Performance Job
Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted: 23 Sep 2025
BBC Philharmonic
Principal Percussion
£47,040 p/year
AUDITIONS INFORMATION
Auditions will be held in the BBC Philharmonic’s studio at MediaCityUK on November 24th, 25th and 26th (TBC).
1. First Round
All applicants must submit an audio visual file of the attached excerpt booklet to Musical Chairs. This will be used to shortlist for the second, unscreened round in Philharmonic Studio. No CVs will be shared at this point and Musical Chairs will remove the video element of your audition. The panel will be judging accuracy of playing rather than the quality of the recording and further guidance is given on this process upon application.
IMPORTANT UPDATE (06.10.2025)
After careful consideration, the panel has determined that all applicants may record their audition repertoire in the manner that best accommodates their individual circumstances. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is evaluated fairly, regardless of the recording environment or available resources.
Applicants may select one of the following submission formats:
Option A: Record all required excerpts in a single, continuous take.
Option B: Submit each excerpt as a separate, unedited video file.
Please note that no editing of audio or video material is permitted within or between excerpts.
2. Second Round
Successful first round candidates will be invited for audition in our studio in Salford at MediaCityUK
See attached documents for further details.
Auditions will be held in the BBC Philharmonic’s studio at MediaCityUK on November 24th, 25th and 26th (TBC).
1. First Round
All applicants must submit an audio visual file of the attached excerpt booklet to Musical Chairs. This will be used to shortlist for the second, unscreened round in Philharmonic Studio. No CVs will be shared at this point and Musical Chairs will remove the video element of your audition. The panel will be judging accuracy of playing rather than the quality of the recording and further guidance is given on this process upon application.
IMPORTANT UPDATE (06.10.2025)
After careful consideration, the panel has determined that all applicants may record their audition repertoire in the manner that best accommodates their individual circumstances. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is evaluated fairly, regardless of the recording environment or available resources.
Applicants may select one of the following submission formats:
Option A: Record all required excerpts in a single, continuous take.
Option B: Submit each excerpt as a separate, unedited video file.
Please note that no editing of audio or video material is permitted within or between excerpts.
2. Second Round
Successful first round candidates will be invited for audition in our studio in Salford at MediaCityUK
See attached documents for further details.
Closing date: 22 Oct 2025 22:59 GMT
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