Jyväskylä Sinfonia is the pearl of classical music in the middle of Finland. Orchestra operates in Jyväskylä and visits the entire province. The orchestra reaches yearly about 40 000 listeners in our nearly 150 events from symphony concerts to cross-genre special productions and music events for audiences of all ages. Orchestra’s Chief Conductor is Italian maestro Lorenzo Passerini.
We are hiring
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:
- W. A. Mozart: Concerto for Horn No. 4
I part and cadenza
- 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. The list of the orchestra excerpts can be seen on our website. 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.
Inquiries: General Manager Eeva-Maria Kopp, eeva-maria.kopp@jyvaskyla.fi, tel. +358 40 7740090
