Vacancy Principal Horn (70%)

The NNO is the orchestra of the three northern provinces in The Netherlands and has Groningen as its location. The orchestra performs in concert halls in the Northern region, at outdoor events, schools and other locations. The NNO furthermore regularly performs at venues like the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.

As from season 2022/2023 Eivind Gullberg Jensen is our Chief Conductor. Principal Guest Conductors are Hartmut Haenchen and Antony Hermus. Michel Tabachnik holds the position of Conductor Emeritus.

The NNO currently comprises of 75 musicians.

The NNO brings symphonic music to diverse audiences. We therefore value diversity in the orchestral workplace. For more information please visit www.nno.nu

 

The NNO requires a candidate to fill the following position:

 

Principal Horn (70%)

 

Audition date                                : March 18^th 2025
Closing date for applications     : January 28^th 2025
Starting date                                 : by agreement

 

Applicants should:

• be an exceptional soloist.
• preferably have leadership experience.
• be able to lead the horn section (including guest players), to guide and motivate the players.
• be able to assist the management when required, in artistic or personnel matters regarding the horn section or the whole orchestra.
• be a team player who feels at home in a symphony orchestra.
• have a positive, studious and flexible attitude.

 

Terms of employment:

• The contract is initially for a probationary period, which can be extended, becoming a permanent position if both parties are in agreement.
• 70% contract comprising 85% playing (= 60%), the remainder to be used for tasks as section leader. In the spring a new employment condition concerning these working hours will be implemented, this will apply to this contract.
• Required to play 3^rd  or 5^th  horn and Wagnertuba when necessary.
• Salary: scale 3 as in the Dutch Orchestras’ Collective Labour Agreement.
• Contribution to the ABP Pension Fund is compulsory.

 

Selection Procedure:

• There are three parts to the selection procedure. Firstly, an audition is held to assess if the candidate has the required artistic qualities to be considered for the position. Secondly, an interview will take place in which the candidate’s affinity with the orchestra, their social leadership skills and qualities will be discussed and assessed. Finally, part of the selection procedure consists of assessing the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses giving clarity to expectations of the leadership role.
• Applications should be sent in writing (by email) and should include a motivation letter along with a Curriculum Vitae.
• Applicants should be either EU citizens or in possession of unrestricted Dutch work and residence permits. Selection for the audition will be made based on the written applications.
• The application, along with proof of nationality and copies of work and residence permit where required, must be received by January 28^th 2025.

 

Compulsory works:

1. A. Mozart, Horn concerto’s No. 4, K. 495, first movement
2. Strauss, Horn concerto’s No. 1, Op. 11, first and second movement
3. Orchestral works

 

The orchestral works will be disclosed with the invitation for the audition.

 

Further information:

The audition will take place in Groningen. For further information regarding terms of the contract please contact Marleen van Buren, NNO HR Advisor, via hr@nno.nu. For more information regarding the audition procedure please contact Janneke Olthuis, NNO auditions secretary at auditions@nno.nu.

 

Contact details:

email                : auditions@nno.nu

telephone         : +31 (0)50 3695800