Section Player First Violin

Key Information:
- Salary - £35,610
- Employment type - Full time, permanent
- Holidays - 35 days
- Place of Work - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Principal Role
- To perform as Section Player First Violin with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a range of musical styles and genres, orchestra and ensemble size
- To have excellent orchestral playing abilities, maintaining this to the highest musical standards
- To perform in the Orchestra at venues throughout the UK and on foreign tours, involving regular evening and weekend working

Key Responsibilities:
- To play violin in the first violin section and exemplify musical excellence at all times
- To sit up to Sub-Principal, Principal or Associate Principal as required
- Follow the direction of the Leader or Conductor regarding musical matters
- To be fully prepared and familiar with programmed repertoire, including solos, in advance of rehearsals, recordings and performances
- Participate in a positive and supportive atmosphere within the first violin section
- Uphold and model the highest standards of professional etiquette during all rehearsals, performances and recordings
- Participate in informal 1-2-1 meetings with the Leader to discuss musical & artistic performance and proactively explore training/personal development opportunities
- To participate in the musical and artistic aspects of the Orchestra recruitment process such as membership on panels
- Attendance at meetings including Recruitment Panels and Company Briefings
- Ambassadorial duties such as attending development or donor events
- To comply with Liverpool Philharmonic’s Health and Safety policies and guidance

Benefits:
- Complimentary Staff Tickets
- Health Cash Plan
- Pensions
- Musicians Performance and Wellbeing Programme
- Training and Development
- Service Awards
- Discounted Staff Parking
- Rail and bus services
- Cycle to work