67,500) p.a. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
  • Low personal income tax between 7% and 11.5% for a tax resident.
  • 52 paid weeks a year, including 6 weeks of paid annual leave in addition to statutory holidays and other leave benefits.
  • Medical, dental, work injury compensation, travel insurance and instrument insurance benefits.
  • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will receive monthly Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution based on prevailing contribution rate. Musicians on Work Passes will receive monthly fixed allowance in lieu of CPF contribution which is approximately SGD 10,000 per annum.

Application and Audition Requirements:

  1. Applications must include:
    • A completed applicant information form,
    • A copy of your full resumé, and;
    • Video recordings of the required repertoire.
  2. Please submit your application form, upload your resume and video recording here: https://ssoperfor.ms/sectionhorn2024
  3. Closing date for applications: Sunday, 5 May 2024, 2359 hrs Singapore Time (GMT+8).
  4. The application guidance and the audition repertoire can be downloaded here:
  5. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a live audition on 28 August 2024.
  6. All applicants must be available to accept the position if offered.
  7. Successful applicants who are offered the position, and have accepted it, should commence work within a reasonable period of the offer.