Fourth Chair Horn Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia•Rome, Italy Apply / Visit Website Contact About this opportunity Fondazione Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia is conducting an international public competition to hire a Fourth-Chair Horn player. This position includes responsibilities for second-chair, fifth-chair, lower-chair, and Wagner horn duties.
The successful candidate will be employed under an open-ended contract and will receive a minimum gross annual salary of €56,000. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a relevant Conservatory diploma or equivalent qualification. Eligibility extends to Italian and EU citizens, as well as non-EU nationals legally residing in Italy or an EU country. Applications must be submitted online by November 30, 2026, along with a detailed curriculum vitae.




The selection process includes an anonymous elimination audition followed by a final audition, both of which will take place in December 2026. The examination program includes pieces by composers such as W. A. Mozart and L. van Beethoven, along with orchestral passages. Candidates will be notified of their admission to the examinations via the Fondazione's website.
Additional links Audition Announcement Registration Form Orchestral Excerpts Deadline Nov 30, 2026 Work setting In-person Location Rome, Italy Start date Not specified Check the official website for the most current details. Audition date(s)Dec 13 to Dec 14, 2026 Compensation Per year56000 EURJob type Performance Contract type Tempo pieno Instruments Horn

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