Join us
and bring the sound of the ocarina
to a bigger stage.
In the midst of a busy life,
have you ever paused because of a melody?
In a moment of ensemble playing,
you hear each other’s breath
and discover that you are more than a player:
you are part of the music.
Rubato Ocarina Art Ensemble
is opening its 2026 member recruitment.
We are looking for people ready to commit, to practise
and to bring the ocarina to the stage.
🎼 The people we hope to meet
We are looking for musical partners for the long journey ahead:
Aged 18 or over, living in northern Taiwan, with military service status settled
Able to play the ocarina; single-chamber players are welcome, with multi-chamber experience preferred
Able to read music; numbered notation is acceptable, with staff notation preferred
Available for regular rehearsals every Saturday morning at Taipei Longshan Cultural and Creative Base (台北龍山文創基地)
Willing to take part in the ensemble’s performances and related activities
✨ What you will be part of at Rubato
Regular, focused ensemble rehearsals
Formal concerts and a variety of performance opportunities
Careful work on musical detail and trust within the ensemble
The journey from the rehearsal room to the moment we meet our audience
If playing on your own no longer feels enough,
and you want your ocarina to be heard in an ensemble and on stage,
Rubato can be a place to take your next step.
📮 How to apply
Please send the following materials by Sunday, 11 January 2026, to:
📧 pankuolong@gmail.com
(Rubato administrator: 潘國隆・庫龍)
Please include:
Basic information: name, gender and age
Contact details: mobile number and email address
Your motivation: why you would like to join Rubato
Musical experience: your ocarina studies and performances, and any previous involvement in Rubato activities
Other instruments you play, if any
A photograph of yourself
📌 Applications will be reviewed in writing.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted individually with an interview date; an audition may be arranged if needed.
Places are limited and recruitment will close when they are filled.
If you are looking for
more than a place to practise,
and for people to share a stage with,
let’s meet at Rubato in 2026.
An invitation from Rubato Ocarina Art Ensemble