Alternating principal trumpet participates in both orchestral and chamber music activities and maintains the level of playing proficiency required by orchestral literature. Together with the principal, he/she leads the trumpet section by rehearsing and developing it and provides instructions for acquiring group assistants and substitutes. We value previous experience in similar positions and good collaboration and interpersonal skills.

The salary, including the individual pay component and recording supplement, is 3563-3848 € per month.

Pre-selection  
- Instructions for making video at https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/orchestra/open-vacancies/

Repertoire of the pre-selection video  
- T. Charlier: 36 Etudes Transcendantes, etude no.2 (Bb or C trumpet, without transposition)
- L. van Beethoven: Leonore Overture op.72 no.2
- J. Sibelius: Symphony no.5 op.82, 1st mvt
Music of the pre-selection video is downloadable from https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/orchestra/open-vacancies/

Audition on 23rd November 2026
- The orchestra will choose the participants to the audition based on the videos and information in the applications.
- Invitations to the audition will be sent during the week 42/2026.
- The Auditions will be held at the Sibelius hall, Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti on Monday, 23rd November.
- The orchestra will provide a pianist for the audition, however, use of own pianist is also possible at the applicant’s own expense. 
- An interview may be included in the audition. 

Audition repertoire
- J. Haydn: Trumpet concerto, 1st mvt (instrument of the candidate’s choice)
- Orchestral excerpts.

Orchestral excerpts are downloadable from 14th September onwards from https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/orchestra/open-vacancies/

Applications
Closing date for applications is on Sunday 11th October 2026 at 23:59 (Finnish time). Please fill in your application at www.kuntarekry.fi (ID LAHTI-06-105-26).

The position is subjected to the collective agreement for monthly paid musicians in the municipal sector.

A trial period (6 months) is assigned to the selected candidate.

Deputy general manager Heli Leppälä-Hakala, audition@lahti.fi

Lahden kaupunki, Kaupunginorkesteri

The Lahti Symphony Orchestra is a dynamic, innovative orchestra maintained by the Finnish city of Lahti. In addition to offering audiences a wide range of concerts, the orchestra is active in touring, recording and education. Its home is the Sibelius Hall, famous for its magnificent acoustics. The orchestra, together with its Artistic partner Hannu Lintu, seeks to recruit first-class players with good team-working skills.