Performance Job
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Posted: 07 May 2024
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Principal Viola (Section Leader)
£46,023 p/year
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the position of Principal Viola.
Contrary to the closing date given on the BSO website (we are unable to leave that section blank), there is no closing date for this position. BSO reserve the right to close the process in the event of finding the best candidate for the position. Early applications are therefore advised.
Based in Poole, Dorset, the BSO perform extensively across the south and south-west of England, nationally and internationally, and deliver an extensive range of education and community work, through its award-winning Participate department.
The Orchestra’s incoming Chief Conductor is Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.
Audition repertoire:
• a movement (including cadenza, if appropriate) from a major viola concerto (i.e.: Bartok, Walton or Hindemith) – please note that Stamitz or Hoffmeister are also acceptable, but not Telemann
• a contrasting piece of your choice
• Excerpts will be sent to candidates who are invited to audition
• Sight-reading may be given
Please complete the Application form (in PDF or Word format), and Equal Opportunities form. Submit both forms to Emma Fisher: efisher@bsorchestra.co.uk
Contrary to the closing date given on the BSO website (we are unable to leave that section blank), there is no closing date for this position. BSO reserve the right to close the process in the event of finding the best candidate for the position. Early applications are therefore advised.
Based in Poole, Dorset, the BSO perform extensively across the south and south-west of England, nationally and internationally, and deliver an extensive range of education and community work, through its award-winning Participate department.
The Orchestra’s incoming Chief Conductor is Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.
Audition repertoire:
• a movement (including cadenza, if appropriate) from a major viola concerto (i.e.: Bartok, Walton or Hindemith) – please note that Stamitz or Hoffmeister are also acceptable, but not Telemann
• a contrasting piece of your choice
• Excerpts will be sent to candidates who are invited to audition
• Sight-reading may be given
Please complete the Application form (in PDF or Word format), and Equal Opportunities form. Submit both forms to Emma Fisher: efisher@bsorchestra.co.uk
Closing date: n/a
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