Audition for viola tutti

JOBS
Przemysław Neumann, Director of the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin (PL), announces an audition for VIOLA tutti.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
AUDITION DATE
Required documents should be e-mailed until 02-06-2026 to sekretariat@filharmonia.szczecin.pl, with the note "Audition – VIOLA".

Audition will take place on 18-06-2026, 11:00 at Szczecin Philharmonic chamber hall. Szczecin Philharmonic will provide an accompanist for auditions.

Type of employment: employment contract / full-time (1.0)
Base salary for this position is PLN 6,500.00 gross. The Philharmonic applies a point-based (quota) system. The standard quota is 24 points (for example, a symphonic concert equals 12 points).
Each point above the standard quota increases the base salary by +1%.

AUDITION PROGRAM
Audition repertoire (required excerpts from orchestral works are marked in the sheet music):
  • First movement with cadenza from a chosen Viola Concerto by C. Stamitz or F. A. Hoffmeister
  • Orchestral excerpts:
    • Anton Bruckner – Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, op. 104 “Romantic”
    • Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98
    • Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2 in E minor, op. 27
    • Richard Strauss – Don Juan, op. 20
    • Hector Berlioz – Roman Carnival Overture, op. 9
    • Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61
    • W. A. Mozart – Symphony “Haffner” KV 385
  • A vista (sight-reading) piece

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • The Szczecin Philharmonic will provide an accompanist for auditions.
  • After the recruitment process and selection of the best candidate, an employment contract (temporary replacement) will be concluded.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • A degree in higher music education, minimum bachelor's (specialization: instrumental performance – viola)
  • Professional orchestral experience and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire are highly desirable

APPLICATION TERMS
Required documents:
  • Artistic curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of documents confirming education and additional qualifications
  • Declaration of consent for the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes

Documents with subject “Audition – VIOLA” should be emailed to: sekretariat@filharmonia.szczecin.pl (the date of receipt determines eligibility).

For more information, contact the Orchestra Personnel Manager – Mr. Dominik Wastowski, email: d.wastowski@filharmonia.szczecin.pl

The selection committee reserves the right to invite selected candidates only. Invitations will be sent by email.

WE OFFER
  • By joining the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic Orchestra in Szczecin, you will become part of an institution that holds a strong position on the cultural map of Poland.
  • Working with renowned conductors, soloists, and musicians, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in an inspiring environment.
  • The Philharmonic offers a diverse range of musical projects: symphonic, chamber, educational concerts, workshops, as well as jazz and popular music performances.
  • A comfortable and modern working environment in an award-winning building, including the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Architecture Prize (2015). You’ll rehearse and perform in acoustically and functionally excellent concert halls and rehearsal rooms.
  • Professional administrative, technical, and production support ensures smooth and artist-focused working conditions.
  • A comprehensive social benefits package, including cultural and recreational co-financing and healthcare. Employees and their families can also access private medical care and sports packages at attractive prices.

GDPR CLAUSE

Please include in your CV or submit a separate signed statement with the following clause:
"I hereby agree to have my personal data processed by the Szczecin Philharmonic for the purpose and scope necessary in the recruitment process in accordance with Art. 6 par. 1 point a) of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)."

In accordance with GDPR we inform you that:
  • The data controller is the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin, ul. Małopolska 48, 70-515 Szczecin
  • Only the Philharmonic will be the recipient of your personal data
  • Your personal data will be stored only for the time necessary to complete the recruitment process and will be deleted immediately if the candidate is not hired
  • You have the right to access and rectify your personal data
  • You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed in violation of the GDPR
  • Providing personal data is a condition for participating in the audition – failure to do so will exclude the candidate from the recruitment process
  • Questions related to personal data processing should be sent to: rodo@filharmonia.szczecin.pl

CONTACT

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin
ul. Małopolska 48, 70 – 515 Szczecin
filharmonia.szczecin.pl
Office (Sekretariat)
tel. +48 91 430 95 11
e-mail: sekretariat@filharmonia.szczecin.pl

Orchestra Personnel Manager – Dominik Wastowski
e-mail: d.wastowski@filharmonia.szczecin.pl


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Przesłuchania 2026-06-18 ALTÓWKA (viola tutti audition) [PDF, 3MB]
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