Paid, Mentored Orchestral Experience for Music Students

IAYO; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 120 - 240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights paid

Accommodation paid

Job summary

Ulster Orchestra invites aspiring musicians to join its Professional Experience Scheme in Belfast. Three visits between November 2026 and May 2027 will place PES students with the Orchestra during rehearsals, with opportunities to perform in concerts where appropriate.

Participants receive mentoring, one-to-one lessons, and targeted coaching on auditioning and orchestral section playing, plus involvement in UO Animateur projects and Learning and Community Engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Musicians who have left school and are studying music at tertiary level, or have recently graduated.
• Applicants should be considering a career as an orchestral musician.
• Three visits between November 2026 and May 2027 with mentoring and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Attend rehearsals with Ulster Orchestra during three visits between Nov 2026 and May 2027.
• Receive one-to-one lessons and feedback from a dedicated mentor.
• Develop auditioning and orchestral section playing skills.
• Possibly participate in concerts and Learning & Community Engagement projects.
• Flights and accommodation paid by the Ulster Orchestra.

Job description

Ulster Orchestra invites aspiring musicians to join its Professional Experience Scheme in Belfast. Three visits between November 2026 and May 2027 will place PES students with the Orchestra during rehearsals, with opportunities to perform in concerts where appropriate.

Participants receive mentoring, one-to-one lessons, and targeted coaching on auditioning and orchestral section playing, plus involvement in UO Animateur projects and Learning and Community Engagement activities.