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 education and culture complex, in the heart of The Hague. In addition to the symphonic canon, the orchestra also performs new work and crossover programs. The orchestra is frequently heard on the major stages in the Netherlands and various venues abroad. In the rich history of the orchestra, conductors such as Hans Vonk, Evgeny Svetlanov, Jaap van Zweden, Neeme Järvi and Nicholas Collon have served as chief conductors of the internationally operating ensemble.

Anja Bihlmaier is the current principal conductor, and Richard Egarr and Jun Märkl have joined the orchestra as permanent guest conductors. As of season 2025/2026, Jun Märkl will assume the role of chief conductor. 

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. The orchestra also celebrates holidays with the residents of (greater) The Hague such as Christmas, New Year, King's Day, Prinsjesdag and Diwali. Important are the collaborations with The Hague and national partners such as the National Theatre, Amare, Nederlands Danstheater, Royal Conservatory, Festival Classique, Paard, De Nationale Opera, Nederlandse Opera Academie and the broadcasting 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 Residentie Orkest has a vacancy for:

2nd/4th horn (75%)

The horn group currently consists of two captains, a 3rd horn and a 2nd/4th horn. In addition, we are looking for a second colleague for the 2nd/4th horn position. In addition to playing symphonic work in orchestra, you are available for (educational and social) activities and stage presentations in smaller ensembles.

Job requirements

It goes without saying that you distinguish yourself as a horn player, being able to adapt to the playing style and timbre of the group. We believe it is essential that each colleague is an ambassador for our orchestra and participates in educational and social activities and ensemble productions in addition to collective stage activities. 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 fully completed application form by April 14, 2025. This form can be found on our website: https://www.residentieorkest/werken-bij.

Trial for this position will take place on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4, 2025. Required work:

• Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 KV 447 (all movements) with cadenza;

• Neuling: Bagatelle;

• orchestral parts yet to be determined.

The selection committee reserves the right to pre-select from written applications. An interview (scheduled for Wednesday, June 5) 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, we cannot consider your application. Upon appointment, we will ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). For more information about Residentie Orkest , please visit https://www.residentieorkest.nl.

The Residentie Orchestra the Hague, one of the most innovative orchestras in the Netherlands, is proving more than ever before the importance of symphonic music for a large and wide audience, even 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 work and cross-over programs. The orchestra can be heard in the major concert halls in the Netherlands and at a range of foreign venues. During its rich history, the orchestra has been led by a series of chief conductors including Hans Vonk, Yevgeny Svetlanov, Jaap van Zweden, Neeme Järvi and Nicholas Collon.

Anja Bihlmaier is the current chief conductor and Richard Egarr and Jun Märkl are the orchestra's regular guest conductors. Starting with the 2025/2026 season, Jun Märkl will take on the role of chief conductor.

The Residentie Orchestra maintains a prominent presence in the city, playing open air concerts and providing educational projects at innumerable schools. The orchestra has an established involvement in such important events as the annual Throne Speech, or King's Speech Day. The orchestra also celebrates major public holidays alongside the population of The Hague and surrounding area, with concerts at Christmas, New Year, King's Day, Prince's Day and Diwali. Collaborations with local and national partners such as the Dutch National Theatre, Festival Classique, Paard, Dutch National Opera, the Dutch National Opera Academy and the AvroTros and NTR broadcast series are just as important.

The orchestra works alongside numerous partners in the city on social activities with and for the community.

The Residentie Orchestra's ambitions are epitomized by its educational policy. Every year, more than 30,000 school pupils get involved in the educational projects, placing the Residentie Orchestra at the forefront of musical education in The Hague. The Orchestra has developed an educational and social program for all ages, providing a major contribution to social cohesion in its home city.

The Residentie Orkest has a vacancy for:

2nd/4th horn (75%)

The position

The horn section currently comprises two principals, one 3rd horn and one 2nd / 4th horn. In addition, we are now looking for another 2nd / 4th horn. In addition to playing symphonic repertoire in the orchestra, you will also be available for (educational and social) activities and staged performances in smaller ensembles.

Requirements for the position

It goes without saying that you stand out as a horn player, being able to adapt to the playing style and timbre of the group. We consider it essential that each of our players is an ambassador for our orchestra. You must be a positive team player who can strike the right balance between individuality and sectional playing.

Applications and procedure

Please submit your application no later than April 14, 2025, using a fully completed application form, for which you can find the template on our website at https://www.residentieorkest.nl/werken-bij.

Auditions for this position will be held on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 June 2025. Compulsory works:

• Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 KV 447 (all parts) with cadenza;

• Neuling: Bagatelle;

• Orchestral parts yet to be determined.

The selection committee reserves the right to make a pre-selection from those submitting written applications. An application interview will be part of the selection process. You may contact Sana van Iddekinge (Head of Personnel & Organisation) for further information about the procedure at: 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 will 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 Orchestra on our website at https://www.residentieorkest.nl.