Trumpet player (tutti)

Oulu Sinfonia invites video applications for the temporary position of TRUMPET PLAYER.

The task is to act as trumpet player in the symphony orchestra. The position also includes an obligation to play Bb and C trumpets and German Bb and C trumpets. The trumpet player is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility. The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

Video audition repertoire:
1. video – concerto
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major on B-flat trumpet (with or without piano accompaniment) until bar 117 (7 bars after the top E-flat).

2. video – excerpts
The candidate may perform the orchestral excerpts on a trumpet of their choice, except for the Bach piece. The Bach piece must be played on a piccolo trumpet. You can choose the order of the excerpts in your recording. All the excerpts will be played in on continuous recording without any cuts in editing.

Excerpts materials downloadable from Oulu Sinfonia Orchestra’s website.

We expect applicants to submit two separate videos as an unlisted on YouTube. The first video presenting task number 1 and the second video presenting task number 2. Each video should be recorded so that the musician is fully visible on camera. The link to the video applications should be sent via email to the following address rauno.rankinen@ouka.fi before 24th of November 2024 at 11.59 pm (Finnish time).

Please title the subject as Trumpet Player. In the email, include the YouTube link along with a brief description of your studies and previous work experience.

The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in this position.