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 Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.

Unaccompanied auditions will be held in Poole or Bournemouth in Summer 2025.

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

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.