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Section Principal Double Bass, BBC Concert Orchestra. The mission of the BBC Concert Orchestra is to bring inspiring musical experiences to everyone, everywhere, with the ensemble’s versatility as the key. For BBC Radio 3, the Orchestra explores a wide selection of classical and contemporary music and is broadcast weekly on Friday Night Is Music Night. It has performed on many soundtracks, including Blue Planet, Serengeti and Wild Isles for BBC One, as well as recording new music for BBC Sounds’ Music & Meditation podcast and George the Poet’s award-winning, Have You Heard George’s Podcast? In 2022, it recorded Isobel Waller-Bridge's score for Charlie Mackesy’s Oscar winning animated film, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. It also performs in BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room Month for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, featuring artists including Raye, P!nk and Petshop Boys. The orchestra appears regularly at London's Southbank Centre, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall and venues across the UK, and makes annual appearances at the BBC Proms.
Job Responsibility
To act as Section Principal Double Bass doubling as required
To have excellent solo and orchestral playing ability, maintaining the highest musical standards
To be an effective and committed team leader when leading the Section, and to play a full role in the life of the BBC Concert Orchestra
This job requires travelling throughout the UK and touring as well as evening and weekend work patterns
Requirements
Excellent professional orchestral and solo Double Bass playing ability
Knowledge of the range of repertoire of the BBC Concert Orchestra
The ability to both lead and work collaboratively to inspire and contribute to performances that meet the highest musical standards by providing artistic direction and by motivating members of the Section
Effective people and performance management skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback, deal with sensitive issues and to make difficult decisions
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and develop harmonious working relationships with a diverse range of people
Demonstrates commitment to maintain the reputation of the Orchestra
Participates actively as part of a diverse team, supporting colleagues
Demonstrates respect for others by being fully prepared and ready to play at the start of every session
Ability to plan ahead in order to prepare parts and make the best use of the resources available
Awareness of health and safety issues
What we offer
Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package
a flexible 35-hour working week
25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days
a defined pension scheme
discounted dental, health care and gym
Excellent career and professional development
Support in your working life, including flexible working