SUBMISSIONS OPEN Audition for viola tutti Submissions until 02-06-2026 Audition: 18-06-2026

Filharmonia; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin invites applications for a viola tutti position on a full-time contract. The audition will be held on June 18, 2026, in Szczecin, with an accompanist provided by the Philharmonic.

A base gross salary of PLN 6,500.00 monthly applies, with a quota-based system. Requirements include a degree in higher music education (minimum bachelor’s) with specialization in viola, and professional orchestral experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• A degree in higher music education, minimum bachelor’s (specialization: instrumental performance– viola)
• Professional orchestral experience and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Prepare required audition excerpts from viola repertoire, including standard orchestral excerpts
• Attend audition with accompanist provided by Szczecin Philharmonic
• Follow-up on selection process and potential contract for temporary replacement

Skills

Viola performance

Audition preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher music education (viola)

Job description

Przemysław Neumann, Director ofthe Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin (PL), announces anaudition for VIOLA tutti.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 02 JUN '26 tu, 23:59 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM

AUDITION DATE 18 JUN '26 th, 11:00 Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Audition will take place on 18-06-2026, 11:00 at Szczecin Philharmonic chamber hall. Szczecin Philharmonic will provide an accompanist for auditions.

Type ofemployment: employment contract /full-time (1.0)

Base salary for this position isPLN 6,500.00 gross. The Philharmonic applies apoint-based (quota) system. The standard quota is24points (for example, asymphonic concert equals 12points).

Each point above the standard quota increases the base salary by+1%.

AUDITION PROGRAM

Audition repertoire (required excerpts from orchestral works are marked inthe sheet music):

• First movement with cadenza from achosen Viola Concerto byC.Stamitz orF.A.Hoffmeister
• Orchestral excerpts:
  • Anton Bruckner– Symphony No. 4inE-flat major, op. 104 “Romantic”
  • Johannes Brahms– Symphony No. 4inEminor, op. 98
  • Sergei Rachmaninoff– Symphony No. 2inEminor, op. 27
  • Richard Strauss– Don Juan, op. 20
  • Hector Berlioz– Roman Carnival Overture, op. 9
  • Felix Mendelssohn– AMidsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61
  • W. A.Mozart– Symphony “Haffner” KV385
• A vista (sight-reading) piece

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The Szczecin Philharmonic will provide anaccompanist for auditions.
• After the recruitment process and selection ofthe best candidate, anemployment contract (temporary replacement) will beconcluded.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree inhigher music education, minimum bachelor's (specialization: instrumental performance– viola)
• Professional orchestral experience and familiarity with the symphonic repertoire are highly desirable

APPLICATION TERMS

Required documents:

• Artistic curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies ofdocuments confirming education and additional qualifications
• Declaration ofconsent for the processing ofpersonal data for recruitment purposes

The selection committee reserves the right to invite selected candidates only. Invitations will be sent by email.

WE OFFER

• 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.

GDPR CLAUSE

Please include in your 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: [e-mail]

CONTACT

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin

ul. Małopolska 48, 70– 515 Szczecin

filharmonia.szczecin.pl

Office (Sekretariat)

tel. [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Orchestra Personnel Manager– Dominik Wastowski

e-mail: [e-mail]

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Przesłuchania 2026-06-18 ALTÓWKA (viola tutti audition) [PDF, 4MB]