Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the permanent position of principal clarinet.
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 principal clarinet in the symphony orchestra. The principal clarinet 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 Friday the 22nd of September 2023 starting at 10am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1–3, Oulu, Finland.
Orchestral 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 principal clarinet, the upcoming vacancy can be filled by this 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/6443/2023. Closing date for submitting applications is 25 August 2023 at 3pm (Finnish time).