SIEMENS HALLÉ INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTORS COMPETITION

APPLICATION FORM
The inaugural Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition seeks to provide a talented and
emerging conductor with a platform to develop their skills on an international level. In addition to a
cash prize of £15,000, the Winner of the competition will become Assistant Conductor of the Hallé,
with the opportunity to work alongside the Hallé’s Music Director, Sir Mark Elder CH CBE, for a
minimum 2-year period in a meaningful and varied role which represents an invaluable chance for
an emerging conductor to build a career and establish themselves on the world stage.

To apply, please fill out the following application form and email it to
conductorscompetition@halle.co.uk along with a headshot photograph as a separate attachment.
Please refer to the Competition's Privacy Policy here: https://www.conductors-competition.com/

If you have any queries regarding the competition, please email conductorscompetition@halle.co.uk
or telephone Charlie Widdicombe on 0161 237 7023.

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Title

Surname First Name

Address Postcode

Country Nationality

Email address Phone Number

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2. EXPERIENCE

What experience do you already have in conducting orchestras?

Dates Orchestra/Ensemble Role

3. FUTURE ENGAGEMENTS

Do you have any upcoming concert dates (within the next 12 months)?

Dates Orchestra/Ensemble Role

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4. REPERTOIRE

What major pieces (more than 10 minutes in duration) do you have in your repertoire?

5. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

How do you see your role as Music Director of the Hallé Youth Orchestra in developing both you
and the lives of young musicians in and around Manchester?

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6. VIDEO LINKS

Please provide video links to extracts from live concerts to support your application (please note
this is not compulsory and you should not supply more than three links):

7. MOTIVATION

What inspires and motivates you as a musician?

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8. TECHNOLOGY

The inaugural Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition is exploring the innovative use
of technology within music. In what ways could you see technology advancing music?

9. SUPPORTING STATEMENT

You are invited to provide us with further relevant information of your application.

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10. EDUCATION

Where did you study music?

Dates Establishments attended Qualifications achieved

Where did you study conducting?

Dates Establishments attended Qualifications achieved

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11. GENERAL INFORMATION

Do you have representation? Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, please provide details

Do you need a work permit to work in the UK? Yes ☐ No ☐

Do you have any special access requirements? Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, please provide details

Do you have relations who work for the Hallé? Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, please provide details

12. CONVICTIONS

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (Declaration Yes ☐ No ☐

subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

If yes, please provide details

Please note: DBS clearance may be requested in the event of a successful application. A criminal
record will be necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. A copy of the Code of Practice for
Registered Persons and Other Recipients of Disclosure Information will be made available to
subjects of disclosure information on request.

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 13. REFERENCES

Please supply the name, address and telephone number of two referees. Please also state the
status of the referee. Please do not send written references.
Name Status Address Telephone Email

Name Status Address Telephone Email

14. DECLARATION

I declare that the information given in this form is, to the best of my knowledge, true and
complete. I understand that any false statement may be sufficient cause for my rejection or, if
employed, dismissal.

Signature Date

Please return the completed form by email to conductorscompetition@halle.co.uk

The Hallé Concerts Society is committed towards equal opportunities and welcomes applicants of
any sex, race or disability who meet the competition requirements.
 We ensure all application forms received will be kept electronically and physically safe.
 Application forms from unsuccessful candidates will be securely disposed of 6 months after
the application deadline.
 Application forms from shortlisted candidates will be securely disposed of 6 months after
the application process ceases.