AUDITION SCHEDULE:
1) Screening & Video Audition
Applicants must submit the URLs of their performance videos together with the application.
The performance videos must be uploaded to YouTube with “Unlisted” visibility.
The screening results will be notified by Saturday, March 7, 2026.
If you do not receive the results within a few days after this date, please contact us at the email address listed below.

Assigned Repertoire for the Video Audition (All works must be performed with piano accompaniment.)
1. Mozart: Flute Concerto in G major, K. 313
-First movement, bars 27—149
-Second movement, bars 9—37

Instructions for the Performance Video
・The recording should contain performance only. Verbal announcements of the performer’s name or the titles of the pieces are not required.
・Each movement must be recorded as a separate video, uploaded individually, and two URLs should be clearly indicated in the application email.
・The video must be filmed from the front, clearly showing the entire instrument, the performer’s face, and hands.
・Videos must be uploaded to YouTube as “Unlisted.”
・The YouTube account used for uploading the videos does not need to belong to the applicant.

2) First Live Audition
Candidates who successfully pass the video audition will be invited to the first live audition.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Location: Tokyo
Repertoire:
-The same assigned repertoire as for the video audition
-Orchestral study (details will be sent by email to successful candidates)

3) Second Live Audition
Candidates who successfully pass the first live audition will be invited to the second live audition.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Location: Tokyo
Repertoire:
- The same assigned repertoire as for the video audition (with piano accompaniment)
- The same orchestral study as in the first live audition

INQUIRIES:
For any inquiries, please contact:
Tokyo Philharmonic 
Flute Audition Office
Email: [email protected]
We will not accept any inquiries by phone.

NOTES:
・The successful candidate will be appointed subject to a trial period of up to 11 months, after which a final decision regarding permanent employment will be made.
・Salary and other terms and conditions of employment will be determined in accordance with the Tokyo Philharmonic’s regulations.
・Applicants are required to bring their own piano accompanist to the live auditions.
・The Orchestra will not respond to inquiries regarding the content or results of the screening or auditions.
・All expenses related to the audition process (including travel expenses) must be borne by the applicant.
・All correspondence regarding the audition will be sent from [email protected] . Please ensure that emails from this address can be received without issue.
・For instructions on uploading videos to YouTube, please refer to YouTube’s official help page.