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.

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

Audition dates (update on June 29):

1st stage (behind a screen): Tuesday, July 22nd ,2025, at 10:30

2nd stage: (without a screen): Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at 10:30

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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.

New York, Cologne, Tel Aviv

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, October 17th, 2025, time: TBA, New York

1st stage (behind a screen): Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, time: TBA, Cologne

1st stage (behind a screen): Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 13:45, Tel Aviv

2nd stage (without a screen): Monday, March 23rd, 2026, at 10:00, Tel Aviv

Application deadline 1st stage in New York and Cologne: September 13th, 2025
Application deadline 1st stage in Tel Aviv: January 24th, 2026

Audition repertoire: TBA

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

For Application form please press here

– 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.

New York, Cologne, Tel Aviv

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, October 17th, 2025, time: TBA, New York, USA

1st stage (behind a screen): Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, time: TBA, Cologne, Germany

1st stage (behind a screen): Monday, March 16th, 2026, 11:00, Tel Aviv

2nd stage (without a screen): Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 17:15, Tel Aviv

Application deadline 1st stage in New York and Cologne: September 13th, 2025
Application deadline 1st stage in Tel Aviv: January 24th, 2026

Audition repertoire: TBA

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

For Application form please press here

– 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.