Co-principal percussion

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is looking for a co-principal percussion.
The audition takes place at Konserthuset Stockholm, 30-31 January 2026, after personal invitation.
If we receive a high number of applicants, a digital pre-selection may be necessary. In that case, this will be communicated after the application deadline. Applicants who have served as substitutes with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra or completed the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Academy are automatically qualified for the live audition in January and do not need to submit a video. If this applies on you, please inform us by email at auditions@konserthuset.se together with your CV.
The video should be recorded in one take without cuts or edits and while remaining in frame for the duration of the video.
Repertoire digital pre-round
- Xylophone check
- Dmitri Shostakovich The Bolt Suite, Mvt. VII, xylophone
- Snare Drum check
- Jacques Delécluse 12 Etudes for Snare Drum, No. 5
Submit your application via this link by 14 November (opens i a new window)
If required, your recording for the digital pre-selection must be uploaded on Muvac by November 28.
Invitations to the audition is sent out on 14 December, the audition repertoire will also be available on Muvak on this date.
Don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Råström, assistant orchestra manager, at auditions@konserthuset.se if you have any questions concerning the audition.
We look forward to receiving your application.