Performance Job
Joensuu, Finland
Posted: 19 Aug 2025
Joensuu City Orchestra
Violin Tutti
(full-time, permanent)
The Joensuu City Orchestra is a forward-thinking symphony orchestra of 35 musicians. Under the artistic direction of Jukka Untamala, the orchestra is known for its open-minded and diverse programming.
VIOLIN TUTTI
(The selected musician may be placed in either the 1st or 2nd violin section as needed.)
Audition: Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM
Joensuu Conservatory Concert Hall, Yliopistokatu 4, 80100 Joensuu
Audition Repertoire:
1. W. A. Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, No. 4 in D, or No. 5 in A, 1st movement with cadenza
2. The first movement with cadenzas from some of the following concertos: Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius
3. Orchestral excerpts
To apply, click the link below.
The audition invitation and orchestral exerpts will be sent by email after the application deadline. Orchestral excerpts may be ordered in advance by contacting orkesteri@joensuu.fi.
A pianist provided by the orchestra will be available for the audition. Applicants may also bring their own accompanist at their own expense. Please indicate on the application form whether you wish to use the orchestra’s pianist.
Monthly salary for the position is €2718.44 – €2935.92, based on experience and instrument and concert attitre allowance. Terms of employment are in accordance with the General Collective Agreement for Municipal Personnel (KVTES) and the Finnish Musicians’ Union Agreement (MuusikkoTES). The position begins on January 7, 2026, or as agreed. A job interview is part of the audition process. The job includes 6-month trial period.
Application deadline:
Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM (Finnish local time)
No application will be concidered after the closing date and time.
The ochestra will not provide any compensation for travel, accommodation or any other expenses.
For more information, please contact: Marjo Vattulainen, General Manager
Phone: +358 50 415 2944 , Email: marjo.vattulainen@joensuu.fi
VIOLIN TUTTI
(The selected musician may be placed in either the 1st or 2nd violin section as needed.)
Audition: Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM
Joensuu Conservatory Concert Hall, Yliopistokatu 4, 80100 Joensuu
Audition Repertoire:
1. W. A. Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, No. 4 in D, or No. 5 in A, 1st movement with cadenza
2. The first movement with cadenzas from some of the following concertos: Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius
3. Orchestral excerpts
To apply, click the link below.
The audition invitation and orchestral exerpts will be sent by email after the application deadline. Orchestral excerpts may be ordered in advance by contacting orkesteri@joensuu.fi.
A pianist provided by the orchestra will be available for the audition. Applicants may also bring their own accompanist at their own expense. Please indicate on the application form whether you wish to use the orchestra’s pianist.
Monthly salary for the position is €2718.44 – €2935.92, based on experience and instrument and concert attitre allowance. Terms of employment are in accordance with the General Collective Agreement for Municipal Personnel (KVTES) and the Finnish Musicians’ Union Agreement (MuusikkoTES). The position begins on January 7, 2026, or as agreed. A job interview is part of the audition process. The job includes 6-month trial period.
Application deadline:
Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM (Finnish local time)
No application will be concidered after the closing date and time.
The ochestra will not provide any compensation for travel, accommodation or any other expenses.
For more information, please contact: Marjo Vattulainen, General Manager
Phone: +358 50 415 2944 , Email: marjo.vattulainen@joensuu.fi
Closing date: 02 Oct 2025
Start date: January 2026
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