• Musicians of all nationalities are welcomed to join the orchestra, but they must be able to apply for any visas required for their travel, should they need them.

• The orchestra’s working language is English, so candidates must have an intermediate level of English.

• All candidates must apply online on www.jmwo.org before Wednesday 15th of November 2006.

• After applying online, all candidates will receive an email explaining what to do next. Musicians can take part in the selection process through the live auditions organised by the national sections of Jeunesses Musicales. When live auditions are not organised musicians can audition by sending a DVD or VHS tape (PAL system) plus CD recording. Spanish musicians and foreign musicians living in Spain MUST attend the live auditions that will take place in Valencia (approximate dates 15-23 December 2006). Musicians from other countries are welcome to attend the live auditions in Valencia if they wish.

• Young musicians selected to join The World Orchestra will commit themselves to participate in two orchestra sessions: summer (July/August 2007) and winter (December 2007/January 2008).

• Orchestra members may be invited to remain in the orchestra in successive sessions up to a maximum of three years, depending on the needs of the orchestra and provided that their work with the orchestra has been satisfactory and they are not older than 28.

VACANCIES.- In 2007/08 The World Orchestra has vacancies for soloists and tutti in the following instruments:

VIOLIN, VIOLA, VIOLONCELLO, DOUBLE BASS, FLUTE/PICCOLO, OBOE/ENGLISH HORN, BASSOON, BASSOON/DOUBLE BASSOON, CLARINET, CLARINET/EB CLARINET,
CLARINET/BASS CLARINET, FRENCH HORN, TRUMPET, TRUMPET/PICCOLO TRUMPET,
TROMBONE, BASS TROMBONE, TUBA, PERCUSSION, TIMPANI/PERCUSSION