CO-PRINCIPAL TROMBONE

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) is the leading symphony orchestra in Estonia, vivid and versatile, adept in performing a wide array of traditional symphonic music, likewise taking a keen interest in contemporary music. Having a regular schedule of weekly concerts we take pride in performing with renowned conductors and soloists from around the world and cooperating with numerous highly acclaimed record companies. Undertaking 1-2 international tours yearly is customary, plus multiple concerts performed around Estonia. Throughout each season, all ERSO musicians are encouraged to suggest ideas for and to participate in various chamber music programmes, with fellow orchestra members and guest soloists.

Estonian National Symphony Orchestra announces an audition for
CO-PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
(full time position, commencing upon agreement, monthly remuneration 2216 Euros in gross sum equivalent to 2947 Euros with social tax)

The audition will be held in three rounds – video round, stage round and orchestra round

To apply, please send your application and CV (no official application forms are provided) to audition@erso.ee, with a quoting reference “Trombone”, by 20 April 2026 at the latest, along with a link to a video recording, where you perform:

• ­­Ferdinand David – Concertino in E-flat major for Trombone and Orchestra, Op. 4, I movement (without cadenza), preferably with piano accompaniment and
• orchestral excerpts (video round music available here).

The video recording must be filmed with one camera, the player facing the camera so that also both, the player’s hands and the instrument, can completely be seen throughout. Any post-processing of the sound or picture is prohibited. The recording should be uncut at least piece by piece, but all required music can be recorded in one take. The recording should be sent to us as a link to an unlisted YouTube video.

Invitations to the stage audition will be sent to selected candidates by 27 April 2026 the latest, after the initial review of the sent videos by the audition committee.

The stage audition will be held on 19 May 2026 at 3 p.m. at the Estonia Concert Hall.

Repertoire for the stage round:

I Round:

Ferdinand David – Concertino in E-flat major for Trombone and Orchestra, Op. 4, I movement (without cadenza).

II Round:

orchestral excerpts (will be avaliable here from 27 April 2026).

We kindly ask the candidates who will be advanced to the orchestral round, to be prepared to participate in at least two ERSO’s concerts and related rehearsal periods over next fall season.  The winner of the audition will be announced after the orchestral round.

Audition details:
The stage audition will take place during the course of one day. Only live performances are possible. ENSO will not supply participants with visa invitations and will not pay for travelling nor other costs incurred by candidates.

Job details:
Tutti rehearsals (4hrs daily) are normally held on working days, concerts are usually on Fridays. Depending on working schedule, trombone players normally have one individual working every two months. Annual paid leave amounts to 35 calendar days. For further guidelines on working in Estonia, please refer to the following state-supervised websites: www.workinestonia.com, www.settleinestonia.ee.