Double bass (50%)

The Metropole Orkest is looking for two double bass players (0.5 FTE each).

Audition: 2 June 2026 at 09:00
Location: Heuvellaan 33, 1217 JL Hilversum, NL

As a double bass player, you are an outstanding musician with your own distinctive sound, strong technical skills, and a keen sense of ensemble playing. You actively contribute to realizing the artistic ambitions of the orchestra and feel at home in an environment where creativity, versatility, and excellence come together.

Required repertoire: orchestra-tuning, (441, G-D-A-E)

· 1st round: 1st part Dittersdorf or Van Hall (exposition without cadens),

· 2nd round: ‘Gran Bwa’ (provided)

Orchestral parts in both rounds

For the audition, invitations will be issued solely in accordance with regulations to:

· Dutch musicians;

· Foreign musicians from within the EEA (all EU countries, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland;

· Musicians from outside the EEA and Switzerland who are resident in the Netherlands and are in possession of a statement stating “work freely permitted” or a valid residence permit.

The selection consists of:

· A preselection based on the submitted application; Videorecording of 1st movement von Dittersdorf or Van Hall (exposition) and two parts: ‘Au Privave’ and ‘What’s the use’

Tuning: (441, G-D-A-E)

Please visit our website for the double bass part of required pieces!

· An audition with two rounds (the first behind a screen);

· A trial period in Metropole Orkest productions;

· An interview regarding employment conditions.

Employment conditions:
Initial appointment for 12 months, with the prospect of a permanent position following interim evaluations. Salary is in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CAO) of the Metropole Orkest Foundation.

Interested?
Please send your cover letter and CV (including your nationality and date of birth), as well as a private YouTube link to the video recording.