Package Description
Continuing Contract
Location: The Studios, BBC MediaCityUK, Salford
We offer:
1. Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
2. Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
3. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to apply for this position, Candidates will need to apply via the 'Apply via musicalchairs’ button to complete a short information form. Candidates will then follow the below application and audition process: The deadline to complete the form on is 6th May 2024
Job Introduction
The BBC Philharmonic is reimagining the orchestral experience for a new generation – challenging perceptions, championing innovation and taking a rich variety of music to the widest range of audiences.
Along with around 35 free concerts a year at its MediaCityUK studio in Salford and a series of concerts at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, the orchestra broadcasts concerts on BBC Radio 3 from venues across the North of England, annually at the BBC Proms and from its international tours. Its performances are broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and available on BBC Sounds. The orchestra also records regularly for the Chandos label and has a catalogue of over 300 discs and digital downloads.
Championing new music, the orchestra has recently given world premieres of works by Tom Coult, David Matthews, Emily Howard, Outi Tarkiainen, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Erland Cooper, Anna Appleby, Robert Laidlow, Gerald Barry and Grace-Evangeline Mason with the scope of the orchestra’s output extending far beyond standard repertoire. The BBC Philharmonic’s Chief Conductor is John Storgårds, with whom the orchestra has enjoyed a long association. French conductor Ludovic Morlot is the orchestra’s Associate Artist and one of the most in-demand composers of the day Anna Clyne is Composer in Association
In 2020 the BBC Philharmonic entered the UK Top 40 charts with Four Notes: Paul’s Tune and last year it released The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man – a unique musical retelling of the classic children’s tale narrated by BBC Radio 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake. In May it performed at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, both at a free concert with previous Ukrainian winner Jamala and in the final itself with Italian artist Mahmood, for a rendition of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ during the Liverpool Songbook medley.
Through all its activities, the BBC Philharmonic is bringing life-changing musical experiences to audiences across Greater Manchester, the North of England, the UK and around the world.
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The BBC Philharmonic is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and will aim to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
This role offers a competitive salary package, own choice leave days, a defined pension scheme and many other benefits, including: annual instrument allowances, training & medical allowances, full instrumental insurance cover, discounted dental care, health care, gym membership and much more.
Main Responsibilities
4. To sit as Principal Cor Anglais, playing 1st and 2nd oboe as required
5. To demonstrate excellent orchestral and solo playing abilities on both instruments, maintaining the highest musical standards.
6. To support the Section Principal in all areas, helping to foster a supportive environment.
7. To support and develop positive working relationships with conductors, freelancers and all members of the orchestra.
8. To play a key role in the life of the BBC Philharmonic – to be a passionate team player with a commitment to maintain and enhance the reputation of the orchestra.
Are you the right candidate?
Applicants should aim to meet a majority of the following criteria:
9. Outstanding professional orchestral and solo playing abilities.
10. Knowledge, passion and appreciation for the range of repertoire performed by the BBC Philharmonic.
11. Ability to lead, motivate and work collaboratively – to provide artistic direction and to inspire members of your section and the wider orchestra.
12. Interpersonal skills: ability to participate as part of a diverse team and to support colleagues, conductors and freelancers.
AUDITIONS INFORMATION:
Shortlisting will be based on redacted CVs. Auditions will be held at the BBC Philharmonic’s studio at MediaCityUK on Monday 10th June and Monday 17th June and will consist of two rounds of auditions on each day:
1st round (screened) :
Solo piece:
Hindemith Sonata for Cor Anglais, mvt 1 (with piano)
Excerpts from:
Berlioz- Roman Carnival Overture
Ravel- Piano Concerto in G major
Stravinsky- Rite of Spring
2nd round (not screened) :
Detail provided upon application
The deadline for applications is Monday 6th May