Przemysław Neumann Director ofthe Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin (PL) announces audition for the HORN (solo).
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 15 SEP '26 tu, 23:59 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
AUDITION DATE 29 SEP '26 tu, 23:59 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Required documents should be e-mailed until 15-09-2026 to sekretariat@filharmonia.szczecin.pl , with the note "Audition – HORN".
Audition will take place on 29-09-2026, 23:59 at Szczecin Philharmonic chamber hall. Szczecin Philharmonic will provide an accompanist for auditions.
Type ofemployment
Full-time employment contract.
The basic gross salary for this position isPLN 7,800 per month. Musicians' work iscalculated using apoints-based system, with amonthly standard workload of18points (for example, asymphonic concert equals 12points). Each point exceeding the monthly standard results inanadditional payment equivalent to1%ofthe basic salary.
Audition process
- ROUND I[behind the screen]
- ROUND II[without the screen]
Audition repertoire:Audition Program (required excerpts from orchestral works are marked inthe sheet music):
- W.A. Mozart– choose one ofthe following:
- Horn Concerto No. 2inE-flat major, K.417
- or Horn Concerto No. 4inE-flat major, K.495
- Solo piece ofyour choice
- Orchestral excerpts:
- L. van Beethoven– Symphony No. 7,Movement I
- J. Brahms– Symphony No. 3,Movement III
- J. Brahms– Symphony No. 2,Movement I
- P. Tchaikovsky– Symphony No. 5,Movement II
- G. Rossini– Overture toThe Barber ofSeville
- R. Strauss– Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
- A vista piece.
Additional information
- Szczecin Philharmonic will provide anaccompanist for auditions.
- After completing the recruitment process and selecting the best candidate, acontract will beconcluded.
Qualifications required and experience
- A diploma ofhigher education, atleast abachelor's degree (specialization: instrumental performance– horn).
- Professional orchestral experience and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire are highly desirable.
Terms ofapplication
Required documents:- artistic curriculum vitae,
- cover letter,
- copies ofdocuments confirming education and additional qualifications,,
- declaration ofconsent tothe processing ofpersonal data for recruitment purposes.
Documents with subject
‘Audition– HORN should bee-mailed to: sekretariat@filharmonia.szczecin.pl (the date ofereipt decides).
For more information contact Mr. Dominik Wastowski, Orchestra Personnel Manager, email: d.wastowski@filharmonia.szczecin.pl .
The selection committee reserves the right tomake apre-selection based onthe application forms. Selected persons will receive the invitation email.
We offer you
- By joining the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic Orchestra inSzczecin, you will become part ofaninstitution that holds astrong position onthe cultural map ofPoland.
- Working with renowned conductors, soloists, and musicians, you will have the opportunity todevelop your skills inaninspiring environment.
- The Philharmonic offers adiverse range ofmusical projects: symphonic, chamber, educational concerts, workshops, aswell asjazz and popular music performances.
- A comfortable and modern working environment inanaward-winning building, including the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Architecture Prize (2015). You’ll rehearse and perform inacoustically 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 atattractive prices.
Please include inyour CVorsubmit aseparate signed statement with the following clause:"I hereby agree tohave mypersonal data processed bythe Szczecin Philharmonic for the purpose and scope necessary inthe recruitment process inaccordance with Art. 6par. 1point a)ofthe Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ofthe European Parliament and ofthe Council of27April 2016 onthe protection ofnatural persons with regard tothe processing ofpersonal data and onthe free movement ofsuch data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation– GDPR)."
In accordance with GDPR weinform you that:
- The data controller isthe Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin, ul. Małopolska 48, 70-515 Szczecin
- Only the Philharmonic will bethe recipient ofyour personal data
- Your personal data will bestored only for the time necessary tocomplete the recruitment process and will bedeleted immediately ifthe candidate isnot hired
- You have the right toaccess and rectify your personal data
- You have the right tolodge acomplaint with the supervisory authority ifyou believe your data has been processed inviolation ofthe GDPR
- Providing personal data isacondition for participating inthe audition– failure todosowill exclude the candidate from the recruitment process
- Questions related topersonal data processing should besent to: rodo@filharmonia.szczecin.pl
Contact
Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin
ul. Małopolska 48, 70– 515 Szczecin
filharmonia.szczecin.plOffice (Sekretariat)
tel. +48 91430 9511
e-mail: sekretariat@filharmonia.szczecin.pl
Orchestra Personnel Manager– Dominik Wastowski
e-mail: d.wastowski@filharmonia.szczecin.pl
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Przesłuchania 2026-09-29 WALTORNIA (horn audition) [PDF, 4MB]