Vacancies

On this page you’ll find the vacancies of Metropole Orkest. At the moment we only announce the auditions for 1st and 2nd violin. 

The Metropole Orkest plays pop, jazz, global and everything in between. By excelling in all those genres we are a driving force and pioneer in the development of today’s  international musical landscape. Rooted in history as one of the cultural icons of the Netherlands, we embrace cultural diversity. The Metropole Orkest engages in groundbreaking experiments and collaborations. Our music has a profound impact on society, enriching and connecting our audience with creative energy, inspiration and emotion. By investing in the future, we inspire young talent and transfer our knowledge. 

Announcement auditions 1st and 2nd violin

In September 2025, there will be new auditions for the Metropole Orkest. The audition for 1st violin (60%) will take place on September 11 and the one for 2nd violin (60%) on September 24. More information will follow soon on this page.

Due to regulations, only following candidates will be invited for the audition:

  • Dutch musicians;
  • Foreign musicians from within the European Economic Area (all EU counties, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland;
  • Musicians from countries outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland are only invited when they are in possession of an unrestricted Dutch work and residence permit.

We reserve the right to make a pre-selection based on the applications. The ensuing procedure consists of an audition with two rounds (the first of which is behind a screen), and a trial in productions of the MO for the selected candidates, next to an employment conditions interview.

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