Section Principal Timpani, BBCSSO Job Details | BBC

BBC; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Scotland is seeking a permanent Section Principal Timpani to lead the timpani section, uphold the orchestra’s high standard of playing, and collaborate closely with conductors and management for performances across broadcast and live concerts.

The role requires extensive solo and full orchestra experience, with leadership skills to guide the section and contribute to artistic decision-making.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience as Section Principal Timpani.
• Ability to lead a section and deliver feedback to players.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the timpani section as Section Principal.
• Maintain professional standard of playing and artistic excellence.
• Learn solos and parts before first rehearsal.
• Support leaders and conductors engaged by the orchestra.
• Manage style, intonation, balance, ensemble and rhythm for the section.
• Lead and manage the section, sharing responsibility with management for players’ performance.
• Assist in compiling the freelance list for the section.
• Foster an environment where artistic excellence flourishes.

Conhecimentos

Section leadership

Feedback delivery

Collaboration

Descrição da vaga

A permanent, continuing post as Section Principal Timpani with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scotland's national broadcasting orchestra. The holder leads the timpani section, shares responsibility with management for players' performance and helps compile the freelance list. The bar is solo and full orchestra repertoire at the highest standard, across broadcast, live concerts and new music. Applicants must register on Musicalchairs and complete an information form before audition.

What the job involves

• Lead the timpani section as Section Principal
• Maintain the professional standard of playing and artistic excellence the orchestra requires
• Learn the relevant parts, including solos, before the first rehearsal and performances
• Support the leaders and conductors engaged by the orchestra
• Take responsibility for the style, intonation, balance, ensemble, rhythm and preparation of the section, with leaders and the Chief Conductor
• Lead and manage the section, sharing responsibility with management for players' performance
• Assist and consult on compiling the list of freelance musicians in the section
• Foster an environment in which artistic excellence flourishes

What’s required

Experience

• Extensive experience as Section Principal Timpani, playing solos and full orchestra repertoire to the highest standard

Skills & knowledge

• Effective, committed team leadership, sharing responsibility with management for players' performance
• Strong leadership and some experience of delivering feedback
• Ability to maintain artistic excellence and encourage it in others
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, management and conductors