Professional Singers

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We are looking for professional singers with a high level of musicality, flexibility, and extensive experience in ensemble singing. While our primary focus is the baroque repertoire-specifically the works of Bach-our programming also includes polyphony, early baroque, and contemporary music.

A deep affinity for 17th- and 18th-century style is essential, as are excellent sight-reading skills. We seek singers who excel in an ensemble setting but are also confident performing soloistically, particularly in earlier repertoire.

• Significant experience in historically informed performance is essential.
• We prefer candidates who reside in the Netherlands and have Dutch tax residency. Musicians are contracted on a project-by-project basis. While musicians living abroad are welcome to apply, please note that accommodation is not provided and only travel expenses within the Netherlands are reimbursed.
• Fees are paid according to the CLA music ensembles (CAO muziekensembles).
• The successful candidate will be invited for a trial period to become a core member of the Netherlands Bach Society.
• As a core member, you are required to sing at least 50% of the offered projects per season and participation in either the Christmas project and/or the St. Matthew Passion project each season is mandatory.
• Multiple candidates may be selected for a trial period.

Procedure: applications, auditions and trials

• Auditions will take place on April 10, 2026, at the Berenkuil, Biltstraat 166 in Utrecht and will be live only (not online).
• The application deadline is March 8, 2026. Please complete the application form .
• Selection for the auditions is based on the assessment of the CV and a recent video recording (in a single take) of an aria by J.S. Bach. You can upload your CV and recording via the application form .
• Applicants will be notified by email on March 24 whether they have been invited to audition and will then receive a link to the sheet music for the required audition repertoire.