Principal Percussion - Joensuun kaupunki

Joensuu 18 syyskuu 2026 Viimeksi päivitetty: 21 syyskuu 2026

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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.

The Joensuu City Orchestra is inviting applications for the position of:

PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION

In this position, you will participate in orchestral, chamber music and outreach performances and maintain the high level of instrumental proficiency required by the orchestral repertoire. You will also be responsible for acquire assistants and substitute musicians needed for the percussion section. The role combines artistic expertise, organizational skills, and excellent collaboration and communication abilities. Success in this position requires the ability to as part of a team, manage a wide range of practical arrangements, and apply creativity effectively in varying situations.

If the selected candidate is a non-EU citizen, they must hold a valid work and residence permit at the commencement of employment.

Audition:

Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM Carelia-hall, Yliopistokatu 4, 80100 Joensuu

Audition Repertoire:

1. T. Ferchen: Sweet (patarummut)

G. Stout: Mexican Dance nr 2 (marimba)

J. Delécluse: Douze Études, nr 1 (pikkurumpu)

2. Orchestra excerpts

3. Orchestra exerpts played with the orchestra

The audition invitation and orchestral exerpts will be sent by email after the application deadline. Orchestral excerpts may be ordered in advance by contacting Tämä sähköpostiosoite on suojattu spamboteilta. Tarvitset JavaScript-tuen nähdäksesi sen..

Salary:

Monthly salary for the position is 3208,24-3464,90€, 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, 2027, or as agreed.

A job interview is part of the audition process. The job includes 6-month trial period.

Application deadline:

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 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.

The same job announcement has been published in both Finnish and English.

For more information, please contact: Marjo Vattulainen, General Manager Phone: +358 50 415 2944 Email: Tämä sähköpostiosoite on suojattu spamboteilta. Tarvitset JavaScript-tuen nähdäksesi sen. or Tämä sähköpostiosoite on suojattu spamboteilta. Tarvitset JavaScript-tuen nähdäksesi sen.

Työkieli: Englanti