Orchestra
1st coordinating concertmaster
from 01.09.2024, special contract/service relief
Audition:
Thu. 13.03.2025, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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1st violin tutti
As of now, two positions 100%
Audition date will be announced soon
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2nd violin tutti
Limited from 12.12.2024 to 20.03.2024, option to extend, 100%
Audition: Tue. 05.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Straße 3
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Viola prelude player
Starting now, 100%, level 3 activity allowance
Audition date will be announced soon
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Solo violoncello (coordinated)
From 01.10.2025, Special contract/easing of duties
Audition:
Tue. 19.11.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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Deputy Solo Violoncello
From 28.8.2025, Level 1 activity allowance
Audition:
Thu. 17.10.2024, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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Deputy solo double bass
100%, Activity allowance 2
Audition date will be announced soon
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Double bass tutti
Starting now, 50%
Audition:
Mon. 18.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Straße 3
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Solo flute
As of now
Audition: Wed. 15.01.2025, 2 to 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Preliminary audition: Thu. 16.01.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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Piccolo flute with 2nd/3rd/4th flute obligation.
From 10.08.2023, Activity allowance of level 2 + 50% of level 3
Preliminary audition: Thu. 28.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Audition: Fri. 29.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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1. (Solo-) Oboe
Starting 01.03.2025, activity allowance 1
Knowledge and interest in playing the oboe d'amore are wanted
A-rounds: Mon. 17.03.2025, 1 p.m. and Mon. 10.03.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
B round: Tue. 18.03.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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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:
Tue. 03.06.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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2nd/3rd bassoon with commitment to contrabassoons
Starting now, activity allowance 3
Audition date will be anounced soon.
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1.coord. Solo horn with transf. to B-Wagner tube.
Knowledge and interest in playing the natural horn is desired.
As of 22.08.2024, activity allowance level 1 + 50% of level 3.
Audition: Wed. 20.11.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thu. 21.11.24, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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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
Academic violoncello
as of now
Audition:
Fri. 20.09.24, 6 p. m. at Stolberger Str. 3
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Team
Orchestra office employee (f/m/d)
from 01.01.2025, full-time or part-time
Application deadline: 17.10.2024
Please send your complete application documents by email only to: elisabeth.schneider-baer@guerzenich-orchester.de, Tel. for queries: 0221 / 221 28394
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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