Admission Criteria

1. a) be at least 18 years of age;
2. b) citizenship of a European Union country or non‐EU citizenship with long‐term residence permit, refugee status or subsidiary protection status; the hiring of successful candidates is subject to regularization of their position regarding their residence permit in Italy for employment purposes;
3. c) hold a higher education diploma in the instrument in question, obtained at a national conservatory or an equivalent title;
4. d) physical idoneity for the job. The hiring of the winning candidates is subject to the

verification of the aforementioned suitability through a medical examination that will be arranged upon indication of the Teatro alla Scala Foundation Management.

The candidates must have the requirements above mentioned on the date of issue of the

competition announcement.

Application Form

Application form (and any other documentation required) must be sent exclusively through form online on the website www.teatroallascala.org selecting the page “work with us” ‐ “orchestra auditions” in accordance with the instructions available, no later than March the 22nd, 2026.

There is a payment for participation in the Competition of € 50.00, to be paid online at the time of registration, the main credit/debit cards are accepted. The above fee will be refunded only in case of actual attendance at the exams.

At the end of the application process, an e‐mail will be sent to confirm the correct registration to

the competition.

Applications delivered by mail, fax, hand or email will not be accepted.

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation does not assume any responsibility for any technical or IT mistakes that do not allow the prompt submission of the applications.

For the complete ad and application process please read the document or visit the website: https://www.teatroallascala.org/en/the-theater/work-with-us/orchestra-auditions.html