3.flute / piccolo - Oulu Symphony orchestra

The Oulu Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the permanent position of FLUTE PLAYER. The task includes the obligation to play piccolo.

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 flute- and piccolo 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 and locally agreed media and media usage compensation. Any possible work in small ensembles shall be compensated separately.

The audition will be held on Friday the 21th of March 2022 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:

  • Flute: W.A. Mozart: Flute Concerto in G major, K. 313, mvt. 1: exposition (bars 31 - 91) (no cadenza)
  • Piccolo: A. Vivaldi: Piccolo Concerto in C major Op. 44 No. 11 mvt. 1 (bars 1-73) and mvt. 2 (complete, no repeats, no ornaments)
  • Orchestral music excerpts which are downloadable from Oulu Symphony Orchestra’s website starting 14th of February.
     

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. See link.