Timpani audition Submissions until 09-04-2026 Audition: 23-04-2026

Filharmonia; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic w Szczecinie poszukuje timpanisty na pełny etat. Wymagany dyplom wyższej edukacji muzycznej (perkusja) i doświadczenie orkiestrowe, znajomość repertuaru symfonicznego mile widziana. Przesłuchania odbędą się 23 kwietnia 2026 r. z akompaniatorem zapewnionym przez Filharmonię. Wynagrodzenie podstawowe 7 500 PLN brutto miesięcznie, w systemie punktowym.

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Qualifications

• Dyplom wyższej edukacji muzycznej (perkusja).
• Doświadczenie orkiestrowe i znajomość repertuaru symfonicznego mile widziane.

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher music education (percussion)

Job description

Przemysław Neumann, Director ofthe Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic inSzczecin (PL), announces anaudition for TIMPANI solo with mandatory percussion instruments.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 09 APR '26 th, 23:59 Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM

AUDITION DATE 23 APR '26 th, 13:00 Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Audition will take place on 23-04-2026, 13:00 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 7,500.00 gross. The Philharmonic applies apoint-based (quota) system. The standard quota is16points (for example, asymphonic concert equals 12 points).

AUDITION PROCESS

Round I,Program:

• Elliott Carter– Saëta (from Eight Pieces for Four Timpani)
• Jan Zegalski– Étude No. 13(from 30Études for Four Timpani)
• Georg Frock– Opening Toccata (from Seven Solo Dances for the Advanced Timpanist)
• Béla Bartók– Concerto for Orchestra
• Movement IV– Intermezzo interrotto (Calmo), bars 38-51
• A solo piece for four timpani ofthe candidate’s choice (maximum duration: 5minutes)

Round II- Orchestra rehearsal audition

• Carl Orff- Carmina Burana
• No. 6(complete orfrom rehearsal number 38to44)
• Ludwig van Beethoven- Symphony No. 9
• Movement I- from the beginning tobar 35
• Movement II- from 19bars before rehearsal letter Q(ritmo ditre battute) tothe end
• Movement IV- from the beginning tobar 25; from bar 847 tothe end
• Hector Berlioz- Symphonie fantastique (Timpani I&II)
• Movement IV- from the beginning tobar 77
• Movement V- from bar 408 tothe end
• John Williams- Jurassic Park
• from bar 20tothe end
• John Williams- Star Wars Suite
• Movement I- from rehearsal number 89(Presto) tothe end ofthe movement
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- Requiem, Dies Irae
• from the beginning tobar 27(inclusive)

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– percussion)
• 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

Please include inyour CVorsubmitaseparate 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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