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PRINCIPAL HORN

In addition to playing in the large orchestra set up, the work program includes regular audience outreach work in smaller ensembles.

Audition: Tuesday 25th of August at 1 pm.

The audition takes place in the Encore Hall of Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Lutakonaukio 12 (Paviljonki).

Audition program:
1.    W. A. Mozart: Concerto for Horn No. 4
              I part and cadenza

2.    R. Strauss: Concerto for Horn No. 1

Link to the orchestra excerpts will be sent via e-mail to all applicants after the application period. 

Orchestra Excerpts:
J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor (BWV 232) Nr. 10; (from beginning to bar 55)

G.F. Händel: Julius Caesar (HWV 17); Aria: Da sah ich einen Jägersmann

L. van Beethoven: Symphony Nr 7 op.92; I movement, Vivace (bars 86-103)

L. van Beethoven: Symphony Nr 8 op.93; III movement, Tempo di Minuetto (bars 44-78)

J. Brahms: Symphony Nr 2 op.73; I movement (beginning bars 2-5 & bars 454-477 + from the same movement 3rd horn bars 10-13); II movement (bars 17-31)

R. Strauss: Don Juan op. 20; Allegro molto con brio (19 bars after rehearsal letter D->F) (19 bars after rehearsal letter N->P, Y->Z)

R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche op.28; (beginning -> rehearsal number 1) (III horn, Volles Zeitmass in D, 18 bars after rehearsal number 28 -> 30) 

P. Tchaikovsky: Symphony Nr 5 op.64; II movement, Andante cantabile (bars 8-28)

F. Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream; Nocturne
            
D. Shostakovich: Cello Concerto Nr 1, op.107; I movement (bars 133-141, 227-242, 264-279)

R. Wagner: Siegfried-idyll; (bars 259-274)

A. Schönberg: Chamber Symphony  Nr 1; (beginning -> rehearsal number 2, 1 bar before rehearsal number 69 -> rehearsal number 76)

G. Mahler: Symphony Nr 9; I movement, Lento (an excerpt of 10 measures to be played, starting 25 bars after rehearsal number 16)

Chamber Music Excerpts:
C. Nielsen: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon op.43
III Movement,Tema con variazioni, un poco Andantino, Var. I & Var. II

Accompanist is available at the audition. 

The audition may include a job interview, and we expect the applicant to have good interaction and teamwork skills.

We value the diversity of our work community and strive for equality. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Terms of employment are determined according to the national collective bargain (KVTES). The salary for the position is 3444,22 euros, in addition bonuses can be paid according to the KVTES.

The position will be filled starting 21.9.2026 or by agreement. There is a probation period in the position.

Apply to the task primarily by filling out the application form. Application period ends on Wed 5.8.2026 at 12pm local time. Late applications will not be considered. 

The same job announcement has also been published in Finnish.