SUBMISSIONS OPEN Audition for the Principal 2nd Violin position (temporary replacement) Submiss[...]

Filharmonia; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Cultural and recreational co-financing

Private medical care

Job summary

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin is inviting applications for the Principal Second Violin position on a temporary replacement basis. The role involves preparing and performing as part of a leading Polish orchestra in Szczecin, with an audition process and a guaranteed contract upon selection.

Qualified candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in violin performance and have strong orchestral experience. The role is full-time, with an on-site workplace and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Diploma of higher education, at least a bachelor’s degree (specialization: instrumental performance – violin).
• Professional orchestral experience and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the audition rounds as scheduled.
• Perform selected repertoire during the audition.
• Contribute to orchestral performance as Principal Second Violin on a temporary replacement basis.

Skills

Orchestral experience

Audition preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in instrumental performance – violin

Job description

Audition for the Principal 2nd Violin position (temporary replacement)

Przemysław Neumann, Director ofthe Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin (PL), announces anaudition for the Principal Second Violin position (temporary replacement).

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 15 SEP '26 tu, 23:59 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Audition will take place on 30-09-2026, 23:59 at Szczecin Philharmonic chamber hall. Szczecin Philharmonic will provide an accompanist for auditions.

Type ofemployment

Full-time employment contract– temporary replacement /1.0 FTE.

The basic gross salary for this position isPLN 7,800 per month. Musicians' work iscalculated using apoints-based system. The monthly standard workload for atutti musician is16points (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 repertoire: Audition Program (required excerpts from orchestral works are marked inthe sheet music):

• Violin Concerto– choose one ofthe following:
  • W.A. Mozart– Violin Concerto No. 4inDmajor, K.218, 1st movement with Joseph Joachim’s cadenza
  • W.A. Mozart– Violin Concerto No. 5inAmajor, K.219, 1st movement with Joseph Joachim’s cadenza
• Orchestral excerpts:
  • W.A. Mozart– Symphony No. 39inE-flat major, K.543, 4th movement (bars 1-41)
  • B. Bartók– Concerto for Orchestra (bars 265-317)
  • J.S. Bach– St. John Passion No. 20
  • F. Liszt– Faust Symphony– Andante soave
  • J. Brahms– Symphony No. 4,4th movement (from letter Btoletter D)
• Sight-reading 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– violin).
• Professional orchestral experience and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire are highly desirable.

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.

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: [e-mail]

Contact

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin

ul. Mąpol‑ska 48, 70‑515 Szczecin

filharmonia.szczecin.pl

Office (Sekretariat)

tel. [phone]

e‑mail: [e-mail]

Orchestra Personnel Manager– Dominik Wastowski

e‑mail: [e-mail]

Download

Przesłuchania 2026-09-30 II SKRZYPCE (2nd violin audition) [PDF, 2MB]