The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra announces auditions for the IPO Academy

The program’s mission is to encourage and develop outstanding young musicians, to prepare and support them on their path to an orchestral career, and to offer them a unique opportunity to integrate into a community of top musicians.

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We invite young musicians aged 21-28 (preferably post-degree) to audition for the IPO Academy.

Participants in the program are employed by the Israel Philharmonic in a full-time position with a pre-commitment for two seasons (October 2025 – July 2027).

The Academy position is divided into two parts:

• Playing in the orchestra (rehearsals, concerts, and tours)
• Pedagogical scope including private lessons, mock auditions, chamber music, community activities, and more.

The auditions will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 14:00, at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Lowey Hall, Tel Aviv.

The upcoming auditions will be open for the following instruments:
Violin
Cello
Double Bass
French Horn
Percussion

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You can register through the following link, no later than February 23, 2025.

An invitation to audition for qualified candidates will be sent by email by March 9, 2025.

Starting October 1^st, 2025 until July 31^st, 2026

Audition dates: update

The 1^st stage of the audition, which was scheduled for Tuesday, May 20^th, is cancelled.

There will be one stage only, without a screen, on Wednesday, May 21^st, at 17:45

Application deadline: March 22^nd, 2025

For audition repertoire: please press here

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/1qqAKzorFUAuv3sV7

• Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.
• Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to the audition.
• Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
• The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Beginning October 2025, or from an agreed date, to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements.

Audition dates: 

1^st stage (Behind a screen): Monday, July 14^th, 2025, at 10:00

2^nd stage: (Without a screen): Tuesday, July 15^th, 2025, at 17:15

Application deadline: May 10^th, 2025

For Audition repertoire: Please press here

Application in the following link: https://forms.gle/5Jm5EXru5eLkkxer7

Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.

• Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to audition.
• Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
• The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Starting October 1^st, 2025 until July 31^st, 2026

Option for an additional season

Audition dates:

One stage only (without a screen): Thursday, June 19^th, 2025, at 10:00

Application deadline: April 19^th, 2025

For Audition repertoire please press here

The repertoire was updated on April 24

In Respighi – Fontana di Roma, the correct excerpt is upbeat to [11] – 5 bars before [16]

(not 2 bars after [14])

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/M6ZEmCiJYQGMkABS9

• Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.
• Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to the audition.
• Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
• The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Beginning October 2025, or from an agreed date, to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements.

Audition dates: 

1^st stage (Behind a screen): Sunday, July 6^th, 2025, at 10:00

2^nd stage: (Without a screen): Monday, July 7^th, 2025, at 10:00

Application deadline: May 10^th, 2025

For Audition repertoire please press here

The repertoire was updated on April 24

In Respighi – Fontana di Roma, the correct excerpt is upbeat to [11] – 5 bars before [16]

(not 2 bars after [14])

Application in the following link: https://forms.gle/Pg3N3uHdzr6uGoox9

Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.

• Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to audition.
• Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
• The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.

*Option for 2nd Bassoon, temporary position
Beginning October 2025, or from an agreed date, to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements

Audition dates:
1st stage (Behind a screen): Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at 14:00

2nd stage: (Without a screen): Monday, July 7th, 2025, at 14:00

Application deadline: May 10th, 2025

For Audition repertoire please press here

Application in the following link: https://forms.gle/o3iXhZuDj7nN3LueA

Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.
– Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
– Only qualified candidates will be invited to audition.
– Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
– The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.

*Option for a temporary or permanent position in the group

Beginning immediately, or from an agreed date, to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements.

Audition dates:

1^st stage (behind a screen): Wednesday, July 2^nd ,2025, at 17:15

(previously published at 10:00)

2^nd stage: (without a screen): Thursday, July 3^rd, 2025, at 11:00

(previously published at 10:00)

3^rd stage (with the orchestra): Friday, July 4^th, 2025, at 14:00

Application deadline: May 10^th, 2025

For Audition repertoire: (identical for the Concertmaster and for the Assistant Concertmaster) please press here

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/xKBUzSFJGpubUUNx5

Candidates who advance to the final stage will be reimbursed for their flight

The winner of the Concertmaster position will be loaned an instrument of his choice, from the following three instruments:

GUADAGNINI

RUGGIERI

STRADIVARIUS OMOBONO

• Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.
• Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to audition.
• Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
• The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Beginning immediately, or from an agreed date, to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements.

Audition dates:
1st stage (behind a screen): Friday, July 18th ,2025, at 11:00

2nd stage: (without a screen): Sunday, July 20th, 2025, at 10:00

For audition repertoire: Please press here

Due to a technical issue with the application process, the deadline for submitting applications to the cello audition has been extended until May 17, 2025.

Applicants who apply between May 11–17 are kindly asked to use the following updated application link:
https://forms.gle/9SUaqZrpsjAGnACe9

– Due to legal constraints, the invitation applies to applicants who, at the date of the audition, will be at least 18 years old.
– Participation in the auditions is subject to the candidate’s full availability, from the date determined by the Orchestra for the commencement of the activity.
– Only qualified candidates will be invited to the audition.
– Times and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible after the application deadline.
– The auditions will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel.