The Oulu Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the permanent position of trumpet player. The position also includes an obligation to play Bb-trumpet, C-trumpet and German trumpet.

Oulu Symphony Orchestra is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. The Oulu Symphony Orchestra 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 trumpet player in the symphony orchestra. The 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 11th of December 2023 starting at 10 a.m. (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3, Oulu, Finland. Invitations to the audition will be sent by email after the application period.

Audition repertoire

  • Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major (1st movement with cadenza and 2nd movement) (played with Bb-trumpet)
  • Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2, Op. 138 (Played with B-flat trumpet, material downloadable from Oulu Symphony Orchestra’s website starting 6th of October 2023. https://oulusinfonia.fi/en/vacancies/ )
  • Georges Bizet: Carmen Overture (Played with B-flat trumpet, material downloadable from Oulu Symphony Orchestra’s website starting 6th of October 2023. https://oulusinfonia.fi/en/vacancies/ )
  • Orchestral music repertoire, which 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/9489/2023. Closing date for submitting applications is 6 November 2023 at 3pm (Finnish time).

In brief

  • Apply by Monday 6th of November at 3 PM (Finnish time).
  • Audition on Monday 11th of December 2023 starting at 10 AM (Finnish time).
  • Job starts on Tuesday 2.1.2024.
  • Position-specific pay 2558,88 €/kk.

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