About the Residentie Orkest 

The Residentie Orkest The Hague, one of the most innovative orchestras in the Netherlands, is proving more than ever that symphonic music is also meaningful to a large and broad audience in the 21st century. The orchestra is based in Amare, the new educational and cultural complex, in the heart of The Hague. In addition to the symphonic canon, the orchestra also performs new works and crossover programs. The orchestra is frequently heard on the major stages in the Netherlands and various venues abroad. In the orchestra's rich history, conductors such as Hans Vonk, Evgeny Svetlanov, Jaap van Zweden, Neeme Järvi, Nicholas Collon and Anja Bihlmaier have served as principal conductors with the internationally operating ensemble.  

Jun Märkl has been chief conductor since summer 2025.Richard Egarr is attached to the orchestra as permanent guest conductor and Chloe Rooke is attached to the Residentie Orkest as emerging artist in residence until summer 2027.  

One of the spearheads in the ambitions of the Residentie Orkest is its educational policy. Every year, more than 30,000 school children participate in educational projects, making Residentie Orkest the driving force behind music education in The Hague. To this end, the orchestra has developed an educational and social program for all ages, with which Residentie Orkest contributes to social cohesion in The Hague. 

The orchestra is invariably involved in important events such as the annual Throne Speech. Together with the residents of (greater) The Hague, the orchestra also celebrates holidays such as Christmas, New Year, King's Day, Prinsjesdag and Diwali. Important are the collaborations with The Hague and national partners such as Nationaal Theater, Amare, Nederlands Danstheater, Koninklijk Conservatorium, Paard, De Nationale Opera, Nederlandse Opera Academie and the broadcast series of AvroTros and NTR. 

In addition, the orchestra works with numerous partners in the city as part of social activities with and for the community.

The function

In addition to playing symphonic work in orchestra, you are available for (educational and social) activities and stage presentations in smaller ensembles. Conductors also have tasks that contribute to the orchestra organization in general, such as serving on a trial playing committee, promoting good collegial cooperation, leading the group and serving as a discussion partner for management regarding artistic or personnel issues concerning their own group or the orchestra.

Job requirements

It goes without saying that you distinguish yourself as a trombonist. We find it essential that each colleague is an ambassador for our orchestra and, in addition to the collective stage activities, participates in educational and social activities and ensemble productions. You are characterized as a positively committed team player who knows the right balance between individuality and the collective.

Application and procedure

We would like to receive your application in the form of a completed application form by December 9, 2025.

Trial play for this position will take place on Monday Jan. 19 and Tuesday Jan. 20, 2025. Required work:

• David - Concertino, op. 4 (1st movement);

• Tomasi - Concerto (1st movement);

• Orchestral parts to be determined;

• Room music to be determined, to be performed in the finale of the trial with members of the Residentie Orkest Orchestra.

The selection committee reserves the right to pre-select from written applications. An interview (scheduled on Wednesday January 21) is part of the selection procedure. For more information about the procedure, please contact Sana van Iddekinge, Head of Personnel & organisation: sana.van.iddekinge@residentieorkest.nl or (070) 88 00 212.

Other information

To be considered for this job, the condition is that if you are from a non-EU country, you must have an indefinitely valid work and residence permit for the Netherlands. If you do not have this, unfortunately we cannot consider your application. Upon appointment, we will ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). For more information about the Residentie Orkest visit https://www.residentieorkest.nl.

The job

In addition to playing symphonic works in the orchestra, you will be available for (educational and outreach) activities and stage performances in smaller ensembles. Section leaders also have tasks that contribute to the orchestra organization in general, such as serving on an audition committee, promoting good collegial cooperation, leading the group, and acting as a sparring partner for management with regard to artistic or personnel issues concerning their own group or the orchestra.

Requirements for the position

It goes without saying that you are a distinguished trombonist. You possess leadership qualities that will allow you to inspire the section and create synergy, both artistically and within the section as a whole. In your role you will contribute towards the orchestra's overall artistic quality, and you will be involved in literally "setting the tone" as ambassador for the orchestra. In addition to your podium activities in the section you find it important to cooperate in educational and community projects and activities, as well as ensemble work. You are a positive, engaged section leader who can strike the right balance between individuality and teamwork.

Applications and procedure

Please submit your application no later than December 9, 2025, using a fully completed application form.

The audition for the position will be held on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Compulsory repertoire:

• David - Concertino, op. 4 (1st movement);

• Tomasi - Concerto (1st movement);

• Yet to be determined orchestral excerpts;

• Chamber music (still to be determined) to be performed in the final round of the audition with members of the Residentie Orkest.

The selection committee reserves the right to make a pre-selection from those submitting written applications. A job interview will be part of the selection process. You can contact Sana van Iddekinge (Head of Personnel & Organisation) in case you require further information about the procedure: sana.van.iddekinge@residentieorkest.nl or (+31) (0)70 88 00 212.

Other information

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a valid and unrestricted work and residence permit for the Netherlands if you are from a country outside the EU. Your application can not be considered if you do not hold these. We will ask for a Certificate of Conduct[Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG)] on making the appointment. You can find more information about The Residentie Orkest on our website at https://www.residentieorkest.nl.