Oulu Sinfonia is composed of 61 musicians and is the northernmost symphony orchestra in Finland. The Oulu Sinfonia performs traditional symphony concerts, as well as a wide range of musical genres. Madetoja Hall at the Oulu Music Centre has 816 seats.

The task is to act as principal bassoon in the symphony orchestra. The principal bassoon is expected to maintain his/her playing skills and carry out all other tasks within the area of responsibility.

The position requires excellent playing skills and good social interaction skills.

Bonuses for previous work experience shall be added to the pay in accordance with the Collective Agreement along with compensations for costume and musical instrument. In addition, will be paid locally agreed media and media usage compensation.

The audition will be held on Friday the 15th of May 2026 starting at 10 a.m. (Finnish time) at the Madetoja Hall, Leevi Madetojan katu 3, Oulu, Finland.

Audition repertoire:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, KV 191
1. Allegro with cadenza
2. Andante ma adagio with cadenza
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano in G Major, Op. 168
1. Allegro moderato
2. Allegro scherzando
- Orchestral music excerpts sent as PDF after the application period to applicants invited to the audition.

If a member of the orchestra will be chosen to the vacancy of principal bassoon, his/her vacancy can be filled by this audition.

The one who will be appointed to this position must submit a medical certificate for his/her state of health before accepting the position. The City of Oulu applies a probationary period of six (6) months in its permanent positions.

Applications should primarily be submitted through the electronic application form. Alternatively, applications can be submitted to the address Oulun kaupungin kirjaamo, PL 71, 90015 Oulun kaupunki, visiting address Kansankatu 55 A. Applications must include the position-specific register number OUKA/10505/2026. Closing date for submitting applications is 10th April 2026 at 3 pm (Finnish time).

For more information, please contact Saara Niemelä, orchestra manager, email saara.s.niemela@ouka.fi, tel. +358 40 749 9914.

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