Permanent position available at the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra
BASS TROMBONE POSITION

This is a permanent position commencing on 11 January 2027.

Kuopio Symphony Orchestra, the largest symphony orchestra in Eastern Finland, continues a musical tradition of more than 110 years while serving audiences throughout the region. The orchestra's home venue is the Concert Hall of the Kuopio Music Centre, renowned for its excellent acoustics. The orchestra consists of forty-four musicians representing more than fifteen nationalities.

Alongside the classical orchestral repertoire, Kuopio Symphony Orchestra performs across genre boundaries and collaborates with pop, rock, and entertainment artists. Concerts with other professional orchestras and choirs form an important part of the orchestra's activities. The orchestra also actively participates in audience outreach, music education and collaborative productions.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellent instrumental skills, strong collaboration and communication abilities, and readiness for versatile orchestral work. Experience in professional orchestras and an interest in a diverse concert programme are considered advantages.

Basic salary 3.028,16 € / month. The job includes tenor trombone as a secondary instrument requirement.
The salary is increased by the experience allowance according to KVTES (The Municipal Collective Agreement) and the attire and musical instrument allowances. In addition, media compensation is paid. Salary and employment terms are determined according to the applicable municipal collective agreements and orchestra-specific agreements.

A six-month probationary period applies.

Applications: Closing date for applications is on October 18, 2026 at 12 noon (Finnish time). Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Application only at https://kuntarekry.fi/en/jobs/?&display=grid&limit=24&organisation=12&sort=-publish_from.

Applications must include a concise CV outlining the applicant's musical education and orchestral experience.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellent instrumental skills, strong collaboration and communication abilities, and readiness for versatile orchestral work. Experience in professional orchestras and an interest in a diverse concert programme are considered advantages. The winning candidate is expected to have a valid work permit to Finland at the beginning of the employment.

Audition: Monday November 9, 2026 starting at 12 noon in the Kuopio Music Centre Concert Hall (address: Kuopionlahdenkatu 23, Kuopio, Finland). Invitations to the audition will be sent based on the applications received a day after the application period ends. The audition may also include a short interview.

AUDITION REPERTOIRE
1. Ernst Sachse - Trombone Concertino in F major (first movement)
2. Additional audition excerpts can be downloaded from the KSO website starting from October 9, 2026 https://www.kuopionkaupunginorkesteri.fi/en/orchestra/open-positions/

First Round
• Sachse, first movement
• Haydn - Creation - 26. Chor und Terzett, until C
• Wagner - Die Walküre, Act 3 Scene 1, until 3 after 6

The orchestra will provide an accompanist for the audition, however, use of own accompanist at the applicant’s own expense is also possible.

Kuopio Music Centre and Kuopio Symphony Orchestra / Production Manager Markku Ruotsalainen +358 44 7182 362, markku.ruotsalainen@kuopio.fi.

Kuopio Symphony Orchestra / Orchestra Secretary Hanne Rossinen, +358 44 718 2363 hanne.rossinen@kuopio.fi

The city of Kuopio, The Kuopio Symphony Orchestra

The Kuopio Symphony Orchestra, the largest symphony orchestra in Eastern Finland, upholds more than 110 years of orchestral tradition in Kuopio while serving the wider region. Its home venue is the Concert Hall of the Kuopio Music Centre—renowned for its superb acoustics—where the majority of the orchestra’s performances are held. The ensemble comprises 44 musicians representing more than 15 nationalities.

Risto Joost will assume the role of Chief Conductor in autumn 2027. Until summer 2027, Kolja Blacher and Eugene Tzigane will serve as First Conductors, and Atso Almila will continue as Second Conductor.

In addition to the classical orchestral repertoire, the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra moves fluidly across genres, collaborating with artists from entertainment, pop, and rock music. Joint performances with other professional orchestras and choirs form an essential part of its artistic activity. For decades, the orchestra played a central role in the productions of the Kuopio Opera, has engaged in long term collaboration with the Savonlinna Opera Festival and other festivals, and has produced opera in cooperation with partners such as Moscow’s Novaya Opera. Its newest partner is Savo Opera: the orchestra took part in the world premiere of Minnan taivas in 2022, and in spring 2028 will perform in La bohème, directed by Antti Holma.

Audience and arts education is a vital part of the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra’s mission. The orchestra’s second godchild project—created for children born in Kuopio during Finland’s centenary year in 2017—concluded in January 2024. The orchestra also participates actively in audience and arts education initiatives (including the City of Kuopio’s Cultural Path and the national Taidetestaajat programme) and organises its own concerts for children.

The Kuopio Symphony Orchestra has performed internationally in countries including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Japan, and China. It has recorded for Finlandia Records, the Japanese label Octavia Records, and Alba Records. Its most recent recording, made with Mikko Alatalo, was released in early 2026.

• Remote work: No remote work option
• Working time format: Full-time
• Trial period: 6 months