Section Leader Trumpet

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a Section Leader Trumpet to lead the trumpet section and perform as a principal player in CBSO concerts.

Candidates should have experience in symphony orchestras and evidence of excellence in performance; early career candidates with clear potential will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience performing in symphony orchestras.
• Evidence of excellence in performance in the application form.
• Early career candidates with clear potential will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the trumpet section in performances.
• Collaborate with conductor and other section leaders.

Skills

Trumpet leadership

Orchestral performance

Audition excellence

Job description

Status 190 days per annum, with flexibility for the successful candidate to negotiate a reduced contract, if they so wish

Salary £52,942 per annum

Closing date Monday 2 November, 5:00pm

Auditions Monday 4 January, Friday 12 February & Monday 1 March 2027

Job Description

The CBSO isseeking to appoint a Section Leader Trumpet to lead our trumpet section. Candidates should have experience of performing in symphony orchestras and evidence through their application form of excellence in performance in a professional context. Candidates who are in the early stages of their career and can clearly demonstrate their potential to fulfil the role will also be considered.