2nd flute​/Co-Principal 1st Flute

The Metropole Orkest is renowned as one of the world’s leading orchestras for performing orchestral “music with a groove.” We perform pop, soul, jazz, dance, hip-hop, film, and world music, and we increasingly focus on connecting these genres. The orchestra is a regular guest at festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Amsterdam Dance Event, and it also enjoys great international recognition.

Since 2014, the orchestra has performed regularly at the BBC Proms in London, has been nominated for a Grammy 24 times, and has won four.

The Metropole Orkest has shared the stage with legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Brian Eno, Stan Getz, Al Jarreau, Herbie Hancock, and Steve Vai, as well as leading contemporary artists including Michael League, Laura Mvula, Jacob Collier, Gregory Porter, DJ Hardwell, and DOMi & JD BECK. Our Chief Conductor is Jules Buckley, with Vince Mendoza as Honorary Conductor and Miho Hazama as Principal Guest Conductor.

As an internationally leading pop and jazz orchestra, the Metropole Orkest plays a pioneering role, regularly presents new talent, and embraces spectacle and experimentation.

We believe in the power of connection. Our mission is to create inclusive music that can move and connect everyone, nationally and internationally. We reach a very broad and diverse audience and collaborate with a wide variety of artists. Internally, we also strive for an inclusive organizational culture where everyone is welcome. Working in diverse teams makes our work more enjoyable, innovative, and impactful.

Audition: 12 February 2027

As 2nd flute/Co-Principal 1st Flute, you are an outstanding musician with a distinctive musical voice, excellent technical command, and a strong sense of ensemble playing. You perform on second flute, alto flute, and piccolo. In addition, you regularly play first flute, with opportunities for advancement i