SECTION VIOLA
One of Asia’s leading orchestras, the 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, in Singapore.
The SSO invites applications from outstanding musicians for the following position:
SECTION VIOLA
Salary and Benefits
- Basic starting salary: Approx SGD 65,000 to SGD90,500 p.a. (approx. USD 50,500 to USD 70,500) 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 SGD 13,000 per annum.
Application and Audition Requirements:
Step 1: Choose ONLY ONE of the following audition video options:
- Option A: Submit the required audition repertoire
Submit a video recording of the required repertoire listed in the links below. If you are shortlisted:
✔ You will be invited to the live audition in Singapore.
✔ Travel and accommodation will be provided.
- Option B: Submit your own chosen repertoire
Submit a 5-10 minute video of yourself performing a repertoire of your choice. If you are shortlisted:
✔ You will be invited to the live audition in Singapore.
✖ Travel and accomodation will NOT be provided. You must make your own arrangements.
Step 2: Fill in the application form at https://ssoperfor.ms/sectionviola2025 and upload your resumé and audition video recording there.
Important Notes:
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 20 July 2025, 2359 hrs Singapore Time (GMT+8).
Application guidance and the audition repertoire can be downloaded here:
- Application Guidance - Section Viola
- SSO Section Viola 2025 - Audition Repertoire Booklet
- SSO Section Viola 2025 - Audition Repertoire List
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a live audition on 26 August 2025.
All applicants must be available to accept the position if offered.
Successful applicants who are offered the position, and have accepted it, should commence work within a reasonable period of the offer.