No.5 (Sub Principal) First Violin

The Hallé is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of No.5 in the 1st Violin section.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of performing at the highest professional level and have degree-level training, but those in the earlier stages of their careers will also be considered. As a numbered position within our section, the candidates must be prepared to regularly sit up to the second desk, and on occasion sit next to the leader. The No.5 role is important as a connection point between principal players and tutti players and we would value someone able to build relationships and communicate effectively. The Hallé is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

The Hallé’s busy calendar covers a wide range of music, from symphonic repertoire with newly-appointed Principal Conductor Kahchun Wong to pioneering concerts with Thomas Adés as Principal Guest conductor and Associate Composer, as well as an array of hugely successful Pops concerts with Associate Conductor Stephen Bell throughout the season. The Hallé is also proud to welcome multiple guest conductors throughout the year.

As well as performing at the Bridgewater Hall and other international world class venues, the role offers candidates opportunities to perform in the orchestra’s chamber series and relaxed concert initiative at our purpose-built rehearsal space, Hallé St Peter’s. Further opportunities to work in education and outreach are available through Hallé Connect. These include mentoring students on the professional experience scheme and the advanced orchestral string placement scheme run in collaboration with the RNCM. There are several grassroots education and outreach programmes, spanning a wide range of ages; from our early years ‘Adopt a Player’ project through to working with elderly dementia sufferers in care settings.