Alternating principal trumpet

The Lahti Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the position of
Alternating principal trumpet starting January 2027 (or to be agreed).

Alternating principal trumpet participates in both orchestral and chamber music activities and maintains the level of playing proficiency required by orchestral literature. Together with the principal, he/she leads the trumpet section by rehearsing and developing it and provides instructions for acquiring group assistants and substitutes. We value previous experience in similar positions and good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
The salary, including the individual pay component and recording supplement, is 3563–3848 € per month.

Pre-selection  
Instructions for making video at  https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/open-vacancies-trumpet-2026/
 
Repertoire of the pre-selection video  
T. Charlier: 36 Etudes Transcendantes, etude no.2 (Bb or C trumpet, without transposition)
L. van Beethoven: Leonore Overture op.72 no.2
J. Sibelius: Symphony no.5 op.82, 1st mvt
Music of the pre-selection video is downloadable from https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/open-vacancies-trumpet-2026/

Audition on 23rd November 2026

Audition repertoire
J. Haydn:Trumpet concerto, 1st mvt (instrument of the candidate’s choice)
Orchestral excerpts.

Orchestral excerpts are downloadable from 14th September onwards from https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/open-vacancies-trumpet-2026/