Principal Double Bass, sitting No.3

Bsolive; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional orchestra located in Bournemouth is looking for a Principal Double Bass to join its full-time contract team. The role involves performing with the orchestra and participating in auditions held in Spring 2026. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and have experience in live performance. This position also engages with community outreach programs, promoting the accessibility of music. A passion for performance and collaboration within a dynamic team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Audition excerpts will be provided.
• Experience in live performance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Principal Double Bass with the orchestra.
• Participate in single round auditions in Bournemouth or Poole.
• Engage in community and educational outreach through music.

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Salary: £38,846.45 per annum. Hours: This is a full-time, contract position.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Double Bass, sitting No.3.

Based in Poole, Dorset, BSO performs extensively across the south and south-west of England, nationally and internationally, and also delivers an extensive range of education and community work, through its award-winning Participate department.

The Orchestra’s Chief Conductor is Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.

Single round auditions will be held in Bournemouth or Poole Spring 2026.

Audition requirements are as follows:

• Excerpts: these will be emailed to musicians invited to audition

We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct documentation, including a work permit, or proof of settled status, if applicable.