I Violin Principal

Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the permanent position of I violin principal.

Oulu Sinfonia is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. Oulu Sinfonia performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres. Madetoja Hall at the Oulu Music Center has 816 seats.

The task is to act as I violin principal in the symphony orchestra. The I violin principal is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility. The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

The audition will be held on Monday the 8th of April 2024 starting at 10 am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1–3, Oulu, Finland.

Several positions will be filled based on the single audition. However, the applicant must apply for each position separately.

Audition repertoire

  • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following:
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
  • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following concertos:
    • Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
    • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
    • Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
    • Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
    • Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
  • orchestral and chamber music excerpts sent after the application period

Orchestral and chamber music repertoire will be sent as PDF to persons invited to audition after the closing date for submitting applications.

If a member of the orchestra will be chosen to the vacancy of I violin assistant principal, his/her vacancy can be filled by this audition.

The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent positions.

Applications should primarily be submitted through the electronic application form. Alternatively, applications can be submitted to the address Oulun kaupungin kirjaamo, PL 71, 90015 Oulun kaupunki, visiting address Kansankatu 55 A. Applications must include the position-specific register number OUKA/840/2024. Closing date for submitting applications is 11 March 2024 at 3 pm (Finnish time).

In brief

  • Apply by Thursday 14th of March 2024 at 3 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Monday 8th of April 2024 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Wednesday 31st of July 2024.
  • Position-specific pay 2872,03 €/kk.

Read more and apply in Kuntarekry

 

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I Violin Player (tutti)

Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the permanent position of I violin player (tutti).

Oulu Sinfonia is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. Oulu Sinfonia performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres. Madetoja Hall at the Oulu Music Center has 816 seats.

The task is to act as a violin player in the symphony orchestra. The violin player is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility.

The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

The audition will be held on Monday the 8th of April 2024 starting at 10am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1–3, Oulu, Finland.

Several positions will be filled based on the single audition. However, the applicant must apply for each position separately.

Audition repertoire

  • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following:
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
  • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following concertos:
    • Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
    • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
    • Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
    • Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
    • Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
  • orchestral and chamber music excerpts sent after the application period

Orchestral music repertoire will be sent as PDF to persons invited to audition after the closing date for submitting applications.

The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent positions.

Applications should primarily be submitted through the electronic application form. Alternatively, applications can be submitted to the address Oulun kaupungin kirjaamo, PL 71, 90015 Oulun kaupunki, visiting address Kansankatu 55 A. Applications must include the position-specific register number OUKA/893/2024. Closing date for submitting applications is 11 March 2024 at 3 pm (Finnish time).

In brief

  • Apply by Monday 11th of March 2024 at 3 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Monday 8th of April 20234 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Wednesday 31st of July 2024.
  • Position-specific pay 2524,57 €/kk.

Read more and apply in Kuntarekry