The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation (Filarmed) opens the call and invites all interested parties to participate in the selection process for the position of cello assistant
The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional, private orchestra with 40 years of experience, dedicated to transforming the city with music. In addition to performing seasonal concerts in theater, Filarmed performs different programming slots in unconventional settings such as churches, museums, outdoor stages, educational concert slots, chamber music, among others, covering repertoires ranging from symphonic music to genres. as diverse as Colombian music, rock and pop tributes, children's music, etc., using different formats within the orchestra's template (full orchestra, reduced orchestra, chamber ensembles). In addition, it has social and educational programs in which the participation of the orchestra's musicians is expected in events such as school concerts, rehearsals and concerts for vulnerable populations and different social programs (I am a Musician, Reconciliation Choir), among other activities that They require the search for the improvement of artistic quality and commitment to social transformation.
Filarmed has defined an artistic plan with which it aims to be a bold orchestra, rooted and committed to the community, and become a musical benchmark in Latin America. The following aspects are pillars of the plan: sound, rhythmic precision, style and confidence; and includes innovative programming capable of addressing different genres and fusions, experiences that go beyond music. Look for musicians who understand and value their role in building community, who are interested in being versatile, who adapt easily, and who are capable of developing skills and competencies beyond musical matters.
The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra opens the call for places in:
- Cello Row Assistant
Fee:
- Cello Row Assistant: 6.535.728
Stages of the call:
The selection process will be divided as follows:
- Registration, receipt of videos and documents.
- Review of registrations and documents.
- Video review.
- Live audition.
- Publication of results.
- Interview and medical entrance exams.
- Hiring.
Dates:
Registration opening: Friday, January 31st
Registration closing: Monday, March 3 at 11:45 pm, Colombia time
Publication of people summoned to present in-person audition: Friday, March 7th
In-person auditions: Wednesday, April 2
Interview: Thursday, April 3
Information
All information related to the different stages of the process will be published on the website of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra (https://filarmed.org/) and sent to the email addresses of those registered according to the information provided in the registration form. Given this, each registrant assumes the responsibility of checking both the website and their email (including the spam or junk mail folder). These will be the only official means of communication.
Registration, receipt of videos and documents must be completed at the following link:
Cello Row Assistant
https://forms.office.com/r/gi9wkm5KTY
Questions or queries can be raised by writing to gestordeproduccion@filarmed.org
Material that must be provided:
A video must be submitted for the pre-selection round. It must be a link to the video hosted on Youtube with the complete repertoire without cuts or audio or video edits. (There may be a cut only between the concert and the orchestral excerpts only.) The video must have been recorded by the candidate after July 2024. It must be an unlisted Youtube link. In case the link is restricted or the video cannot be opened by the jury, the participant will be removed from the process (see point Video specifications).
Additionally, the following documents must be attached:
- Copy of identity document
- Study certifications (see Required training and experience point).
- Experience certifications (see Required training and experience point).
Filarmed will review the documents provided, as well as the information shared. Candidates whose information is inconsistent or incomplete will not be considered.
*foreign applicants who do not have permission to work in Colombia must sign a letter where, if selected, they commit to resolving their immigration status within the month following the publication of the results of the auditions
Required training and experience
The candidate must be a professional musician with an emphasis on the instrument to be auditioned or a master's degree in the same. He/she must attach diplomas and certificates of his/her studies, as well as certificates of experience of at least five years in professional orchestras*.
*Professional orchestras are considered those with a stable concert season and permanent remuneration. Experience certified in international residency processes such as the Philharmonic Youth of Colombia, Ibercademy, the Orchestra of the Americas, and similar will also be taken into account as experience in a professional orchestra.
Video specifications
The entire repertoire described in the VIDEO CALL FOR APPLICATIONS REPERTOIRE must be recorded. The recording must show the applicant in full body, without filters, and cannot have cuts or be edited. There may be cuts only between the concert and the orchestral excerpts only. The description of the video on YouTube MUST INCLUDE your name, information about the concert and the excerpts to be performed, and must state at what minute of the video each of the excerpts or works begins.
Video call repertoire:
The concert must be recorded with piano accompaniment, verify that it is in tune, in a well-lit space. The candidate, his instrument and his movements must be in front and within the frame of the image at all times.
Video review
In the review of the videos, it will be verified that they meet all the requirements of the call. Participants may be disqualified if their video does not allow the interpretive quality or the identity of the interpreter to be appreciated, or if it presents alterations or editions in its content.
The videos that meet the conditions will be evaluated by the jury according to the criteria of rhythmic precision, intonation, sound quality, expression and style.
The results of the candidates who will be selected to participate in the live audition stage will be communicated according to the information contained in the calendar of this call.
Live audition:
Accompanying pianist:
For the live audition Filarmed will provide candidates with an accompaniment pianist. Candidates who wish to do so may perform with the pianist of their choice.
Each candidate will have the right to one hour of rehearsal with the pianist, at the times established by Filarmed. The scores must be provided by the participants.
The auditions will be held in the city of Medellín on the dates and places that will be published according to the call calendar. The people selected for this stage must prepare the entire repertoire required for the call, which can be found in the following button:
Repertoire for live call
If the selected applicant lives outside of Medellín, he or she must cover his or her travel expenses to the city. The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra is not responsible for any expenses such as tickets, lodging or food of any participant, or any other additional expense, which must be covered by each of the applicants.
Conditions for live audition
The live audition will be held in two rounds.
The candidate must appear punctually at the place established for the audition and announce himself to the person designated for this purpose. You must identify yourself with your name and ID number.
Before starting the auditions, a draw will be held to determine the order in which the candidates will enter the live audition. This will be strictly adhered to and no changes are permitted. Candidates must avoid any element that allows them to be identified in the behind-the-curtain audition.
If any candidate, due to force majeure or medical reasons, must be absent, they must inform this and it will be understood that they withdraw from participating in the audition.
The jury will ask all candidates to interpret the passages corresponding to the audition. The jury may interrupt the candidates at any time they deem appropriate. Likewise, if the jury considers it necessary, they may ask the candidate to repeat a specific passage.
Conditions for audition in the first round:
The first round will be done behind the curtain.
In the evaluation of the first round the jury will evaluate five aspects:
Rhythmic precision, tuning, sound quality, expression and style.
Each member of the jury will evaluate each candidate by assigning one of these grades: PASS or FAIL.
Once all candidates have auditioned, and without your presence, the results will be reviewed with all the judges, counting the number of PASSED and UNPASSED. Candidates with more than half of the PASSED votes will move on to the second round.
Conditions for audition in the second round:
The second round will take place behind the curtain
The second round will be judged in a similar manner (rhythmic precision, intonation, sound quality, expression and style, which will be averaged for an average score by each jury).
Each item will be evaluated from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest rating and 10 being the highest. The qualifications of the jurors will be averaged and the candidate who obtains the highest score, and who is higher than:
- Queue Assistant: 8.5
In case of a tie
If after the second round there is a tie, a third round will be called, under the terms and conditions determined by the jury.
The candidate chosen in the auditions will be summoned for an interview with the Human Talent area. This interview is considered part of the selection process.
Audiovisual recording of the hearing
By registering, the candidate authorizes Filarmed to make an audiovisual recording for archival purposes only. The video may only be viewed by the candidate at Filarmed's facilities. It is prohibited to make a copy of the video during such review.
The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra reserves the right to declare the seats deserted.
The selected candidates will sign a contract for the provision of services beginning the week of April 7. The first contract will be signed for approximately 6 months, which corresponds to the probationary period, and then will be signed for periods equal to those of the orchestra staff.
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