Flute - Baron Swerts Academy
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Antwerpen, Belgium
General information
- Instrument or role
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Flute
- Job category
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Performance
- Number of positions
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1 open position
- Additional information
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The Baron Swerts Academy by the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is an outstanding programme which nurtures the finest early-career professional orchestral musicians, introducing them to multi-faceted experiences and preparing them for a career as a versatile orchestral musician run by one of Belgium’s eminent international cultural institutions based in Antwerp.
It is valued and warmly supported by orchestra musicians and staff, alumni, sponsors and other stakeholders.Program:The Academists will be engaged for 12 pre-scheduled weeks between September and June. In these weeks there will be orchestra projects with top conductors (including the chief), workshops and trainings, as well as a Mock Audition. The orchestra projects include major symphonic works and Flemish repertoire.
Each Academist will be assigned a mentor and will receive 10 lessons from orchestra musicians of their choice.Requirements:Candidates for the 2026-2027 Baron Swerts Academy auditions need to be under 27 years old on the date of the audition, follow or have completed a Bachelor in Music or equal, have the nationality of an EU country or Switzerland, or be able to provide an A1 for the whole season or a valid work permit for Belgium before applying for the audition. If these requirements are not met, you cannot take part in the audition.
Candidates need to provide an ID which states their nationality.Terms:After successful completion of the Baron Swerts Academy programme, students will be accepted in the second round of the orchestra auditions for equivalent positions for the duration of 3 years.
Academists will be paid according to the CAO voor het Paritair Comité voor het Vermakelijkheidsbedrijf.
Vacancy requirements
- Age limitations
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Between 18 and 26 years on June 16, 2026
- Nationality limitations
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Passport/ID from a EU country or Switzerland. If not, an A1 form for the duration of the season or a valid work permit for Belgium before applying for the audition is required.
Employment details
- Type
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Academy
- Tenure
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Temporary ((From September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027))
Application process
- Apply by
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June 08, 2026
- Application link
- antwerpsymphonyorchestra.be
Audition dates
- Audition
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June 16, 2026, 10:00 (time zone: Brussels)
Audition information
- Audition repertoire
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Solopieces
• MOZART: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major – Mvt. I, exposition (with piano)
• ENESCU: Cantabile et Presto
Orchestral excerpts
1. BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overture No. 3 – Opening (m. 1-36) + Solo (m. 328-360)
2. BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 – Mvt. IV (m. 38-46)
3. BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 – Mvt. IV (m. 89-105)
4. DVORAK: Symphony No. 8 – Mvt. IV (m. 59-93 = [C] → [E])
5. MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – No. 1, Scherzo (2 before [P] till end)
6. PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf ([2] → 3rd bar after [5] + [8] → 4 before [9])
7. STRAVINSKY: Firebird – Variation de l’oiseau de feu
8. STRAVINSKY: Jeu de Cartes – Var. IV
Together with 1st flutist
1. BARTOK: Concerto for Orchestra – Mvt. II, Giuoco Delle Coppie (m. 60-86) → 2nd flute
2. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 4, Italian – Mvt. II (m. 11-35) → 2nd flute
Piccolo
1. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 – Mvt. IV (m. 343-431)
2. RAVEL: Bolero (m. 149-165) → 1st piccolo (= 3rd flute)
3. ROSSINI: Semiramide Overture (m. 132-145 + m. 190-195 + m. 329-337) - Accompanist
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Accompaniment provided, but candidate can bring own.
- Additional audition information
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Academy auditions are held LIVE in Antwerp. No video or audio files will be accepted.We do not reimburse any expenses made for the audition: neither travel expenses, nor hotel costs.