What qualifications do you need to join a symphony orchestra?

Look at the job advertisements, some need a college degree, and some don't.

Symphony orchestras (orchestras) can be divided into two categories according to their organizational system, namely, double-pipe orchestras and triple-pipe orchestras, which are usually composed of three parts: strings, wind and percussion. Generally, a small symphony orchestra has about 20-30 musicians, and a large three-pipe orchestra can have more than 100 performers.

The oldest symphony orchestras in China and even the Far East are Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and Harbin Symphony Orchestra. Other famous orchestras include China National Symphony Orchestra, Beijing Symphony Orchestra, Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra and Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra. The most famous orchestras in the world are the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

brief introduction

Modern orchestras generally need a conductor when playing. In the past, there was no conductor in the orchestra, and the chief or harpsichord player played the role of conductor. Today, especially some small chamber orchestras or orchestras specializing in baroque music don't need conductor.

Orchestra usually plays classical music or opera, and sometimes pop music. Some bands also play music for movies or music albums.