Join us as the Sub-Principal Bassoon for the city orchestra Tapiola Sinfonietta.
Tapiola Sinfonietta is calling for applications for a Sub-Principal Bassoon. The Sub-Principal along with the Principal is leading the bassoon section with their courageous and visionary example in co-operation with the concertmasters and other section leaders. The sub-principal and the principal are responsible for the bassoon ensemble playing and making sure the work is divided evenly among the section's players as well as maintaining their soloistic preparedness. Audience outreach and chamber music in smaller ensembles are a vital part of the Tapiola Sinfonietta's activities and the musician's job description.
We consider each applicant that has submitted their application on time. The selection is made after the audition has finished. The orchestra selects the musicians to the audition based on the applications. The audition is held in the Espoo Cultural Centre's Tapiola Hall (address Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo) on Thursday June 5, 2025 starting at 9:00 am. Friday June 6, 2025 is also reserved for the audition. The orchestra does not compensate any costs of the audition for the applicants. The orchestra provides a pianist for the audition.
Work place and address: Tapiola Sinfonietta, Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Working hours: 36 hours / week
This is a permanent position. This position has a 6-month probationary period.
Collective agreements: KVTES Kunnallinen yleinen virka- ja työehtosopimus, Kunnalliset muusikkojen virka- ja työehtosopimukset
Competence requirements: Applicable university or college degree or other suitable education.
Other requirements: Leadership skills and soloistic preparedness.
We value initiative in artistic matters as well as overall innovative attitude.
AUDITION REPERTOIRE:
1) W.A. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, K. 191/186e, 1st and 2nd mvt without cadenzas
AND
Marcel Bitsch: Concertino for Bassoon and Piano
2) J.S. Bach: Partita D Minor BWV 1013, 3rd mvt (Sarabande) (originally for flute in A Minor)
AND
Ludwig Milde: Concert study, Op. 26 No. 9 (Adagio, C# Minor)
3) Chamber Music:
François Devienne: Bassoon Quartet F Major, Op. 73 No. 2, 1st mvt (Allegro)
AND
W. A. Mozart: Sonata for Bassoon and Cello B-flat Major, K. 292/196c, 2nd mvt (Andante) BOTH PARTS
4) Orchestral music excerpts (all 1st Bassoon):
Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 90 C Major, Hob.1:90 (Haydn-Mozart Presse)
- 2nd mvt (Andante), bars 1-16
- 4th mvt (Finale. Allegro assai), bars 8-19 and 216-228
W.A. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Overture, K.492 (Breitkopf & Härtel)
- bars 1-24, 101-123, 139-171 and 214-236
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphony No. 3 A Minor, Op. 56 “Scottish” (Breitkopf & Härtel)
- 2nd mvt (Vivace non troppo), bars 48-67 and 190-213
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite, K034
- 1st mvt (Sinfonia) reh. number 1
- 3rd mvt (Scherzino), reh. numbers 32-38
- 5th mvt (Toccata), one bar before reh.numbers 69-70
- 6th mvt Gavotte, Variazione 2a (with repearts)
Ottorino Respighi: Trittico Botticelliano (Ricordi)
- 2nd mvt: L’adorazione dei Magi, from beginning to reh. number 17
Dmitri Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony Op. 73a (arr. Barshai)
- 4th mvt (Adagio), solo part in the end of the mvt, leading to mvt 5
Anna Clyne: Sound and Fury
- bars 1-93
Sheet music for the chamber music and orchestral excerpts (audition repertoire 3-4) can be downloaded from the OPAS system DOCUMENTS:
https://ts.opas-online.com/
login: tsaudition
password: Tapiola2025!
In Espoo every workday has a meaning: we make our citizens lives better. We value your knowledge and encourage you to maintain and develop your professional expertise. We enable this by offering versatile continuing training and support you for instance in learning Finnish. We offer our employees good benefits (e.g. lunch, sport, travel benefits and help finding a rental apartment). We are committed in promoting equality and diversity. We want our employees to be from multiple age and language groups, genders as well as representing different cultures and minorities.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact II Manager Anna Jaskiewicz.
If you have special needs e.g. when it comes to accessibility or work situations, you may also send your questions to keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We will solve your issues without revealing your identity.
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Details
https://www.kuntarekry.fi/en/jobs/sub-principal-bassoon-tapiola-sinfonietta-espoo-05-50-25/ Espoon kaupunki, Elinvoiman tulosalue, Kulttuuri, Kulttuurin yksikkö/Nettositova, Kaupunginorkesteri Full-time employment Jobs Permanent Contractual employment No remote work option ESPOO-05-50-25 25.8.2025 3114-3314,25€/month + compensation for recordings and chamber orchestra addition, possible experience-based extra compensation Collective labor agreement: KVTES Kunnallinen yleinen virka- ja työehtosopimus, Kunnallisten muusikkojen virka- ja työehtosopimukset 3.3.2025 08:55 - 22.4.2025 15:45 Teaching and culture Culture and museums Uusimaa Espoo Municipality
More information from II Manager Anna Jaskiewicz, tel. +358 40 620 6051, anna.jaskiewicz@espoo.fi (during the office hours).
The Tapiola Sinfonietta has established itself as Finland’s premier chamber orchestra. Founded as the Espoo City Orchestra in 1987, it currently has 44 members. The orchestra is known for its adventurous repertoire planning and has been widely acclaimed for nuanced performances across a wide range of eras and styles. The Tapiola Sinfonietta often performs without a conductor, placing an emphasis on ensemble playing and the personal responsibility of each musician. In 2000, the orchestra introduced a management model where artistic planning is handled by a management team formed of the General Manager and two orchestra members. Dialogue and a cross-sector approach are characteristic of the orchestra’s work with its Artists in Association, Artists in Residence and visiting conductors and soloists. The orchestra’s home base is the Espoo Cultural Centre, located in the district of Tapiola, world famous for its garden city architecture. Engaging in exceptionally broad-based audience outreach work, the orchestra addresses all age groups in the City of Espoo, from unborn babies to senior citizens, and gives performances away from conventional concert venues. The Tapiola Sinfonietta appears regularly at music festivals in Finland, and tours abroad have boosted its international reputation along with its award-winning discography.
Location
Kulttuuriaukio 2
02100 Espoo
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