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.

For more information about the Academy, click here

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 2026 – July 2028).

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 upcoming auditions will be open for Violin and Viola.

The auditions will take place at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Lowey Hall, Tel Aviv, in the following dates:

Viola: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 17:00
Violin: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 13:45

You can register through the following link, no later than March 1, 2026.
https://forms.gle/KXn2CCAxudwM78Z66

An invitation to audition for qualified candidates will be sent by email by March 15, 2026.

For audition repertoire please press here

Beginning October 2026, or from an agreed date, 

to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements 

Audition dates:   

1st stage (behind a screen): Sunday, June 28th, 2026, at 17:00 

 2nd stage: (without a screen): Monday, June 29th, 2026, at 14:00 

 3rd stage (with the orchestra): Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, at 14:00  

Application deadline: May 2nd, 2026 

For audition repertoire: please press here 

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/jBGAqgr6bb9XYkop7

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

• 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 October 2026, or from an agreed date, 

to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements 

Audition dates:   

1st stage (behind a screen): Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, 11:00, 

2nd stage (without a screen): Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, at 10:00 

Application deadline: May 2nd, 2026 

Audition repertoire: TBA 

Application in the following link: https://forms.gle/ygoBsSqtiNGYTfaV8

• 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. 

Beginning October 2026, or from an agreed date, 

to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements 

Audition dates:   

1st stage (behind a screen): Sunday, July 5th, 2026, 10:00,                                          

2nd stage (without a screen): Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 10:30 

Application deadline: May 2nd, 2026 

For audition repertoire: Please press here 

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/zfJyTk54eMfZW3CH8

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

• 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. 

Beginning October 2026, or from an agreed date, 

to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements 

Audition dates:   

1st stage (behind a screen): Sunday, July 5th, 2026, 12:00 

 2nd stage (without a screen): Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 12:30 

Application deadline: May 2nd, 2026 

For audition repertoire: Please press here 

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/wmKK25SH9vykYBqBA 

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

• 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. 

Beginning October 2026, or from an agreed date, 

to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements 

Audition dates:   

1st stage (behind a screen): Monday, July 13th, 2026, at 10:30 

 2nd stage: (without a screen): Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 15:45 

Application deadline: May 16th, 2026 

Audition repertoire: TBA 

Application in the following link:  https://forms.gle/C1e7H3yjL7m3rtwB7 

• 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 October 2026, or from an agreed date, to be determined in accordance with the Orchestra’s requirements. 
 

Audition dates:  

1st stage (Behind a screen): Thursday, July 16th, 2025, at 13:45 

 2nd stage: (Without a screen): Friday, July 17th, 2025, at 10:00 

Application deadline: May 16th, 2025 

Audition repertoire: TBA 

Application in the following link: https://forms.gle/pmvWWQDrLq9RFp6N7 

• 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.