Are you our new 2nd trumpet player?
Do you want to join a curious, innovative and award-winning big band?
Aarhus Jazz Orchestra is looking for a strong section trumpet player.
Aarhus Jazz Orchestra is one of the leading big bands in Denmark and a significant cultural institution. With a special focus on jazz music and related genres, Aarhus Jazz Orchestra presents more than 100 concerts every year, reaching around 40,000 people.
Working in Aarhus Jazz Orchestra means being part of a team and playing alongside some of the best and most dedicated musicians in Denmark — in a highly professional and welcoming organisation.
About the position
We are looking for a strong section trumpet player who:
Plays 2nd trumpet
Is versatile in styles and comfortable in a variety of musical settings
Is collaborative and easy to work with, and wants to be part of a team
Being an improvising soloist is a welcome additional skill but not mandatory.
Employment terms
Part-time position with approx. 410 hours per year, evenly distributed.
Salary and terms according to the collective agreement between Dansk Musiker Forbund and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra.
The primary workplace is in Aarhus, Denmark. Concert activity outside Aarhus must be expected (also internationally)
Employees living more than 70 km from Aarhus are eligible for an allowance.
About the audition and application process
Audio recordings and a short resume must be submitted no later than August 24th.
Qualified applicants may be invited to play selected projects with the orchestra.
Following this process, the selected applicant will be offered the position.
Application material
Please submit:
A short resume
Audio recordings of 5 selected excerpts and 1 self-selected tune (see info below)
Send your application to: signe@ajazz.dk
Deadline: August 24th 2025, 23:59