Candidates should have experience of performing in symphony orchestras and evidence through their application form of excellence in performance in a professional context.
The CBSO will also consider candidates who are in the early stages of their career and can clearly demonstrate their potential to fulfil the role.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Essential:
• Highly reputable classical music training
• Recent orchestral experience as a professional violinist
• Commitment to delivering a very high standard of work
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Ability to develop positive working relationships including with other members of the orchestra and management/administrative team
• Respect for others demonstrated by being fully prepared to play at the start of every session
• Ability to understand and speak English Desirable:
• Proven expertise in a broad range of musical and performance activities including education work and chamber music
• Considerable recent orchestral experience as a professional violinist
