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 Chief Conductor is Kirill Karabits; Leader Amyn Merchant.

Unaccompanied auditions will be held in Poole or Bournemouth in November.

Audition repertoire:

  • 1st Movement, with cadenza, of a Mozart Violin Concerto, either No.3 in G, No.4 in D or No.5 in A
  • 1st Movement of a Romantic Violin Concerto of your choice
  • Excerpts – these will be emailed to those musicians who are invited to audition
  • Sight-reading may be given

Closing Date for applications: Monday 18 September 2023

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Please email your completed application form to Emma Fisher:
efisher@bsorchestra.co.uk