Trondheim Symphony Orchestra

General

Introduction

Trondheim Symphony Orchestra (TSO) takes it´s place in the extensive musical heritage of the city of Trondheim. Indeed, before the 19th century Trondheim was the main focal point for sacred music in Scandinavia. This encouraged many significant musicians of their time to settle here. The growth and expansion of European music culture in the 18th and 19th centuries was also mirrored within the city. This period saw the foundation of several music societies.

TSO itself was founded in 1909. The development of the orchestra gained impetus with the jubilee of St. Olav in 1930. In more recent times TSO with its 80 musicians has established a solid position as an inspiring impulse not only for the local musical life but for the country as a whole. Recent successful tours in Germany, Austria, Spain and the Czech Republic with high artistic quality has enhanced the orchestra´s international reputation. From 2007 TSO continued it´s growth through a closer cooperation with the Trondheim Soloists which resulted in an increased complement of 90 musicians. The Chief conductor and artistic leader is currently Eivind Aadland.

Concerts

See all concerts here (norwegian only)
Open positions
Principal Harp
Gabriel Pierné: Impromptu - Caprice 
Haendel: Harp Concerto 
Download orchestral excerpts
Auditions will take place in Olavshallen in Trondheim 
10.-11.and 12. August 2010
Audition: By invitation
For Further enquiries please contact 
Tor Engan or Arne Martin Larsen Tel. (+47) 73 53 98 00 
mail: tor.engan@tso.no

Solo-Double Bass combined with the Trondheim Soloists
The position will involve up to 75 days a year working with the Trondheim Soloists
Position vacant from January 2011
Closing date 1th August
All repertoire must be played in orchestral tuning.
Audition requirements:
Koussevitzky Concerto op.3, 1th and 2nd mov. Or
Bottesini Concerto no 2, 1th and 2nd mov.
Orchestral and Chamber music excerpts
Download orchestral excerpts
Audition: By invitation
Auditions will take place in Olavshallen in Trondheim 12th September
For Further enquiries please contact 
Tor Engan or Arne Martin Larsen Tel. (+47) 73 53 98 00 
mail: tor.engan@tso.no
Application form

Violin tutti. Combined position with Trondheim Soloists
The position will involve up to 75 days a year working with the Trondheim Soloists.
It is desirable that applicants have the necessary chamber music skills and qualities to fulfill group leader roles if required
Position vacant from January 2011
Closing date 1th August
Audition requirements:
Mozart violin concerto no.3, 4 or 5 (1st and 2nd mov.with cadenzas)
Orchestral and Chamber music excerpts 
Audition: By invitation
Auditions will take place in Olavshallen in Trondheim 11th September
For Further enquiries please contact 
Tor Engan or Arne Martin Larsen Tel. (+47) 73 53 98 00 
mail: tor.engan@tso.no
Application form

How to apply
Send the digital application form before the date relevant to the audition you are applying for. The dates can be found next to each open position. Non EU citizens (with the exception of Nordic countries) need a work and residence permit to work in Norway. Trondheim Symphony Orchestra can not guarantee that you would obtain the permit should you be offered employment.
The orchestra will provide an accompanist for the audition. The applicant must pay for any rehearsals with the pianist taking place before the day of the audition. The Trondheim Symphony Orchestra will unfortunately not be able to pay for any travel or accommodation costs. The day after applications close, detailed information about the audition, confirmation form and orchestra excerpts will be posted next to each open position. In order to be invited to audition, the applicant has to confirm their participation by sending the confirmation form no later than seven days before the audition date. Applicants will not be invited should the form arrive later. A preliminary screening of the applicants may occur. Applicants unable to be invited will be informed by email or mail.