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

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 sub principal II violin in the symphony orchestra. The sub principal II violin 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 15th of September 2023 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire

  • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following:
    • W.A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G-Major K. 216
    • W.A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D-Major K. 218
    • W.A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A-Major K. 219
  • 1st movement with cadenza from one of the following concertos:
    • Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
    • Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
    • Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
    • Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
    • Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
  • 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 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/6451/2023. Closing date for submitting applications is 18 August 2023 at 3pm (Finnish time).

In brief

  • Apply by Friday 18th of August 2023 at 3 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Friday 15th of September 2023 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Monday 29th of September 2023.
  • Position-specific pay 2599,07 €/month.

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