Vacancies

Orchestra

1. coordinated concertmaster

from 01.09.2024, special contract/service relief

audition:
Thu. 14.3.2024 at 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Application for this position only via muv.ac

 

1st violin tutti (4 positions 100%)

As of now, three positions 100%
As of 1.1.2024, one position 100%

Preliminary audition:
Fri. 09.02.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Main audition: 
Fri. 09.02.2024, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac

 

2nd Violin principal

employment to begin immediately, extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 1", reduction of duty

compulsory works: Mozart concert (either KV 216, 218 or 219) and one great violin concerto of own choice.

Audition: 
Preliminary audition: Wed. 27.9.23, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thu. 28.9.23, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Application for this position only via muv.ac

 

2nd Violin tutti

from 01.02.2024, 100%

Audition: 
Mon. 16.10.2023, A round at 10 a.m. in Stolberger Str. 3
Tue. 17.10.2023, B-round at 10 a.m. in Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Deputy Solo Viola (2 spots)

As of now, full time employment, level 2 activity allowance

audition:
Fri 16 Feb 24, 10:00 and 18:00 at Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac as soon as the audition date is known

 

 

Viola prelude player 

From 01.01.24, 100%, level 3 activity allowance 

Audition:
Fri 16 Feb 24, 10:00 and 18:00 at Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac as soon as the audition date is known

 

 

Violoncello prelude

From 01.01.2024, 100%, activity allowance level 2

audition: 
Thu. 25.1.24, 6 p.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac 

 

 

Violoncello tutti

As of now, full-time employment

audition: 
Thu. 25.1.24, 6 p.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac

 

 

Piccolo flute with 2nd/3rd/4th flute obligation. 
Activity allowance of level 2 + 50% of level 3.

From 10.8.2023.

Audition date will be announced.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

2nd/3rd and further flutes with transposition to piccolo flute and alto flute

From 01.01.2024, activity allowance 3

Audition:
Main audition: Thu. 25.1.2024, 10 a.m. in Stolberger Str. 3
Preliminary auditions: 17 / 18 / 19.1.24, 10 a.m. each in Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

2nd/3rd oboe with obligation to cor anglais

From 01.01.2024, activity allowance 3
Knowledge of and interest in playing the oboe d'amore is desired.

Preliminary audition: Mon. 13.11.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thurs. 16.11.2023, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Solo bassoon

As of now, level 1 activity allowance

Audition:
A-round on Mon. 5.2.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
B-round on Tue. 6.2.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Bewerbungen für diese Stelle bitte ausschließlich über muv.ac

2nd/3rd bassoon with commitment to contrabassoons

From 01.01.2024, activity allowance 3

Preliminary audition: Thu. 23.11.2023, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Mon. 27.11.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

2nd/4th trumpet with shift to 3rd/5th/6th trumpet

as of now, activity bonus level 3

Audition: 
Mon. 30.10.2023, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

 

1.coord. Solo horn with transf. to B-Wagner tube. 
Knowledge and interest in playing the natural horn is desired.

To be filled from 22.08.2024, activity allowance level 1 + 50% of level 3.

Audition dates:
Preliminary audition: Mon. 29.4.2024, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3.
Main audition: Tue. 30.4.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Principal Percussion

From 16.10.2023, Level 2 activity allowance (100%)
From 2024, by agreement, Level 2 activity allowance (100%)

Auditions (at Stolberger Str. 3):
30.01.2024, all day
31.01.2024, all day
2.2.2024, 2-6 p.m.
3.2.2024, 2-10 p.m.

Main audition:
Wed. 7.2.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via 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

Violin Academist

as from now, limited to two years

Audition:
Thurs. 5.10.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Contrabass Academist 

from 10.8.2023, limited to two years

Audition:
Wed. 4.10.2023, 10:00 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Team

Social Media Content Creator (m/f/d) on a freelance basis

from 01.09.2023, Working hours based on the scope of the projects

If you are interested, please send your complete application documents exclusively by e-mail to: barbara.reiprich@guerzenich-orchester.de

 

 

Online Editor (m/f/d) on a freelance basis

as of now, Working hours based on the scope of the projects

If you are interested, please send your complete application documents exclusively by e-mail to: barbara.reiprich@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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