Vacancies

Orchestra

1. coordinated concertmaster

from 01.09.2024, special contract/service relief

audition: will be announced soon 

Application for this position only via muv.ac

 

1st violin tutti

As of now, one position 50%
As of 1.9.2023, one position 100%

Audition:
Tue. 20.06.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac

Info on the audition process

 

2nd Violin deputy 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.

Preliminary audition: Fr. 12.05.2023, 10 a.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3
Audition: Sa. 13.05.2023, 10 a.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3

Application for this position only via muv.ac

 

Deputy Solo Viola

To begin on 01.03.23, full time employment, level 2 activity allowance

audition:
Tue. 30.05.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

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

 

 

Viola tutti

To begin on 01.01.23, part-time employment (50%)
To begin on 01.04.2023, 50% oder 100%, limited until end of season 22/23 (with option for extension)

audition:
Tue. 07.03.2023, 4 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3 (for the temporary position from 01.04.23).
Fri. 9.6.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

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

 

 

Violoncello tutti

To begin on 01.01.23, full-time employment

audition: 
Tue. 2.5.2023, 10 a.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3

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

 

 

Double Bass (associate principal)

employment to begin immediately, 50% and 100%, Level 2 activity allowance

Audition: 
Thu. 11.05.2023, 6 p.m. at the Stolberger Str. 3

applications for this position only via muv.ac 

 

Principal flute

to begin immediately, 100%, Activity allowance level 1

audition:
Wed. 19.4.2023, 10:00 a.m., A round at Stolberger Str.3 
Thu. 20.4.2023, 10 a.m., B round in Stolberger Str.3 

applications for this position only via muv.ac

Info on the audition process

 

Solo bassoon

As of now, level 1 activity allowance

Audition:
Tues. 7.3.23, 10 a.m. Preliminary audition at Stolberger Str. 3
Wed. 8.3.23, 10 a.m. Main audition in Stolberger Str. 3

Bewerbungen für diese Stelle bitte ausschließlich über muv.ac

 

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

From 01.01.2023 , Activity allowance level 1 and 50% of level 3

Audition:
Mon. 20.3.2023, 5 p.m. preliminary round at Stolberger Str. 3
Tue. 28.3.2023, 10 a.m  Main audition at Stolberger Str. 3

Bewerbungen für diese Stelle bitte ausschließlich über muv.ac

 

Principal Percussion

From 16.10.2023, Level 2 activity allowance

Audition: 
Tues. 30.5.2023, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Audition: 
Mon. 29.5.2023, 2 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Tue. 23.5.23, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Mon. 22.5.23, 10 am at Stolberger Str. 3
Sat. 20.5.23, 2 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Fri. 19.5.23, 2 p.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.

Further information about auditions

Academy

Violin Academist (2 positions)

as from now, limited to two years

Audition:
Fri. 17.3.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Viola Academist 

from 10.8.2023, limited to two years

Audition:
Fr. 12.5.2023, 6:00 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Clarinet Academist

from 10.8.2023, limited to two years

Audition:
Wed. 31.05.2023, 6:00 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Bassoon Academist

from 10.8.2023, limited to two years

Audition:
Mon. 15.05.2023, 10:00 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Academist Horn 

from 10.8.23, limited to two years

Audition date: 
Mon. 5.6.2023, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

Academist Harp

from 10.8.23, limited to two years

Audition date: 
Wed. 17.05.2023, 11 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3.

Please apply for this position exclusively via muv.ac

 

 

Team

We currently have no vacancies

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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