Audition Regulations

You can only apply for an audition for the Orchestra Master after successful admission to the regular Master’s programme at the Royal Conservatoire.

Application to the Orchestra Master is competitive. The Residentie Orchestra will decide which candidates will be admitted to the Orchestra Master.

Available instruments

For this academic year 2024/2025, the following instruments are available:

  • Violin
    • Viola
    • Cello
    • Double Bass
    • Flute
    • Bassoon
    • Trumpet
    • French Horn (low)
    • Tenor Trombone (including alto trombone)
    • Percussion

You can find the scores at the bottom of this page.

Audition

Please prepare the solo concerto and orchestra parts as mentioned in “Scores’ at the bottom of this page.

At the end of April, the potential candidates will receive an invitation from the Classical Department to sign up. Deadline for application is June 1st. The live audition will take place on Monday 17 June in Amare, The Hague.
After June 1st, the Residentie Orchestra will inform you about more details, like the exact audition time.

You will be informed of the outcome of the audition by July 1st.