Tutti First Violin No. 5 and Tutti First Violin

The BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA aims to make the appointment process for its orchestral vacancies inclusive, transparent and accessible to players at all stages in their careers.

Stage 1: Please complete the online application form by 8th April 2025 indicating which position(s) you wish to be considered for.
This will be redacted & anonymously shortlisted by members of the BBC SO Management Team.

Candidates will then be invited to Stage 2, 3 or 4, based on pre-determined criteria.

Stage 2: Candidates who progress to Stage 2 are required to submit a short video audition consisting of orchestral excerpts (see below). The panel will hear the audio only. Successful candidates will progress to Stage 3.

Stage 3: Candidates who evidence a significant level of relevant professional orchestral experience will progress directly to live audition. Auditions will be screened. Candidates who are successful at Stage 3 will then progress to Stage 5.

Stage 4: Candidates who evidence an exceptional level of professional orchestral experience in equivalent positions will be invited for up to 2 patches of assessed guest work with the orchestra. If successful, candidates will be invited to perform a live audition to the panel (equivalent to Stage 3) at a mutually convenient time, and, if successful, will progress to Stage 5.

Stage 5: Candidates will be invited for trial dates of work with the orchestra.

We will inform you of shortlisting decisions by 10th April 2025