Leader of orchestra
Leader of orchestra
Harmony Sinfonia
Orchestra Leader Opportunity
Applications are invited for the position of Leader of Harmony Sinfonia. We are looking for a dynamic and engaging individual to join us from January 2027 to build on the success of this well-established community orchestra.
The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire colleagues and, working in close collaboration with our Musical Director, further improve the creative standards of the orchestra.
Payment for this role is £800 per term.
About us
Established in 2009 and based in St Margaret’s Church, Blackheath, London SE13 5DL, Harmony Sinfonia is a vibrant and thriving amateur orchestra playing a diverse and enterprising range of music. We perform three concerts a year, based on a seven-rehearsal termly schedule, with rehearsals held on Wednesdays, 7.45–10.00pm, plus a concert-day rehearsal on Saturday.
Application process
Those wishing to be considered should submit a CV (no longer than two sides of A4), with a covering letter outlining how they would fulfil this role. Please refer in your letter to the elements outlined in the Leader role profile which is available on our website at harmonysinfonia.co.uk. Candidates should also include a written reference(s) that will demonstrate their ability to fulfil this role, and a link to a video showing an example of their playing. All applications should be sent to harmonysinfonia@gmail.com
Selected applicants will be invited to an initial online interview on Monday 14th September, with shortlisted candidates invited to audition with the orchestra on either 7th or 14th October.
The closing date for applications is 9am 1st September 2026.