Timpani audition

Audition will take place on 23-04-2026, 13:00 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 7,500.00 gross. The Philharmonic applies a point-based (quota) system. The standard quota is 16 points (for example, a symphonic concert equals
12 points).

AUDITION PROCESS

Round I, Program:

• Elliott Carter – Saëta (from Eight Pieces for Four Timpani)
• Jan Zegalski – Étude No. 13 (from 30 Études for Four Timpani)
• Georg Frock – Opening Toccata (from Seven Solo Dances for the Advanced Timpanist)
• Béla Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra
• Movement IV – Intermezzo interrotto (Calmo), bars 38-51
• A solo piece for four timpani of the candidate’s choice (maximum duration: 5 minutes)

Round II – Orchestra rehearsal audition

• Carl Orff – Carmina Burana
• No. 6 (complete or from rehearsal number 38 to 44)
• Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 9
• Movement I – from the beginning to bar 35
• Movement II – from 19 bars before rehearsal letter Q (ritmo di tre battute) to the end
• Movement IV – from the beginning to bar 25; from bar 847 to the end
• Hector Berlioz – Symphonie fantastique (Timpani I & II)
• Movement IV – from the beginning to bar 77
• Movement V – from bar 408 to the end
• John Williams – Jurassic Park
• from bar 20 to the end
• John Williams – Star Wars Suite
• Movement I – from rehearsal number 89 (Presto) to the end of the movement
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem, Dies Irae
• from the beginning to bar 27 (inclusive)

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 – percussion)
• 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 – TIMPANI” 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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