Vacancies

The Dresden Philharmonic is looking for*:

- Principal E-flat Clarinet (German system, Permanent) | Application deadline: 7 September 2025, Auditions: 13 & 14 October 2025.

- Assistant Principal Clarinet (German system, Temporary) | Application deadline: 15 October 2025, Auditions: 17 November 2025.

- Coord. Concertmaster of the 1st Violins (Permanent) | Application deadline: 9 November 2025, Auditions: 19 & 20 January 2026.

Please apply only via www.muvac.com/en/dresdnerphilharmonie (after activation). 
Remuneration is in accordance with the special collective agreement of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra.

* We welcome applications regardless of personal characteristics such as origin, gender or age. Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if equally qualified.

Kurt Masur Academy

The training takes place in cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden in a four-semester, advanced master's programme with a focus on orchestral practice. Training salary 1.100 € (gross) per month, orchestral studies and up to 16 orchestral practical exercises per month with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra.

The following positions are available from the start of the summer semester (1 March 2026 | Application deadline: 30 September 2025):

- Bassoon | Auditions: 7 January 2026

- Viola | Auditions: 8 January 2026

- Double bass | Auditions: 12 January 2026

Applications only via www.muvac.com/dresdnerphilharmonie. Please direct questions to: orchesterakademie@dresdnerphilharmonie.de.