Opera North job vacancies

Monday 2nd August 2021

(1) Leader of the Orchestra, (2) Section Principal Clarinet, (3) Section Principal Timpani.

Opera North is England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. We tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

The Orchestra of Opera North holds a unique place amongst British orchestras. Universally praised by audiences and critics alike, the orchestra is the only ensemble in the country to have a year-round dual role in the opera house and concert hall.

The Orchestra plays a significant part in the major concert series of the region, including working with Kirklees Council to curate a ground-breaking collaboration which has resulted in the Kirklees Concert Season based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town Halls.

Important relationships with Leeds International Concert Season, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds City Council see the Orchestra performing regular concerts of major symphonic repertoire, gala concerts and collaborating with the region’s choral societies. It is the resident orchestra for the Leeds Conductors Competition and plays in Leeds University’s International Concert Season annually.

The Orchestra of Opera North works closely with the Education department to develop the skills of young musicians, connect with new audiences and perform family-friendly concerts.

SECTION PRINCIPAL CLARINET

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, the Orchestra of Opera North is looking for an experienced, dynamic and well-motivated musician to fill the role of Section Principal Clarinet. Knowledge of the operatic repertoire would be an advantage.

Salary: £40,330 per annum

Deadline for Applications: 10am, 13th September 2021.

Audition Dates: w/c 26th September 2021.

Auditions Info: The audition will consist of 2 rounds, the first of which will be screened. Those applicants invited to stay for the second round will be heard on the same day. More information about the audition process will be circulated to those shortlisted applicants. Further audition dates may be scheduled if it becomes necessary, but Opera North cannot guarantee additional dates being offered.

The post will be offered subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and proof of the right to work.

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/ 
Please submit your application to appointments@operanorth.co.uk

We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.

Registered Charity No. 511726

SECTION PRINCIPAL TIMPANI

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, the Orchestra of Opera North is looking for an experienced, dynamic and well-motivated musician to fill the role of Section Principal Timpani. Knowledge of the operatic repertoire would be an advantage.

Salary: £40,330 per annum

Deadline for Applications: 10am, 13th September 2021.

Audition Dates: w/c 26th September 2021.

Auditions Info: The audition will consist of 2 rounds, the first of which will be screened. Those applicants invited to stay for the second round will be heard on the same day. More information about the audition process will be circulated to those shortlisted applicants. Further audition dates may be scheduled if it becomes necessary, but Opera North cannot guarantee additional dates being offered.

The post will be offered subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and proof of the right to work.

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/ 
Please submit your application to appointments@operanorth.co.uk

We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Registered Charity No. 511726