Audition Section PDF
Principal Timpani & Percussion Player
Number of Positions
1 position
Audition Schedule
Preliminary Screening: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
First Audition: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Second Audition: Thursday, April 16, 2026
*Exact timetable for each stage will be notified later.
*Applicant cannot request its own timetable.
Audition Venue
Kanagawa Art Hall
4-2 Hanamidai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 240-0017
TEL: 045-331-4001
Contact on the day: 080-5817-0958
Eligibility
– Must possess the skills of an orchestral musician.
– Students (including graduate and research students) must submit a sealed letter of recommendation from one instructor.
– Must be able to communicate in everyday Japanese.
Application Method and Address
Download the application form from the provided link and submit via email.
*Direct submission, postal mail, and fax are not accepted.
Email: kpo_audition_timp-perc@kanaphil-orchestra.jp
Subject: Kanagawa Phil Principal Timpani & Percussion Player Audition
Body: Name, Email Address, Phone Number
Attachment: Prescribed application documents (PDF format)
*A confirmation email will be sent automatically. Please ensure domain “@kanaphil-orchestra.jp” is accepted.
*Be sure to check the confirmation email.
Recommendation letters must be sent separately by simple registered mail to the following address by the application deadline:
Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra Principal Timpani & Percussion Player Audition Office
MetLife Yamashita-cho Building 9F, 25-15 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0023
Application Deadline
Thursday, March 5, 2026 by 18:00 (email must be sent by this time)
Screening Details
<Preliminary Screening>
Required Pieces:
S.D.: H.Knauer / Kleine Trommel Schule No.29
Timp.: H.Knauer / Kleine Paukenschule No.20 in C u.G. Filzschlägel. / Paukenstudien Übungen 55 bis 76 aus der Paukenschule,Band2 No.58 in C u.G. Filzschlägel.
Orchestral Studies:
L.v.Beethoven / Symphony No.1 (from 3rd Movement)
L.v.Beethoven / Symphony No.5 (from 3rd Movement C to 4th Movement)
L.v.Beethoven / Symphony No.9 (from 1st Movement)
*Sheet music will be sent after the application deadline.
*No accompanist.
*The following instruments are provided by the orchestra:
Timpani: Premier Series III (Plastic Head) 22.5”, 25”, 28”, 30” (4 units)
S.D.: Pearl Philharmonic Beaded Brass Shell #PHB1450/N 14”×5” (Plastic Head)
*Bring your own mallets and sticks.
<First Audition>
For those who pass the preliminary screening.
Required Pieces:
S.D.: H.Knauer / Kleine Trommel Schule No.29
Timp.: F.Krüger / Pauken und Kleine Trommel Schule mit Orchesterstudien No.45
Orchestral Studies: Sections announced on the day
*Sheet music will be sent after the application deadline.
*No accompanist.
*The following instruments are provided by the orchestra:
Timpani: Hardtke Dresden Classic Berlin pedal system (Natural Skin, German Style)
Lefima Ernest Concert Timpani Berlin pedal system (‘Berlin’ Natural Skin, American Style)
*Mallets must be brought by the applicant.
*Reverse pedal setup available.
*Timpani model can be selected on the day.
*Heads may be changed from natural skin due to unavoidable circumstances.
S.D.: Pearl Philharmonic Beaded Brass Shell #PHB1450/N 14”×5” (Plastic Head)
*Bring your own sticks.
B.D.: Winkelmann 36” (Use orchestra’s mallet)
C.Cym.: SABIAN Artisan Traditional Symphonic #VL-18ASMH Medium Heavy 18”
SABIAN Artisan Traditional Symphonic #VL-20ASML Medium Light 20”
Xylo.: Saito Concert Xylophone #SXN-50S (F45-C88), White key height: 85cm
Glock.: DEAGAN Glockenspiel #1580 (G59-C88), Adjustable white key height: 83cm, 87cm, 90.5cm, 93cm
Tri.: Ludwig 8” (Use orchestra’s beater)
Tamb.: Black Swamp Sound Art Calf Head Series #TC2 (Double Jingle Chrome/German Silver)
GROVER Projection Plus Tambourine #PHBR (Double Jingle Phosphor Bronze)
Ludwig 10”
<Second Audition>
For those who pass the first audition.
Orchestral Studies: Sections announced on the day
*Performance with piano accompaniment under conductor’s direction.
*Sheet music will be sent after the application deadline.
*Same instruments as the first audition.
<Third Audition>
For those who pass the second audition.
Engage in orchestra performance duties as a contracted member for 6 months.
*Begins within 3 months after the second audition.
<Interview>
For those who pass the third audition.
Audition Results Notification
Preliminary Screening: Only successful candidates will be contacted by phone on April 7 (Tue).
First Audition: Results will be sent via email on April 8 (Wed), regardless of pass or fail.Second Audition: Results will be sent via email by April 20 (Mon), regardless of pass or fail.
Important Notes
- Accompanist for the second audition will be provided by the orchestra.
- Inquiries regarding selection results will not be accepted.
- All expenses for participation in the auditions are the applicant’s responsibility.
- Submitted data will not be returned. Resumes will be used only for the audition and discarded afterward.
- Applicants studying abroad or residing overseas must provide a contact address in Japan.
Compensation
According to orchestra regulations. Includes social insurance and transportation allowance.
Contact Information
Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra Principal Timpani & Percussion Player Audition Office
MetLife Yamashita-cho Building 9F, 25-15 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0023
TEL: 045-226-5045 (Contact: Watanabe)
