Performance Job
Oulu, Finland
Posted: 22 May 2024
Oulu Sinfonia
Sub-Principal Clarinet
The 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.
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. Closing date for submitting applications is 2 September 2024 at 3pm (Finnish time).
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.
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. Closing date for submitting applications is 2 September 2024 at 3pm (Finnish time).
Closing date: 02 Sep 2024
Start date: January 2025
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