Oulu Sinfonia invites applications for the permanent position of sub-principal clarinet. The position also includes an obligation to play E-flat 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 clarinet sub-principal in the symphony orchestra. The sub-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 usage and media compensation.

The audition will be held on Friday the 4th of October 2024 starting at 10am (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire

First round program:

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622 (exposition, from the beginning until bar 154)
  • Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, clarinet solo “Nervoso” No. 20.

Second round program:

  • Claude Debussy: Première Rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano
  • Orchestral music excerpts chosen by the jury.

Orchestral music excerpts will be sent as .pdf file 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/5131/2024. Closing date for submitting applications is 2 September 2024 at 3pm (Finnish time).

In brief

  • Apply by Monday 2nd of  September 2024 at 3 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Friday 4th of October 2024 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Monday 13th of January 2025.
  • Position-specific pay 2709,43 €/month.

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