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Auditions
Our next audition day will be held on Sunday 30 November. Read more, download a flyer and fill out a form now!
There is a minimum standard of musicianship which is AMEB grade 7 or equivalent. The audition panel consists of the Musical Director, concertmaster
and section principal. Other section principals are also invited if the
applicant is auditioning for a principal position.
In the audition, prospective members must present
- a piece of their own choice (about 5 minutes duration)
- a few orchestral excerpts sent about two weeks before the audition
- a sight-reading exercise or some scales
Download an audition flyer: Download PDF
Download an audition form: Download Word Form
Current Auditions as of 30 November 2008
Section positions exist throughout all parts of the orchestra.
The following principal positions are currently available. If you would like to learn more about the principal roles, please contact us.
Current Principal Vacancies:
- Principal Cello
- Principal Oboe
- Principal Horn
- Principal Trumpet
- Principal Trombone
Rehearsals and Concerts
Players are required to attend weekly rehearsals held on Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at Coorparoo Secondary College Auditorium, cnr Stanley St and Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo. Occasionally, a rehearsal may be scheduled for Sunday afternoon when a performance is close.
See our Concert Series for an example of a typical BPO year.
Membership and Fees
Membership of the BPO provides you with a number of benefits:
- Maintain and enhance musicianship
- Opportunity to perform with a full-sized symphony orchestra
- Chance to meet like-minded people young people and others in the community who love music and come from a wide variety of professional and career backgrounds
Schedule of Fees for 2008
| Casual Fee |
$25 per annum + $25 per concert |
| Full-time Fee |
$125 per annum |
| Early-bird Full-time Fee |
$100 (if paid before 5th March) |
More information
Contact us now if you have any questions.
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