SUPERNUMERARY BANK CALL 2025 – VIOLIN

As part of its commitment to national talent and with the conviction of being a
close, welcoming orchestra in tune with the country's musical ecosystem, the Orchestra
The Medellín Philharmonic (Filarmed) opens the call to be part of the Bank of
Supernumeraries (violin) 2025.
This program seeks to offer young musicians the opportunity to gain experience in
a high-level professional orchestra, enhancing their skills by sharing the stage
with leading musicians of national and international stature.
Those selected will provide their services as supernumerary musicians under the
modality of payment for services rendered, and must reside in the city of Medellín
during the period in which they are required.

The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional orchestra with more than 40 years of experience.
a private career dedicated to transforming the city with music.
In addition to performing seasonal concerts in the theater, Filarmed performs different segments
programming in unconventional settings such as churches, museums, outdoor stages
open air, educational concerts, chamber music among others, covering
repertoires ranging from symphonic music to genres as diverse as music
Colombian, rock and pop tributes, children's music, etc., using different formats
within the orchestra's staff (full orchestra, reduced orchestra, ensembles of
camera). In addition, it has social and educational programs in which the
participation of the orchestra's musicians in events such as school concerts,
rehearsals and concerts for vulnerable populations and different social programs (I am
Musician, Reconciliation Choir), among other activities that require searching for the
improvement of artistic quality and commitment to social transformation. Filarmed has
defined an artistic plan with which it aims to be a bold, rooted and
committed to the community, and becoming a musical reference in Latin America.
The pillars of the plan are the following aspects: sound, rhythmic precision, style and confidence; and
includes innovative programming capable of addressing different genres and fusions,
experiences that go beyond the musical. Look for musicians who understand and value your
role in community building that are interested in being versatile, that are
adapt easily and are able to develop skills and competencies beyond
of the musical.

Candidate profile
 Musicians in the process of professional training or professional musicians.
 Adults.
 With skills to interpret various musical styles and genres.
 Ability to adapt to different assembly formats.

Requirements for the provision of the service
To provide the service, the selected musicians must be affiliated
as independent workers to:
ARL (Occupational Risk Administrator).
 EPS (Health Care Provider).
 Pension Fund.

In addition, it will be mandatory to present the current membership certificates to these
entities before signing the contract.

Stages of the call
1. Registration and reception of documents:
– Opening date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
– Closing date: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:45 pm
– Registration link:  Form
2. Live Audition:
– Date: Between August 18 and 22, 2025
-Location: Filarmed House, Cl. 30A #65B-59, Medellín, Belén, Medellín, Antioquia
Click to see the location

Required documents
– Copy of the identity document.
– Certifications of studies in music and/or instrument
– Experience certifications (1 year of experience in a youth orchestra,
university, professional)
– Certificates of affiliation to ARL, EPS and pensions (These certificates will be requested from the
time of service provision)

Primer plano de la sección de violines de la Orquesta Filarmónica de Medellín durante una presentación, con músicos concentrados interpretando una pieza sinfónica.