Does anyone know what is even allowed by orchestras such as Houston Symphony, who in this case, has allowed the deadline to pass for application for a principal position without posting any excerpts and obviously no music yet? Deadline was January 7, first round audition is February 23.
This is completely unprofessional and I wonder if it’s outside what’s allowed by the AFM? All of their other instruments have at least a few months of lead time to practice excerpts and all allow for the applicant to make an informed decision with a reasonable time to book travel, clear schedules etc.
Keyboard can and in my opinion should include piano celesta harpsichord ***** and many styles. No way an applicant can prepare well or even make an informed decision.
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Postponed til "no sooner than Fall 2025" in an email sent by assistant personnel manager today