2nd Violin Tutti No 4 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

To sit as, tutti 2nd Violin No 4 stepping up to Principal and Section Principal as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • A video upload is required.
  • See audition pack below for further information

For Application Video: please record in the following order

  • Rachmaninov Symphony in E Moll
  • Mozart Symphony in C ‘Jupiter’
  • Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D Major

(excerpts in the audition pack attached.)

AUDITIONS INFORMATION:
Auditions will take place on the following dates:

  • Friday 17th February 2023
  • Saturday 18th February 2023
  • Wednesday 1st March 2023

 

 

Notes

  • Auditions will be in two rounds.
  • The musical excerpts are available in the audition pack (see attached document)
  • Round 1 This will be screened and unaccompanied.
  • Round 2 This will be open and accompanied.

 

Job Purpose

To sit as, tutti 2nd Violin No 4 stepping up to Principal and Section Principal as required.

To have excellent solo and orchestral playing abilities, maintaining the highest musical standards

To be an effective and committed team player, demonstrating leadership as required, and to play a full role in the life of the Orchestra.

This job requires travelling throughout the UK and touring as well as evening and weekend work patterns.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • To sit as tutti 2nd Violin No 4 as above
  • To maintain the high standard of professional playing and musical and artistic excellence required by the Orchestra.
  • To familiarise oneself with the relevant parts, including solos, in advance of the first rehearsal and performances.
  • To support professionally any Leaders and Conductors engaged by the Orchestra.
  • To develop and support positive working relationships with all other members of the Orchestra, the section and any freelance players engaged by the Orchestra.
  • To participate in audition panels (to include writing audition reports) trial assessment meetings, orchestral and artistic meetings as required with due regard for confidentiality.
  • To engage in the general activities of the Orchestra, such as attendance at meetings, promotional activity, outreach and learning work*, and to act as an ambassador for the BBC/Orchestra during these activities.
  • To be a role model for BBC Values** and to work in accordance with the BBC/MU Agreement, the Information for Orchestral Players Handbook and all other BBC policies and guidelines.
  • To support all the BBC’s policies on managing people and diversity, including participation in Personal Development Reviews and training.
  • To work in accordance with the BBC’s Health and Safety guidelines and policy

 

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