Vacancies

1st coordinating concertmaster

from 01.09.2024, special contract/service relief

Audition: 
Thu. 13.03.2025, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

1st violin tutti

As of now, two positions 100%

Preliminary audition: Wed. 29.01.25, 5 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thu. 30.01.25, 6 pm at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac
 

Viola prelude player 

Starting now, 100%, level 3 activity allowance 

Audition:
Tue. 25.02.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

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Viola tutti

From 01.06.2025, 50%

Audition date will be announced soon

Apply now: muv.ac

Solo violoncello (coordinated)

From 01.10.2025, Special contract/easing of duties

Audition: 
Tue. 19.11.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

Deputy Solo Violoncello

From 28.8.2025, Level 1 activity allowance

Audition

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Deputy solo double bass

100%, Activity allowance 2

Audition date will be announced soon

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Double bass tutti

Starting now, 50%

Audition:
Mon. 18.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Straße 3

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Solo flute

As of now

Audition: Wed. 15.01.2025, 2 to 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Preliminary audition: Thu. 16.01.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

Piccolo flute with 2nd/3rd/4th flute obligation. 

From 10.08.2023, Activity allowance of level 2 + 50% of level 3

Preliminary audition: Thu. 28.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Audition: Fri. 29.11.2024, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

1. (Solo-) Oboe

Starting 01.03.2025, activity allowance 1
Knowledge and interest in playing the oboe d'amore are wanted

Level 1 activity allowance 

A-rounds: Mon. 17.03.2025, 1 p.m. and Mon. 10.03.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
B round: Tue. 18.03.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

2nd/3rd oboe with obligation to cor anglais

From 28.08.2025, activity allowance 3
Knowledge of and interest in playing the oboe d'amore is desired.

Audition:
Tue 01.04.2025, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

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Solo clarinet (A/B clarinet) »German system«

As of 01.11.2025, activity allowance level 1

The audition date will be announced soon

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2nd bassoon with commitment to 3rd and 4th bassoon

From 01.01.2025

Audition:
Thu. 16.01.2025, 6 pm at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

1.coord. Solo horn with transf. to B-Wagner tube. 
Knowledge and interest in playing the natural horn is desired.

As of 22.08.2024, activity allowance level 1 + 50% of level 3.

Audition: Wed. 20.11.24, 10 a.m. at Stolberger Str. 3
Main audition: Thu. 21.11.24, 6 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

1st percussion

Starting now, activity allowance 2

Audition date will be anounced soon.

Apply now: muv.ac

Payment: company-based tariff agreement (above the agreed pay scale). 

Audition: candidates who are shortlisted for an audition will receive a written invitation and detailed information about the audition requirements.

Harp Academy

From 28.08.2025

Audition:
Mon. 07.04.2025, 4 p.m. at Stolberger Str. 3

Apply now: muv.ac

Further information about the orchestra academy 

Mitarbeit Musikvermittlungsabteilung »Ohrenauf!« (w/m/d)

Wir suchen ab sofort eine Mitarbeiter*in für den Bereich Musikvermittlung (NV-Bühne, bis zu 30 Wochenstunden).

Bitte richten Sie ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen mit Angabe Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung sowie frühestmöglichem Eintrittstermin ausschließlich per E-Mail bis 30. November 2024 an Eva Binkle (Leitung Musikvermittlung): eva.binkle@guerzenich-orchester.de

Application documents:

+ curriculum vitae
+ certificates/ reports

Please do not send audio material.

Please send your application documents (only copies) to:
 

Gürzenich-Orchester Köln
Bischofsgartenstraße 1
50667 Köln

Please note:

The City of Cologne has committed to raising the number of women in leading positions and underrepresented professional areas. Therefore, women are explicitly encouraged to submit their applications. In addition, the goal is to reflect the individual wishes of men and women with family obligations on all levels. Equally qualified, severely disabled persons and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration. The City of Cologne proudly bears the title TOTAL E-QUALITY – Active for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, as well as the additional title DIVERSITY.

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