PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BASS

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra invites applications from outstanding musicians for the following position:

PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BASS

Salary and Benefits

• Basic starting salary: Approx SGD 90,000 to SGD 125,000 p.a. (approx. USD 66,000 to USD 92,000) p.a. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
• Low progressive personal income tax for a tax resident.
• 52 paid weeks a year, including 6 weeks of paid annual leave in addition to statutory holidays and other leave benefits.
• Medical, dental, work injury compensation, maintenance (instrument/attire) allowance, travel insurance and instrument insurance benefits.
• Additional allowance for eligible musicians moving to Singapore.
• Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will receive monthly Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution based on prevailing contribution rate. Musicians on Work Passes will receive monthly fixed allowance in lieu of CPF contribution which is approximately SGD 15,000 per annum.

Application and audition requirements:

1. Applications must include:
   • A completed Applicant Information form.
   • A copy of your full resumé.
   • A video recording of audition excerpts
2. Please submit your application form, upload your resume and video recordings here: https://ssoperfor.ms/principaldoublebass2025
3. Closing date for applications: 23 March 2025, 23:59hrs Singapore time (GMT+8).
4. The application form and the audition repertoire can be downloaded here:
   • Application Guidance - Principal Double Bass
   • SSO Principal Double Bass 2025 – Audition Repertoire Booklet
   • SSO Principal Double Bass 2025 - Audition Repertoire List
5. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a live audition on Thursday, 15 May 2025 and, if successful, a trial.
6. All applicants must be available to accept the positions if offered.
7. Successful applicants who are offered the positions, and have accepted it, should commence work within a reasonable period of the offer.