Section Second Violin

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 concert 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 2ND VIOLIN

Salary and Benefits

• Basic starting salary: Approx SGD 65,000 to SGD 90,500 p.a. (approx. USD 50,000 to USD 70,000) p.a. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
• Low progressive personal income tax 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 up to SGD 16,320 per annum.

Application and audition requirements:

1. Applications must include:

   • A completed applicant information form, and;
   • A copy of your full resumé.

2. Please submit your application form, upload your resume here: https://ssoperfor.ms/sectionsecondviolin2026

3. Closing date for applications: Sunday, 25 January 2026, 2359 hrs Singapore Time (GMT+8).

4. The application form and the audition repertoire can be downloaded here:

   • Application Guidance - Section Second Violin
   • SSO Section Second Violin 2026 - Audition Repertoire Booklet
   • SSO Section Second Violin 2026 - Audition Repertoire List

5. If you are shortlisted

   • You will be invited to the live audition in Singapore on 16 March 2026.
   • You must arrange and cover your own travel and accomodation.

6. The SSO aims to notify shortlisted applicants by Friday, 13 February 2026.

7. All applicants must be available to accept the position if offered.

8. Successful applicants who are offered the position, and have accepted it, should commence work within a reasonable period of the offer.