Principal Oboe

Principal oboe position with duties in section. Position rotates, as decided by section and Chief Conductor, including to English horn position. Orchestra owns an English horn for use from section members.

The Vratsa Symphony Orchestra, located in picturesque and mountainous Vratsa, Bulgaria is a European (EU) state-funded orchestras. The musicians hail from over 16 different countries and foster a supportive and international environment for both national and international applicants. Concerts include frequent collaboration with international classical soloists and national Bulgarian crossover stars. With new initiatives, the VSO is expanding in size and members, and invites ambitious musicians who enjoy collaboration with diverse colleagues and who possess creativity to pursue other musical or non-musical interests. Rehearsals are conducted in Bulgarian and English. For non-EU members, the orchestra offers work permits and group language classes for smooth integration into Bulgaria work life. Season starts in February and continues until December. January is all-orchestra vacation. With a very low cost of living Vratsa is a peaceful and safe place to live for musicians. It is located close to the capital of Sofia, with very low-cost daily train/bus/auto schedules.

Deadline of C/V and audition recordings: Friday, September 20, 2024. Submit all materials through Musical Chairs.

Submit the following:
1. Unedited video recording of you performing a solo piece of your choice (2-5 minutes)
2. Unedited video recording of 3-5 orchestral excerpts of your choice from any standard audition repertoire
3. A one-page CV

For audition information and more information about the orchestra, please refer to the link below entitled, "Job Description and Audition Information"