Vacancies

Orchestra

1st coordinating concertmaster

from 01.09.2024, special contract/service relief

Audition date to be announced.

As soon as the application phase is open, you can apply exclusively here(https://www.muvac.com/guerzenich-orchester-koeln )

Sub-concertmaster 50% 

Temporary contract from 22.08.2024 to 27.08.2025

Level 1 activity allowance

Audition on Mon. 27.05.2024, 6 pm

As soon as the application phase is open, you can only apply here ( https://www.muvac.com/guerzenich-orchester-koeln  )

1st violin tutti (3 positions 100%)

As of now, three positions 100%

Preliminary audition:
Tue 21.05.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Main audition: 
Wed 22.5.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac

 

Viola prelude player 

Starting now, 100%, level 3 activity allowance 

Audition date will be anounced soon


applications for this position only via muv.ac as soon as the audition date is known

 

 

Solo violoncello (coordinated)

Special contract / easing of duties

From 1.10.2025

Audition date to be announced

As soon as the application phase is open, you can apply exclusively here (https://www.muvac.com/guerzenich-orchester-koeln)

Deputy Solo Violoncello

Level 1 activity allowance

From 28.8.2025

Audition date to be announced

As soon as the application phase is open, you can apply exclusively here(https://www.muvac.com/guerzenich-orchester-koeln)

Violoncello prelude

From 01.01.2024, 100%, activity allowance level 2

Preliminary auduition:
Wed. 26.6.24, 10 a.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3

Main auduition:

Tue .27.6.2024, 10 a.m. at the Stolberger Str.3 

applications for this position only via muv.ac 

 

 

Double bass tutti (50%)

Starting now

Audition date will be anounced

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Piccolo flute with 2nd/3rd/4th flute obligation. 
Activity allowance of level 2 + 50% of level 3.

From 10.8.2023.

Audition date will be announced.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

2nd/3rd and further flutes with transposition to piccolo flute and alto flute

starting now, activity allowance 3

Audition date will be anounced soon 

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

1. (Solo-) Oboe

Starting 01.03.2025,activity allowence 1

Audition date will be anounced soon

Knowledge and interest in playing the oboe d'amore are wanted

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac  

 

2nd/3rd oboe with obligation to cor anglais

Starting now, activity allowance 3
Knowledge of and interest in playing the oboe d'amore is desired.

Audition date, Mon. 24.06.2024, 10 am, Stolberger Straße 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Contrabassoon, bassoon

Limited from August 29, 2024 to August 27, 2025:

Level 2 activity allowance

Audition date: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 10 a.m., Stolberger Straße

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac 

2nd/3rd bassoon with commitment to contrabassoons

Starting now, activity allowance 3

Preliminary audition date will be anounced soon.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

1.coord. Solo horn with transf. to B-Wagner tube. 
Knowledge and interest in playing the natural horn is desired.

To be filled from 22.08.2024, activity allowance level 1 + 50% of level 3.

Audition dates:
Preliminary audition: Mon. 29.4.2024, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3.
Main audition: Tue. 30.4.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Payment: company-based tariff agreement (above the agreed pay scale). 

Audition: candidates who are shortlisted for an audition will receive a written invitation and detailed information about the audition requirements.

Academy

Academy, Violin

Starting: 21.08.2024

Audition:

03.06.24 at 10 pm, Solberger Straße 3

Applications only via muv.ac

Team

Online Editor (m/f/d) on a freelance basis

as of now, Working hours based on the scope of the projects

If you are interested, please send your complete application documents exclusively by e-mail to: barbara.reiprich@guerzenich-orchester.de

 

 

Trainee orchestra management / artistic operations office

from May 15, 2024, 18 months in a 39-hour week full-time or part-time

If you are interested, please send complete application documents by April 30, 2024 exclusively by e-mail to: elisabeth.schneider-baer@guerzenich-orchester.de

 

Application

Application documents:

+ curriculum vitae
+ certificates/ reports

Please do not send audio material.

Please send your application documents (only copies) to:
 

Gürzenich-Orchester Köln
Bischofsgartenstraße 1
50667 Köln

Please note:

The City of Cologne has committed to raising the number of women in leading positions and underrepresented professional areas. Therefore, women are explicitly encouraged to submit their applications. In addition, the goal is to reflect the individual wishes of men and women with family obligations on all levels. Equally qualified, severely disabled persons and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration. The City of Cologne proudly bears the title TOTAL E-QUALITY – Active for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, as well as the additional title DIVERSITY.

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