# Principal 1st Violin

**Company**: BBC Concert Orchestra
**Location**: London, GBR
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: In accordance with Musician Union Agreements
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Media & Entertainment

**Apply**: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/London-Principal-1st-Violin-Sitting-No_4%2C-BBCCO-W1A-1AA/1376471057/?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

The BBC Concert Orchestra seeks a Principal 1st Violin to sit in the number 4 position and step up to Section Principal when required. The successful candidate will have excellent solo and orchestral playing abilities, maintaining high musical standards, and play a full role in the life of the orchestra.

Responsibilities:

- Act as Principal 1st Violin, sitting number 4 and stepping up to Section Principal and leading the section when required.

- Maintain excellent solo and orchestral playing ability, meeting the highest musical standards.

- Play a full role in the life of the BBC Concert Orchestra.

- Travel throughout the UK and tour as required, including evening and weekend work patterns.

Requirements:

- Excellent professional orchestral and solo violin playing ability.

- Knowledge of the BBC Concert Orchestra's repertoire.

- Ability to lead and work collaboratively to inspire and contribute to high-quality performances.

- Effective people and performance management skills, including giving constructive feedback and dealing with sensitive issues.

- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish harmonious working relationships.

- Ability to plan ahead and prepare parts efficiently.

- Awareness of health and safety issues.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package.

- Flexible 35-hour working week.

- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days.

- Defined pension scheme.

- Discounted dental, healthcare, and gym membership.

## Skills

### Required
- violin
- orchestral playing
- solo playing
- leadership
- performance management
- communication

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Source: [Apply at careers.bbc.co.uk](https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/London-Principal-1st-Violin-Sitting-No_4%2C-BBCCO-W1A-1AA/1376471057/?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)