Concertmaster 1 - Arctic Philharmonic

The Arctic Philharmonic has a full-time permanent position open as a Concertmaster 1 with work-base Bodø.

The Arctic Philharmonic is an expanding orchestra. Today, the group of musicians in Bodø is a Sinfonietta of 20 musicians. A significant part of productions are co-productions together with the group of musicians residing in Tromsø. The Concertmaster1 alternates with the other Concertmasters residing in Tromsø/Bodø. A typical season covers a broad range of repertoire, including chamber music, contemporary music, symphonic repertoire, ballet and opera. Read more about the Arctic Philharmonic’s structure at www.arktiskfilharmoni.no 

Desired qualifications: 

  • High artistic level.
  • Flexible, with interest for different music styles.
  • Excellent cooperation skills and leadership skills.
  • Can identify with our core values.
  • Work language is Norwegian.

The orchestra can offer some reimbursement for language lessons.

  • Start-date: Spring 2024 (in agreement with the candidate)
  • Salary: Remuneration is in accordance with CREO’s prevailing remuneration scale for Arctic Philharmonic.
  • Sector: Public
  • Type of enterprise: Institution
  • Type of position: Permanent, 100%.
  • Place of work: Bodø (with obligation to tour)
  • Application procedure:
  • Applications with application letter, video end CV with references are to be sent to post@arktiskfilharmoni.no.
  • The application must also include answers to 2 questions stated in the announcement on our web pages.
  • The answers can be given in writing in the application text.

Selected candidates will be invited to audition.
Audition (by invitation): January 11th and 12th 2024 in Bodø.
Audition repertoire and video: see our webpages www.arktiskfilharmoni.no 

Candidates that reach the final round of the audition will be offered reimbursements for travel costs up to a total of NOK 3000,- on presentation of receipts.