Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is seeking applications for the position of Principal Timpani, following the retirement of Geoff Prentice.

This is a full time, contract position.

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 Principal Conductor is Kirill Karabits; Leader Amyn Merchant.

Auditions will be held at the BSO’s home base, Poole Lighthouse on:

  • Wednesday 24 May

Audition repertoire:

  • You will need to prepare a short solo piece (approx. 2 or 3 minutes in duration) of your choice, to be played without accompanist
  • A list of excerpts will be sent to all those invited to audition
  • A short study will be given to you upon arrival for your audition

 

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 23 March

Please email your completed application form to Emma Fisher:

efisher@bsorchestra.co.uk