Orchestra
1st coordinating concertmaster
from 01.09.2024, special contract/service relief
Audition:
Thu. 13.03.2025, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
1st violin tutti
As of now, two positions 100%
Preliminary audition: Wed. 29.01.25, 5 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thu. 30.01.25, 6 pm at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Viola prelude player
Starting now, 100%, level 3 activity allowance
Audition:
Tue. 25.02.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Viola tutti
From 01.06.2025, 50%
Preliminary audition: Tue. 10.06.2025, 5 pm at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Wed. 11.06.2025, 10 am at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Solo violoncello (coordinated)
From 01.10.2025, Special contract/easing of duties
Preliminary audition: Tue. 03.06.25, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Wed. 04.06.25, 10 am at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Deputy solo double bass
100%, Activity allowance 2
Preliminary audition: Wed. 22.01.25, 6 pm at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thu. 23.01.25, 6 pm at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Double bass tutti
Starting now, 50%
Preliminary audition: Tue. 28.01.25, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Wed. 29.01.25, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
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
Apply now: muv.ac
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
Apply now: muv.ac
1. (Solo-) Oboe
Starting 01.03.2025, activity allowance 1
Knowledge and interest in playing the oboe d'amore are wanted
Level 1 activity allowance
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
Apply now: muv.ac
2nd/3rd oboe with obligation to cor anglais
From 28.08.2025, activity allowance 3
Knowledge of and interest in playing the oboe d'amore is desired.
Audition:
Tue 01.04.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Solo clarinet (A/B clarinet) »German system«
As of 01.11.2025, activity allowance level 1
Audition date:
Fri. 04.04.25, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
2nd bassoon with commitment to 3rd and 4th bassoon
From 01.01.2025
Audition:
Thu. 16.01.2025, 6 pm at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
1st percussion
Starting now, activity allowance 2
Preliminary audition: Thu. 27.03.2025, 2 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Fri. 28.03.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
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
Viola Academy
From 28.08.2025
Audition: Fri. 30.05.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Harp Academy
From 28.08.2025
Audition:
Mon. 07.04.2025, 4 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Apply now: muv.ac
Team
Mitarbeit Musikvermittlungsabteilung »Ohrenauf!« (w/m/d)
Wir suchen ab sofort eine Mitarbeiter*in für den Bereich Musikvermittlung (NV-Bühne, bis zu 30 Wochenstunden).
Bitte richten Sie ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen mit Angabe Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung sowie frühestmöglichem Eintrittstermin ausschließlich per E-Mail bis 30. November 2024 an Eva Binkle (Leitung Musikvermittlung): eva.binkle@guerzenich-orchester.de
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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