EXPIRED VACANCY

Concertmaster of the trombone group

Liepāja Symphony Orchestra

Instrument or role: Trombone
Job category: Performance
Number of positions: 1 open position
Additional information: The competition will take place at the concert hall “Lielais dzintars” (at Radio iela 8, Liepāja, Latvia) on 9 December 2024 at 12:00.

Requirements for the Applicants:

Professional higher music education in the speciality of trombone playing;
Experience with working in an orchestra, experience as a concertmaster will be considered as an advantage;
Ability to work in the primary job with the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra.

Main job duties:

To prepare and play orchestral pieces of the trombone section at high artistic quality;
To ensure the quality of work of the trombone section;
To adhere to the work plans and structure, as well as other internal regulations of the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra;
To maintain and to improve his/her individual mastery throughout duration of the contract.

For more information go on www.lso.lv/en/orchestra/vakances

Apply by: November 24, 2024, 21:59 (time zone: Riga)
Application instructions: You can apply for the competition by 24 November 2024, 23:59, by sending the following documents to the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra e-mail address [email protected] specifying the subject “For the Competition”:

1) CV (Curriculum vitae);
2) Copies of documents certifying your academic degree and documents on further education.

Audition repertoire: The 1st round program:
Ferdinand David, Concertino 1 and 2nd movement

The 2nd round program:
1. M. Ravel – Bolero;
2. J. Brahms – Symphony No. 1, Mov. 4;
3. G. Mahler - Symphony No. 3, Mov. 1, Excerpt 1;
4. G. Mahler - Symphony No. 3, Mov. 1, Excerpt 2;
5. G. A. Rossini, William Tell Overture, Storm Scene;
6. A. Borodin - Polovetsian Dances, Excerpt 1;
7. R. Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel, Excerpt 1;
8. R. Wagner, Ride of the Valkyries, Excerpt 1;
9. W. A. Mozart, Requiem - Tuba mirum.