Principal Leader - Irish Baroque Orchestra

From 2023 the Irish Baroque Orchestra will create a new position of Principal Leader for an initial period of three years, subject to review and renewal. This is a strategic development in line with IBO's recently-announced Strategic Plan, Reimagining Our Culture, introduced by the Board of IBO in 2021. To align with this strategic development, the IBO has undertaken an organisational review and consolidated its membership base.

As Principal Leader of the Irish Baroque Orchestra, you are asked to work alongside the players of the IBO, the Associate Leader and the Artistic Director to ensure that the orchestra’s high artistic standards are met. You will work closely with the AD (and guest directors as required), supporting their vision through both verbal and musical communication, and taking responsibility for raising points requiring further discussion or rehearsal where appropriate. The standard of your playing as leader will set the bar for the standards of the orchestra as a whole.

As a respected player in the field of historical performance you will have a profile both in Ireland and abroad, which will support the organisation’s goal of international development. Participation in projects as a guest Director may be offered.
The goal of all at the IBO is to drive the company’s development and share in a vision of long-term sustainable success.

 

Role Description

The Principal Leader will:

  • Take responsibility for the cultivation of the IBO string sound

  • Take responsibility for the violin fixing lists, in conjunction with the Associate Leader and AD or CEO (in instances where a Guest Director is engaged).

  • Engage with Artistic Committee and Board meetings as required. 

  • Support the outward-looking culture of the IBO, attracting the best players from the period instrument world. 

  • Leading and motivating players to advance their engagement and develop a high performing team

  • Evaluate player contributions on a regular basis, in conjunction with the CEO, to ensure that high standards are consistently upheld. 

  • Provide feedback to the CEO where required to ensure that all IBO projects are undertaken in a professional environment and in line with company policies. 

  • Undertake any other tasks relevant to the role of Principal Leader.

 

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