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Principal Timpani

48,826.12 per year
Poole, Dorset
Full-time
8th June 2026
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Salary: £48,826.12 starting minimum Hours: This is a full-time, contract position.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is seeking applications for the position of Principal Timpani.

Based in Poole, Dorset, the BSO perform extensively across the south and south-west of England, nationally and internationally, and deliver an extensive range of education and community work, through its award-winning Participate department.

The Orchestra’s Chief Conductor is Mark Wigglesworth; Leader Amyn Merchant.

Auditions will be held at Citygate Church, Bournemouth on:

· Wednesday 8 July

· Thursday 9 July

If you are unable to travel to Poole, please contact applications@bsorchestra.co.uk, and we can discuss alternative arrangements.

Audition repertoire:

· A list of orchestral excerpts will be sent to all those invited to audition

· A study will be given during the warm up time on the audition day

Closing Date for applications: Monday 8 June 17:00PM

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Please email your completed application form to Charlotte Oxberry: applications@bsorchestra.co.uk

We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct documentation, including a work permit if applicable.