Horn II & IV
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania), United States
General information
- Instrument or role
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French horn
- Job category
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Performance
- Number of positions
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2 open positions
Employment details
- Type
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Per-service
- Tenure
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Permanent
- Employment beginning
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October, 2025
Application process
- Apply by
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September 19, 2025
- Application instructions
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional symphony orchestra performing Pops, Classics, Chamber, Film, & Outreach concerts for 55 years!Potential services to be offered through the 2025-2026 season are between 14 and 18.Auditions will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025. Time and location will be provided at a later date.Highly qualified candidates must email a resume (including current address, email, and cell phone number) by: September 19th, 2025 to [email protected].In addition, please mail a $50.00 refundable deposit check made out to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. The deposit check will be returned to you on the day of the audition or if we receive notice of cancellation by September 24th, 2025.Checks should be mailed to:
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
195 Hanover St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 - Application link
- https://nepaphil.org
Audition dates
- Audition
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September 29, 2025
Audition information
- Audition repertoire
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SOLO REPERTOIRE: A solo of the candidate’s choice: Exposition onlyORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS: All candidates should prepare ALL excerpts.2ND HORN EXCERPTSBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3, Mvt. III, Trio mm. 167-201BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8, Mvt. III, Menuetto mm.45-FineHAYDN: Symphony No. 31, Mvt. II, Adagio, mm. 12-16, 35-38STRAUSS: Ein Heldenleben, 1 before [78] to 2 after [79]SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I, Moderato, 2 after [17] through [21]4TH HORN EXCERPTSBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, Mvt. III, Adagio, mm 82-121BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. II, Allegro appassionato, mm. 160-215MAHLER: Symphony No. 1, Mvt. III, Wieder etwas bewegter, 3 after [13] to [15]MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3, Mvt. II, Vivace non troppo, mm. 48-67, 189-223STRAUSS: Don Quixote, Variations 7 & 8TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4, Mvt. I, Andante sostenuto, mm. 1-20SIGHT READING: Sight reading may be required, with music provided to candidates on the day of the audition.