Fourth Chair Horn

Music Opportunities; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fondazione Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome invites applications for a Fourth-Chair Horn player. The role includes duties for second-chair, fifth-chair, lower-chair, and Wagner horn responsibilities; the appointment is a full-time, in-person position.

Candidates must be at least 18, hold a Conservatory diploma or equivalent, and be an Italian or EU citizen or legally residing in Italy or an EU country.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Conservatory diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility extends to Italian and EU citizens, as well as non-EU nationals legally residing in Italy or an EU country.

Responsibilities

• Fourth-Chair Horn player; duties include second-chair, fifth-chair, and Wagner horn responsibilities.

Job description

# Fourth Chair HornAccademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia•Rome, ItalyApply / Visit WebsiteContactAbout this opportunityFondazione Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia is conducting an international public competition to hire a Fourth-Chair Horn player. This position includes responsibilities for second-chair, fifth-chair, lower-chair, and Wagner horn duties. The successful candidate will be employed under an open-ended contract and will receive a minimum gross annual salary of €56,000.Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a relevant Conservatory diploma or equivalent qualification. Eligibility extends to Italian and EU citizens, as well as non-EU nationals legally residing in Italy or an EU country. Applications must be submitted online by November 30, 2026, along with a detailed curriculum vitae.The selection process includes an anonymous elimination audition followed by a final audition, both of which will take place in December 2026. The examination program includes pieces by composers such as W.A. Mozart and L. van Beethoven, along with orchestral passages. Candidates will be notified of their admission to the examinations via the Fondazione's website.Additional linksAudition AnnouncementRegistration FormOrchestral ExcerptsDeadlineNov 30, 2026Work settingIn-personLocationRome, ItalyStart dateNot specifiedCheck the official website for the most current details.Audition date(s)Dec 13 to Dec 14, 2026CompensationPer year56000 EURJob typePerformanceContract typeFull timeInstrumentsHorn