Overview

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Section Leader Bassoon

Principal Role

  • To perform as Section Leader Bassoon with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, across a range of musical styles, genres, and orchestra/ensemble sizes.
  • To have excellent orchestral and solo playing abilities, maintained to the highest musical standards.
  • To perform in the Orchestra at venues throughout the UK and on foreign tours, which will involve regular evening and weekend working.

While this position does not require the musician to work exclusively with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, it is expected that the Orchestra will have priority on the musician’s availability. In accordance with Liverpool Philharmonic’s policy regarding unpaid leave, this must be agreed in advance by the Orchestra Management team and is subject to the scheduling requirements of the Orchestra.