Scenkonst Västernorrland

Nordic Chamber Orchestra – Co-Principal Horn

The Nordic Chamber Orchestra, a part of Scenkonst Västernorrland, is looking for a co-principal horn for the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and the Nordic Wind Quintet.

Scenkonst Västernorrland includes the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, the Nordic Chamber Ensemble and the Nordic Wind Quintet. Additionally, under the brand Musik Västernorrland, we collaborate with and support the independent music scene in the Västernorrland region.

Learn more about us here.

Job Description

As a horn player in the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, you will be employed as a full-time musician, with current distribution as follows: 60% in the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and 40% in the Nordic Wind Quintet. As a member of the Nordic Wind Quintet, you will also participate in planning chamber music productions and perform for audiences of all ages, including children, youth, and the elderly. Therefore, strong verbal communication skills with colleagues and audiences are required.

The Nordic Chamber Orchestra and its ensembles are part of Musik Västernorrland’s regional music activities, which include touring in the Västernorrland region.

Your Profile

We are looking for a musician with higher education in music and professional-level experience in orchestral and ensemble performance. We value diversity and strive for a representation that reflects all backgrounds and perspectives.

Terms of Employment

· Permanent position with a probationary period of 6–12 months

· Full-time employment (100%)

· Position based in Sundsvall

· Evening and weekend work required

· Start date: January 2026 or as agreed

Audition

The audition will take place on June 4–5, 2025, at Tonhallen and Musik Västernorrland’s facilities in Sundsvall. A personal invitation will be sent to the email address provided in your application no later than May 2, 2025, along with sheet music and detailed information. A pianist will be provided for the audition. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Required Repertoire

· W.A. Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2, KV 417
- 1st movement (exposition)
- 2nd movement

· Orchestral excerpts and ensemble audition with the wind quintet

Application

Submit your application in the form of a CV/resumé to jobb@scenkonstvasternorrland.se. Please use the reference number: 7017 in your email subject.

Your application must include:

· Full name

· Nationality

· Phone number

· Email address

· Attached CV/resumé

· Relevant website links (optional)

Please note that we only accept applications via email.
Application deadline: April 13, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Marita Henningsdotter Lovnér, Head of Music and Artistic Director

· Phone: +46 60 658 5445

· Email: marita.henningsdotter-lovner@musikvasternorrland.se

For union-related inquiries, please contact:

Christian Sahlin, Musician and Union Representative (SYMF)

· Phone: +46 70 654 9676

· Email: christian.sahlin@nordiskakammarorkestern.se

If we are difficult to reach by phone, we recommend contacting us via email.

We look forward to receiving your application!