Orchestra
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:
A-Round: 07.07.21, 10 am
B-Round: 07.07.21, 7 pm
Application for this position only via muv.ac
2nd violin tutti
to begin on 01.06.22
2 positions, full-time employment
audition: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Viola (associate principal)
employment to begin immediately
compulsory work: Concerts of Stamitz or Hoffmeister as well as
one concerto of own choice
(Bartók, Hindemith, Walton each completely).
audition: 22.11.21, 10 am
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Double Bass (associate principal)
employment to begin immediately
50% and 100%
Extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 2"
dates of audition: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Piccolo
employment to begin immediately
with obligation for 2./3./4. flute
extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 2"
audition: to be announced soon
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal flute
to begin immediately, full-time contract
audition:
A-round:
07.09.21, 10 am
08.09.21, 2 pm
09.09.21, 2 pm
10.09.21, 2 pm
11.09.21, 2 pm
Stolberger Str. 3
B-round: 21.09.21, 10 am
Staatenhaus, Oper Köln, Auenweg 17
applications for this position only via muv.ac
1st associate flute
to begin on 01.01.21
with obligation for 2nd, 3rd, 4th flute and piccolo
extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 2" plus 50% of "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 3"
audition: a new date is to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal bassoon
employment to begin immediately
audition: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principle percussion
to begin on 01.09.21
Extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 2"
audition: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
First Timpani
to begin immediately
audition: dates are to be announced
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
one traineeship, to beginn immediately, fixed-term positions for two years
the trainee will play in the 1st violin section as well as in the 2nd violin section
date of audition: to be announced
please read the information about the orchestra academy
application for this position only via muv.ac
compulsory work:
- one Mozart concerto 1st movement including cadenza + 2nd movement
orchestra excerpts:
- Mozart: Simphony No. 39
- Strauss: Don Juan
- Schumann: 2nd Symphony
- Strauss: Fledermaus Ouverture bar 1 - 110 and 228 - 274
- Bruckner: 9th Symphony 3rd movement, langsam, feierlich (Schott page 27/28)
- Brahms: piano concerto 3rd movement (Schott page 25)
- Mozart: Cosi fan tutti Finale 2nd act (Schott page 48)
Violoncello
one traineeship, to begin on 25.08.21, fixed-term position for two years
audition: 13.10.21, 10 am
please note the information about the orchestra academy
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Team
Traineeship Music Library
to begin on 01.10.21, fixed-term position for one year
application deadline: 15.07.21
Assistant of the Managing Director
to begin on 01.09.21, part-time (50%)
see advertisement (pdf)
application deadline: 31.07.21
Manager for the Digital Marketing Department
to begin immediately, full-time employment
application deadline: 20.08.2021
see job advertisement (pdf)
Online editor
for the maintenance of the website
Remuneration on a fee basis, 10 - 15 hours per week
see job advertisement (pdf)
application deadline: 16.08.21
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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