Instrumentalist

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Huddersfield Wind Band. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed tuba player Grade 5 standard or above.

Huddersfield Wind Band is a community concert band led and directed by Mr. John Turnbull who perform a wide range of music from different genres including film, stage, and contemporary works for symphonic wind orchestra.  Furthermore, HWB perform regularly at a variety of concert halls, churches, bandstands and private functions across the Yorkshire region. 

Player Recruitment - If you're thinking "I don't want to watch the orchestra, I want to be IN the orchestra!" well we're expanding a few sections and are currently recruiting for new players!

Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Trumpet

We are seeking a committed all round percussionist to complete the section.  Working alonside our other percussionists we'd like you to be proficient in timps/mallets and aux.  A bonus would be the ability to fill in for our drummer when he is away.  It goes without saying that you will be a good reader!

Tuba/Eb bass (bass or treble clef reader) player sought to complete the back row lineup of this friendly band.  Ideally you will be of at least grade 6 playing standard and looking to make a regular committment. Our music is varied but primarily sits within the stage/screen/swing and 20th century pop genres.

Competent flautist sought to complete brilliantly friendly and accomplished section in a concert wind band specialising in stage/screen/swing and 20th century pops.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Violin (and Viola) Teacher to join our ever growing after school music school. We are looking for someone to initially cover a maternity leave every Tuesday during term time and then continue on at the school with their own pupils. We are open to teachers who are violin specialists with viola experience or those who teach violin only. There is also potential to take on chamber music coaching and theory classes if the candidate fits.

This role would directly report to the Director of Music and would work in collaboration with other teachers to progress and enhance students' development through various ensembles and classes.

The Leader works closely with the Artistic Director/Conductor, their colleague on the 1st violin front desk, their own section, and the other string section leaders.

Responsibilities Include:

• Inspirationally lead the Orchestra for all concerts and rehearsals, taking responsibility for the violin solos.
• Prepare bowings, in collaboration with the other string section leaders, and make sure the string parts are marked up at the latest by the third rehearsal for the programme, ideally prior to the first rehearsal for each concert programme.
• To continue improving the quality of the first violin section, the Leader should have an on-going awareness of the sound of their section, and how they respond to the Conductor. Prepare and distribute first violin seating lists for each session in consultation with the Artistic Director and their desk partner.
• The Leader can make technical recommendations not only for their section, but for any string section.
• Work in tandem with the Orchestra Artistic Director in the preparation and performance of the music.
• Make arrangements to provide a deputy, acceptable to the Orchestra Artistic Director, as a substitute when prevented by illness or any other unavoidable cause from leading concerts personally.
• The Artistic Director, COO, or Executive Committee Members may consult the Leader for advice on any aspect related to the Orchestra.

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is an amateur symphony orchestra with professional leader and conductor which rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Dulwich and usually gives 3 concerts a year.  We play the standard classical orchestral repertoire as well as works by modern and less frequently played composers. 

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is an amateur symphony orchestra with professional leader and conductor which rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Dulwich and usually gives 3 concerts a year.  We play the standard classical orchestral repertoire as well as works by modern and less frequently played composers.  

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is an amateur symphony orchestra with professional leader and conductor which rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Dulwich and usually gives 3 concerts a year.  We play the standard classical orchestral repertoire as well as works by modern and less frequently played composers.