Orchestra
1st Violin (tutti)
employment to begin immediately, part-time for 50%
compulsory works: Mozart concert (either KV 216, 218 or 219)
and one romantic concerto of own choice, 1st movement.
date of audition: A-round: to be announced
B-round: 05.10.20, 10 Uhr
Applications for this position only via muv.ac
1st Violin (tutti)
to begin immediately, full-time employment
audition: A-round: to be announced
B-round: 05.10.20, 10 am
compulsory works: Mozart concert (either KV 216, 218 or 219)
and one romantic concerto of own choice.
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 romantic concerto of own choice.
date of audition: A-round: 03.11.20, 10 Uhr
B-round: 03.11.20, 10 Uhr
Application for this position only via muv.ac
2nd Violin tutti
employment to begin immediately
compulsory works: Mozart concert (either KV 216, 218 or 219) and one romantic concerto of own choice.
audition: A-round: 28.08.20, 5 pm
B-round: 04.09.20, 10 am
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: will be announced
Violoncello tutti
one for 100% beginning on 01.12.20 and one for 50% beginning to begin immediately
date of audition: A-round: 16.09.20, 10 am
B-round: 16.09.20, 8 pm
Applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal Double Bass (coordinated)
employment to begin immediately
Audition: A-round: 27.08.20, 10 am
B-round: 01.09.20, 8 pm
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Double Bass (tutti)
employment to begin immediately, part-time contract (50%)
assignment mainly in concerts
Compulsory work: 1. round: a classical concerto; orchestra excerpts possible
› 2. round: one romantic concerto of own choice; orchestra excerpts possible
› 3. round: orchestra excerpts.
Audition: A-round: 12.09.20, 10 am
B-round: 16.09.20, 5.30 pm
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
Piccolo flute
to begin immediately, temporary contract until 26.02.21
extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 2"
pre-audition: 27.08.20, 5 pm (further dates to be announced)
main audition: 01.09.20, 5:30 pm
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal flute
to begin immediately, full-time contract
audition: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal flute
to begin immediately, temporary contract
pre-audition: 26.08.20, 10 am; 29.08.20, 10 am; 30.08.20 10 am; 31.08.20, 10 am
main audition: 01.09.20, 12.30 pm (noon)
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: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal bassoon
employment to begin immediately
compulsory work: Mozart, Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major KV 191;
Saint-Saëns, Bassoon Sonata op. 168 1st and 2nd movement
date of audition: A-round: 28.08.20, 10 am
B-round: 01.09.20, 10 am
applications for this position only via muv.ac
2nd Bassoon
employment to begin immediately, with obligation for 3./4. bassoon
audition: to be announced
applications for this position only via muv.ac
3rd associate principal trumpet
to begin on 01.12.20
with obligation for 2nd and 4th trumpet
extra payment "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 2" plus 50% of "Tätigkeitszulage der Stufe 3"
date of audition: A-round: 29.08.20, 3 pm
B-round: 31.08.20, 6 pm
applications for this position only via muv.ac
Principal trombone
employment to begin immediately
compulsory work: »Concertino« op. 4 by F. David 1st and 2nd movement
Bass Tuba
to begin immediately, part time contract 50%
with obligation for contrabass tuba
date of audition: A-round: to be announced
B-round: 16.10.20, 10 am
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
three traineeships, to beginn from 01.09.20, fixed-term positions for two years
all these trainees will play in the 1st violin section as well as in the 2nd violin section
date of audition: 18.09.20, 10 am
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)
Viola
traineeship to beginn from 01.09.20, fixed-term position for two years
date of audition: to be announced
please read the information about the orchestra academy
application for this position only via muv.ac
compulsory works:
- one classical concerto 1st movement including cadenza + 2nd movement
- one concerto by Bartók, Walton or Hindemith (Schwanendreher)
orchestra excerpts:
- A. Bruckner, 4th Symphony, 2nd movement (bars 51-83)
- F. Mendelssohn, „A Midsummer Night's Dream“ (bars 70-93, 135-138 and 233-154)
- Bedřich Smetana, The Bartered Bride, Ouverture (bars 1-14 and 52-111)
- Richard Strauss, Don Juan, op. 20 (bars 1-8 and 21-40)
Trombone
traineeship to beginn immediately, fixed-term position for two years
audition: 23.09.20, 10 am
please note the information about the orchestra academy
application for this position only via muv.ac
Percussion
traineeship to beginn from 01.09.20, fixed-term position for two years
date of audition: 06.10.20, 12 pm (noon)
compulsory work: please see announcement
please note the information about the orchestra academy
application for this position only via muv.ac
Team
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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