Vacancy – Bassoon

The Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic, one of the world’s most prestigious orchestral training institutions, is offering one bassoon position within its scholarship and professional development programme.

The programme lasts two years and provides young musicians with advanced orchestral training alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Instrument: Bassoon (1 position)
Institution: Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker, Berlin, Germany
Application deadline: 16 August 2026
Audition: 2 October 2026
Programme duration: 2 years (the first 6 months constitute a trial period)
Scholarship: €1,100 per month
Eligibility requirements: completed university studies (minimum Bachelor’s degree)

Full details regarding the audition repertoire and application procedure are available on the Karajan Academy website.