Principal double bass - With obligation to incidentally play on a lower chair

Profile
• You are versatile and ensure excellent performances on (inter)national concert stages and at the opera whilst mastering a broad repertory. That requires a professional and flexible work ethic. You’re going to work in a versatile work environment. Besides playing in the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, your annual workload will involve playing chamber music and participating in educational/social projects;
• You radiate enthusiasm on every stage;
• You have a talent for harmonious teamwork and possess open communication skills;
• Alongside their musical responsibilities, section principals make an active contribution to the management of the orchestra. They lead sectional rehearsals, they coach members of the section and they are able to give and receive positive feedback. They also encourage a collaborative working relationship with the section and between the other sections and are also the link between individual players and management.

Employment conditions
• You start with a fixed-term employment contract;
• Contract size is 50%;
• Salary in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch Orchestras, scale 3 (column 110%). The step depends on your years of experience in a professional orchestra;
• Mandatory participation in the ABP pension fund;
• Different fees according to collective labor agreement for Dutch Orchestras, which you can find on www.vvno.nl , the website of the association of Dutch Orchestras;
• Date of commencement of employment for the mentioned position will be January 2026;
• Unique Opportunity to play in opera’s, symphonic music, chamber music and educational/social projects.