Performance Job
Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom
Posted: 19 Jun 2025
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Co-Principal Double Bass
(full-time)
£40,627.32 p/year
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Co-Principal Double Bass.
This is a full-time, contract position, with a salary of £40,627.32 per annum.
Based in Poole, Dorset, BSO performs extensively across the south and south-west of England, nationally and internationally, and also delivers an extensive range of education and community work, through its award-winning Participate department.
The Orchestra’s Chief Conductor is Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.
Single round unaccompanied auditions will be held in Bournemouth on the following dates:
· Friday 19th September
· Friday 26th September
Audition requirements are as follows:
Ø Any Bass Concerto 1st movement (no cadenza) and a contrasting piece.
Ø Excerpts: these will be sent to musicians invited to audition
Ø Sight-reading will be given
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 17:00 GMT
Please email your completed application form to Charlotte Oxberry: coxberry@bsorchestra.co.uk
We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct documentation, including a work permit if applicable
This is a full-time, contract position, with a salary of £40,627.32 per annum.
Based in Poole, Dorset, BSO performs extensively across the south and south-west of England, nationally and internationally, and also delivers an extensive range of education and community work, through its award-winning Participate department.
The Orchestra’s Chief Conductor is Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.
Single round unaccompanied auditions will be held in Bournemouth on the following dates:
· Friday 19th September
· Friday 26th September
Audition requirements are as follows:
Ø Any Bass Concerto 1st movement (no cadenza) and a contrasting piece.
Ø Excerpts: these will be sent to musicians invited to audition
Ø Sight-reading will be given
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 17:00 GMT
Please email your completed application form to Charlotte Oxberry: coxberry@bsorchestra.co.uk
We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct documentation, including a work permit if applicable
Closing date: 22 Jul 2025
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