Published: 22.06.2026

Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for two permanent positions of II 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 Centre 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, locally agreed media and media usage compensation will be paid.

The audition will be held on Friday the 16th of October 2026 starting at 10 a.m. (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall (Leevi Madetojan katu 3, 90140, Oulu, Finland).

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
  • A romantic violin concerto of candidate’s choice, 1st movement with cadenza. The audition repertoire must be specified on the application form (Other information column).
  • Orchestral music excerpts sent as .pdf after the application period to applicants invited to the audition.

The one who will be appointed to this position must submit a medical certificate for his/her state of health before accepting the position. 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/9240/2026. Closing date for submitting applications is 31st of August 2026 at 4:15 pm (Finnish time).

In brief:

  • Apply by Monday 31.8.2026 at 4:15 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Friday 16.10.2026 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Monday 11.1.2027 or as otherwise agreed.
  • Position-specific pay 2711,90 €/month, media and media usage compensation 180,94 €/month (in the year 2026).

Read more and apply in Kuntarekry.