Closing date: 29 maart 2019 | Proefspel: 3 mei 2019
Profile
NedPhO|NKO musicians have a driven and flexible work ethic. They ensure excellent performance on (inter)national concert stages and at the opera whilst mastering a broad repertory. Members of the orchestra contribute to activities relating to concerts and sometimes perform in unusual locations: at schools for pupils, in hospitals, and in city districts. Musicians demonstrate their commitment to the organisation’s vision and mission both vocally and in their actions, and make an active contribution to further enhancing social support in this respect.
NedPhO|NKO seeks new colleagues who radiate enthusiasm on every stage, engage actively with the audience, and do not object to receiving (youthful) visitors during rehearsals at times. NedPhO|NKO expects that musicians prepare optimally for all work and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discipline. All employees have a talent for harmonious teamwork and possess good communication skills. Foreign colleagues are expected to become proficient in the Dutch language within a short timeframe.
String players of the NedPhO|NKO have a permanent position with one or the other orchestra. This vacancy is for a position in the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. From the importance of the organization you can occasionally perform work for The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.
Section principals, alongside their musical responsibilities, also make an active contribution to management of the orchestra. They lead sectional rehearsals, encourage a collegial working relationship with the section and between the other sections and are also the link between individual players and management.
Selection
The selection consists of two parts. The artistic selection takes place through the audition. Secondly an interview takes place regarding the candidate’s affinity with the NedPhO|NKO to establish whether knowledge, skills and personality match the demands of the job. Based on this, a recommendation will be made to the management.
Obligatory works
The repertoire and obligatory orchestra excerpts will be published on our website as soon as possible.
Application for this vacancy is only possible till the indicated closing date through the application form that can be downloaded at Apply.
Please send the completed form per email to hrm@nedpho.nl
The audition is open only to musicians with EU citizenship and other musicians residing in Holland for at least three years and in the possession of a permit to stay with additional work permit-free status.
The selection committee reserves the right to make a pre-selection based on written information. Date of commencement of employment for the mentioned position will be decided by mutual agreement. The salary conforms to the national regulations of Dutch Orchestras, you can find on www.vvno.nl, the website of the association from Dutch Orchestras.
For further information about the vacancy please contact Aafke Dirkcx (020-5217548 or aafkedirckx@nedpho.nl).
