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Royal Northern Sinfonia - Principal & Sub-Principal Violin
| Posting date: | 04 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,322 - £40,017 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE8 2JR |
| Company: | North Music Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 180 |
Summary
Job Advert
Deadline for applications: 17.00 on Monday 21st October 2024
Department & Team: Royal Northern Sinfonia & Classical Team
Location: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Working Hours: Members of Royal Northern Sinfonia work in line with the North Music Trust / Musicians’ Union agreement
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/working-performing/orchestral-work/orchestral-agreements-and-rates-or-pay/orchestral-agreements/royal-northern-sinfonia
Positions in organisation and starting salary:
Principal, 1st Violin (No. 3): £40,017
Sub Principal, 1st Violin: £37,322
Sub Principal, 1st Violin (job share): £37,322 (pro rata)
Sub Principal, 2nd Violin: £37,322
Reports to: Senior Orchestra & Personnel Manager
Works in conjunction with: Royal Northern Sinfonia musicians and the Classical Team
About the Orchestra
Dinis Sousa Principal Conductor
Maria Włoszczowska Artistic Partner
Nil Venditti Principal Guest Conductor
Thomas Zehetmair Conductor Laureate
Based at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Royal Northern Sinfonia is proud to be the orchestra of the North East of
England and Cumbria and has been a key part of the cultural landscape of the North East for over 60 years.
Led by our Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa, Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska and newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Nil
Venditti we give world-class performances with leading international artists across the North of England, nationally and
internationally, building on the legacy of former artistic leaders including Ivan Fischer, Richard Hickox, Heinrich Schiff, Lars
Vogt and Conductor Laureate Thomas Zehetmair.
Although our core repertoire is based around Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert we perform music spanning an extremely wide
range of musical styles and genres, giving our audiences and our musicians a varied musical diet. But whatever we play, it’s
always defined by a spirit of joy and infectious enthusiasm.
We’re passionate about our role in taking music to people across this large and diverse region which covers urban centres and well
as sparsely populated rural areas. This has made RNS an extremely flexible group, playing string quartets in country churches,
minimalist music in breweries and film music in large town halls.
Our unique inclusive ensemble, RNS Moves which is made up of disabled musicians and members of the orchestra, breaks down the
perceptions of what’s possible. Using orchestral and digital instruments they explore different ways of making music through
improvisation and perform arrangements of standard repertoire as well as new commissions.
We’re committed to expanding our work with schools and families and alongside concert programming within the building we’re
continuing to expand our creative work.
The orchestra’s involvement in participatory, co-created projects and digital work continues to expand and musicians regularly
take part in creative learning and schools projects and have a special relationship with both The Glasshouse ICM Centre for
Advanced Training and the two ‘In Harmony’ Schools in Tyneside.
Purpose of the Roles and Person Specification
We are looking to appoint four dynamic and enthusiastic musicians of the highest international calibre to the positions listed
below.
Principal, 1st Violin
Sitting No. 3 in the first violin section, this key role supports the Leader and Co-Leader and plays a crucial role in
communication within the section. There will be a requirement to sit up to co-lead and opportunities to lead.
Sub Principal, 1st and 2nd Violin
As one of four Sub Principal positions in each violin section, these two seats rotate regularly within their section including
sitting up to Principal when required.
Sub Principal, 1st Violin (Job Share)
Sharing one of the Sub Principal positions in the first violin section, this role will share the seat with a current member of
Royal Northern Sinfonia, with work being divided equally between the two job-share positions.
The successful candidates will:
* Be able to form a cohesive team with string colleagues in repertoire ranging from the Baroque period to the music of today
* Be a keen chamber music player and excited about the prospect of performing in many different formations under the banner of
RNS, taking the lead where necessary
* Be determined to play their part in audience development, brimming with project ideas, and be a passionate communicator about
classical music to different audiences in different settings
* Be as comfortable in learning and participation environments as they are on the concert stage, and value both equally
* Want to play a full part in the orchestral and musical life of the region and see themselves as advocates for the orchestra and
The Glasshouse ICM
Responsibilities and Duties
The role will include, but is not limited to:
* Rehearsals and performances in a range of venues and formats
* Media work, digital projects and commercial recordings
* Chamber music and ensemble performances in a range of formations
* Solo repertoire / formal recitals
* Directing performances of works where appropriate
* Working as part of a team to create new performance formats
Creative Learning is a vital part of The Glasshouse ICM and of the orchestra’s work. Duties within this area can include, but are
not limited to:
* Informal chamber music performances and recitals in community or learning settings
* Introducing performances
* Participating in planning and evaluation meetings
* Coaching of individuals and ensembles, both adults and young people
* Masterclasses
* Engagement with The Glasshouse ICM Centre for Advanced Training, which includes two ‘In Harmony’ Schools and Young Sinfonia
Selection Process, Submission Guidance and How to Apply
The recruitment process consists of three stages with the successful candidates being offered the relevant position within the
orchestra. Once all stages are complete, an offer of employment will be made and will include a probation period of six months.
This probation period will include regular feedback meetings with the Leader (and/or appropriate Section Leaders) and the Senior
Orchestra & Personnel Manager.
Information on how to submit your application, including technical guidelines and instructions on how to upload your digital
submission, can be found below.
By submitting an application, you are confirming your availability for all stages of the recruitment process as follows
Stage One: Digital Submission
Closing date: 17.00 on Monday 21 October 2024
Please submit a video recording which contains the following excerpts by 17.00 on Monday 21 October:
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4: 1st Movement, bars 1-110 (violin 1)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2: 1st Movement, letter A-B and D-F (violin 1)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Magic Flute Overture: bars 16-35 (violin 2)
Your submission needs to be recorded live, in one take and without any editing. Please note the panel will only hear the audio of
your submission.
We will aim to notify successful candidates from Stage One by the end of Monday 28th October 2024 at the latest.
Stage 2: In Person Live Audition
Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 November 2024
Your audition will take place at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DF and will
consist of two parts.
Part A: A screened audition consisting of the first movement of a Mozart concerto (exposition only) and a contrasting concerto
(exposition only) of your own choice. An accompanist will be provided but do bring your own if you would like to.
Part B: An un-screened audition consisting of orchestral excerpts and a pre-selected movement of chamber music with members of the
panel. The repertoire for Stage Two, part B is listed below.
Excerpts
Johann Sebastian Bach St Matthew Passion No. 42: bars 1-51 (violin 1 - top line)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Romanza, bars 1-15 (violin 1 – no repeats)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 39: 4th Movement, beginning to b.42 (violin 2)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2: 1st Movement, letter A-B and D-F (violin 1)
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4: 1st Movement, bars 1-110 (violin 1)
Béla Bartók Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta: 4th Movement, bars 1-25 (violin 1)
Michael Tippett Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli: Figures 22-31, 79-83 and 89-end (violin 2)
Excerpts for Stage 2 can be found in the attachment above.
Chamber Music
Joseph Haydn String Quartet No. 4, Op.76 ‘Sunrise’: 1st Movement (violin 1)
Once the outcome of stage two has been communicated, candidates will be requested to provide their availability for stage three by
Friday 29 November 2024.
Stage 3: Trial (Paid work, Chamber Music, and interview)
Dates from January 2025 onwards
The final stage in the recruitment process will involve the successful candidates undertaking paid work with the orchestra in line
with the North Music Trust/Musicians’ Union Freelance Agreement.
For Principal positions this will consist of four patches of paid work, and for Sub Principal positions this will consist of three
patches of paid work. For all positions at least one patch will be centred around our core classical repertoire conducted by
Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa. You’ll also take part in a chamber music rehearsal with members of the panel and an interview
with the Leader (or appropriate Section Leaders) and the Senior Orchestra & Personnel Manager.
An additional patch of work may be offered to all candidates if the panel fail to reach a consensus.
How to Create your Digital Submission
We’ve prepared a short guide to help you to upload your stage one submission video to YouTube. This will be a private submission
and will only be heard by the panel and members of the orchestra management team who will verify your submission. The panel will
only hear the audio of your submission similar to a ‘screened’ audition.
Technical Guidelines
Your digital submission should be no longer than five minutes in length and recorded ‘as live’, in one take and be unedited. Your
video should be landscape and you and your instrument should be face on and central to the camera. Please do not include any
talking in your submission.
Please use a smart phone camera your video with the internal microphone and no additional audio or visual enhancement equipment.
Please label your submission as outlined below.
If you’re using a smartphone/tablet
Step 1: Using the YouTube app (you can download for free from your relevant app store if you don’t already have it), please either
sign in or create an account. Once signed in, press the ‘video’ button in the top right corner of your screen.
Step 2: This will bring you to a menu from which you can upload your video. Once you’ve selected the video you’d like to upload,
you’ll be taken to a ‘trim’ screen. Then press ‘next’ (top right).
Step 3: Please name your video in the following format. If you’re applying for more than one position, please state what the
positions are.
Format: Initials – position applied for
Example: JB – Sub Principal 1st Violin
Step 4: At this point, you should select the option ‘unlisted’ for your privacy settings. This will allow you to share the URL
link so the Audition Panel can view your video. An unlisted video is not public and can’t be seen by anyone that doesn’t have the
link. Press ‘upload’ (Top Right). Once this has finished processing it will appear in the menu.
If you’re using a computer/laptop
Step 1: Go to www.youtube.com [http://www.youtube.com] and either sign in or create an account. Once signed in, you’ll see
‘create’ in the top right corner. Select ‘upload video’.
Step 2: This brings you to an upload screen. Press ‘select files’ to bring up your file menu. Select the video you’d like to
upload and press either ‘choose’ or ‘done’.
Step 3: After you have selected the video and uploaded it, you’ll be taken to the video details screen, where you can name and
describe the video. Please name your video in the following format. If you’re applying for more than one position, please state
what the positions are.
Format: Initials – position applied for
Example: JB – Sub Principal 1st Violin
Step 4: Press ‘next’ until you arrive at the ‘visibility’ screen. At this point you should select the option ‘unlisted’ from your
privacy settings. This will allow you to share the URL link so the audition panel can view your video. An unlisted video is not
public and can’t be seen by anyone that doesn’t have the link.
Right to Work
We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission
to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of
employment.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
The Glasshouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For posts where there is contact with children, young people and vulnerable
adults, the job advertisement and person specification will specify if a DBS check is a requirement.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
The Glasshouse aims to be an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy that all applicants and employees receive equal
treatment regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or civil partnership,
pregnancy/maternity or gender reassignment. Recruitment and selection procedures will be monitored to ensure that individuals are
selected and treated based on their relevant merits and abilities.
Deadline for applications: 17.00 on Monday 21st October 2024
Department & Team: Royal Northern Sinfonia & Classical Team
Location: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Working Hours: Members of Royal Northern Sinfonia work in line with the North Music Trust / Musicians’ Union agreement
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/working-performing/orchestral-work/orchestral-agreements-and-rates-or-pay/orchestral-agreements/royal-northern-sinfonia
Positions in organisation and starting salary:
Principal, 1st Violin (No. 3): £40,017
Sub Principal, 1st Violin: £37,322
Sub Principal, 1st Violin (job share): £37,322 (pro rata)
Sub Principal, 2nd Violin: £37,322
Reports to: Senior Orchestra & Personnel Manager
Works in conjunction with: Royal Northern Sinfonia musicians and the Classical Team
About the Orchestra
Dinis Sousa Principal Conductor
Maria Włoszczowska Artistic Partner
Nil Venditti Principal Guest Conductor
Thomas Zehetmair Conductor Laureate
Based at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Royal Northern Sinfonia is proud to be the orchestra of the North East of
England and Cumbria and has been a key part of the cultural landscape of the North East for over 60 years.
Led by our Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa, Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska and newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Nil
Venditti we give world-class performances with leading international artists across the North of England, nationally and
internationally, building on the legacy of former artistic leaders including Ivan Fischer, Richard Hickox, Heinrich Schiff, Lars
Vogt and Conductor Laureate Thomas Zehetmair.
Although our core repertoire is based around Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert we perform music spanning an extremely wide
range of musical styles and genres, giving our audiences and our musicians a varied musical diet. But whatever we play, it’s
always defined by a spirit of joy and infectious enthusiasm.
We’re passionate about our role in taking music to people across this large and diverse region which covers urban centres and well
as sparsely populated rural areas. This has made RNS an extremely flexible group, playing string quartets in country churches,
minimalist music in breweries and film music in large town halls.
Our unique inclusive ensemble, RNS Moves which is made up of disabled musicians and members of the orchestra, breaks down the
perceptions of what’s possible. Using orchestral and digital instruments they explore different ways of making music through
improvisation and perform arrangements of standard repertoire as well as new commissions.
We’re committed to expanding our work with schools and families and alongside concert programming within the building we’re
continuing to expand our creative work.
The orchestra’s involvement in participatory, co-created projects and digital work continues to expand and musicians regularly
take part in creative learning and schools projects and have a special relationship with both The Glasshouse ICM Centre for
Advanced Training and the two ‘In Harmony’ Schools in Tyneside.
Purpose of the Roles and Person Specification
We are looking to appoint four dynamic and enthusiastic musicians of the highest international calibre to the positions listed
below.
Principal, 1st Violin
Sitting No. 3 in the first violin section, this key role supports the Leader and Co-Leader and plays a crucial role in
communication within the section. There will be a requirement to sit up to co-lead and opportunities to lead.
Sub Principal, 1st and 2nd Violin
As one of four Sub Principal positions in each violin section, these two seats rotate regularly within their section including
sitting up to Principal when required.
Sub Principal, 1st Violin (Job Share)
Sharing one of the Sub Principal positions in the first violin section, this role will share the seat with a current member of
Royal Northern Sinfonia, with work being divided equally between the two job-share positions.
The successful candidates will:
* Be able to form a cohesive team with string colleagues in repertoire ranging from the Baroque period to the music of today
* Be a keen chamber music player and excited about the prospect of performing in many different formations under the banner of
RNS, taking the lead where necessary
* Be determined to play their part in audience development, brimming with project ideas, and be a passionate communicator about
classical music to different audiences in different settings
* Be as comfortable in learning and participation environments as they are on the concert stage, and value both equally
* Want to play a full part in the orchestral and musical life of the region and see themselves as advocates for the orchestra and
The Glasshouse ICM
Responsibilities and Duties
The role will include, but is not limited to:
* Rehearsals and performances in a range of venues and formats
* Media work, digital projects and commercial recordings
* Chamber music and ensemble performances in a range of formations
* Solo repertoire / formal recitals
* Directing performances of works where appropriate
* Working as part of a team to create new performance formats
Creative Learning is a vital part of The Glasshouse ICM and of the orchestra’s work. Duties within this area can include, but are
not limited to:
* Informal chamber music performances and recitals in community or learning settings
* Introducing performances
* Participating in planning and evaluation meetings
* Coaching of individuals and ensembles, both adults and young people
* Masterclasses
* Engagement with The Glasshouse ICM Centre for Advanced Training, which includes two ‘In Harmony’ Schools and Young Sinfonia
Selection Process, Submission Guidance and How to Apply
The recruitment process consists of three stages with the successful candidates being offered the relevant position within the
orchestra. Once all stages are complete, an offer of employment will be made and will include a probation period of six months.
This probation period will include regular feedback meetings with the Leader (and/or appropriate Section Leaders) and the Senior
Orchestra & Personnel Manager.
Information on how to submit your application, including technical guidelines and instructions on how to upload your digital
submission, can be found below.
By submitting an application, you are confirming your availability for all stages of the recruitment process as follows
Stage One: Digital Submission
Closing date: 17.00 on Monday 21 October 2024
Please submit a video recording which contains the following excerpts by 17.00 on Monday 21 October:
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4: 1st Movement, bars 1-110 (violin 1)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2: 1st Movement, letter A-B and D-F (violin 1)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Magic Flute Overture: bars 16-35 (violin 2)
Your submission needs to be recorded live, in one take and without any editing. Please note the panel will only hear the audio of
your submission.
We will aim to notify successful candidates from Stage One by the end of Monday 28th October 2024 at the latest.
Stage 2: In Person Live Audition
Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 November 2024
Your audition will take place at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2DF and will
consist of two parts.
Part A: A screened audition consisting of the first movement of a Mozart concerto (exposition only) and a contrasting concerto
(exposition only) of your own choice. An accompanist will be provided but do bring your own if you would like to.
Part B: An un-screened audition consisting of orchestral excerpts and a pre-selected movement of chamber music with members of the
panel. The repertoire for Stage Two, part B is listed below.
Excerpts
Johann Sebastian Bach St Matthew Passion No. 42: bars 1-51 (violin 1 - top line)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Romanza, bars 1-15 (violin 1 – no repeats)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 39: 4th Movement, beginning to b.42 (violin 2)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2: 1st Movement, letter A-B and D-F (violin 1)
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4: 1st Movement, bars 1-110 (violin 1)
Béla Bartók Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta: 4th Movement, bars 1-25 (violin 1)
Michael Tippett Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli: Figures 22-31, 79-83 and 89-end (violin 2)
Excerpts for Stage 2 can be found in the attachment above.
Chamber Music
Joseph Haydn String Quartet No. 4, Op.76 ‘Sunrise’: 1st Movement (violin 1)
Once the outcome of stage two has been communicated, candidates will be requested to provide their availability for stage three by
Friday 29 November 2024.
Stage 3: Trial (Paid work, Chamber Music, and interview)
Dates from January 2025 onwards
The final stage in the recruitment process will involve the successful candidates undertaking paid work with the orchestra in line
with the North Music Trust/Musicians’ Union Freelance Agreement.
For Principal positions this will consist of four patches of paid work, and for Sub Principal positions this will consist of three
patches of paid work. For all positions at least one patch will be centred around our core classical repertoire conducted by
Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa. You’ll also take part in a chamber music rehearsal with members of the panel and an interview
with the Leader (or appropriate Section Leaders) and the Senior Orchestra & Personnel Manager.
An additional patch of work may be offered to all candidates if the panel fail to reach a consensus.
How to Create your Digital Submission
We’ve prepared a short guide to help you to upload your stage one submission video to YouTube. This will be a private submission
and will only be heard by the panel and members of the orchestra management team who will verify your submission. The panel will
only hear the audio of your submission similar to a ‘screened’ audition.
Technical Guidelines
Your digital submission should be no longer than five minutes in length and recorded ‘as live’, in one take and be unedited. Your
video should be landscape and you and your instrument should be face on and central to the camera. Please do not include any
talking in your submission.
Please use a smart phone camera your video with the internal microphone and no additional audio or visual enhancement equipment.
Please label your submission as outlined below.
If you’re using a smartphone/tablet
Step 1: Using the YouTube app (you can download for free from your relevant app store if you don’t already have it), please either
sign in or create an account. Once signed in, press the ‘video’ button in the top right corner of your screen.
Step 2: This will bring you to a menu from which you can upload your video. Once you’ve selected the video you’d like to upload,
you’ll be taken to a ‘trim’ screen. Then press ‘next’ (top right).
Step 3: Please name your video in the following format. If you’re applying for more than one position, please state what the
positions are.
Format: Initials – position applied for
Example: JB – Sub Principal 1st Violin
Step 4: At this point, you should select the option ‘unlisted’ for your privacy settings. This will allow you to share the URL
link so the Audition Panel can view your video. An unlisted video is not public and can’t be seen by anyone that doesn’t have the
link. Press ‘upload’ (Top Right). Once this has finished processing it will appear in the menu.
If you’re using a computer/laptop
Step 1: Go to www.youtube.com [http://www.youtube.com] and either sign in or create an account. Once signed in, you’ll see
‘create’ in the top right corner. Select ‘upload video’.
Step 2: This brings you to an upload screen. Press ‘select files’ to bring up your file menu. Select the video you’d like to
upload and press either ‘choose’ or ‘done’.
Step 3: After you have selected the video and uploaded it, you’ll be taken to the video details screen, where you can name and
describe the video. Please name your video in the following format. If you’re applying for more than one position, please state
what the positions are.
Format: Initials – position applied for
Example: JB – Sub Principal 1st Violin
Step 4: Press ‘next’ until you arrive at the ‘visibility’ screen. At this point you should select the option ‘unlisted’ from your
privacy settings. This will allow you to share the URL link so the audition panel can view your video. An unlisted video is not
public and can’t be seen by anyone that doesn’t have the link.
Right to Work
We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission
to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of
employment.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
The Glasshouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For posts where there is contact with children, young people and vulnerable
adults, the job advertisement and person specification will specify if a DBS check is a requirement.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
The Glasshouse aims to be an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy that all applicants and employees receive equal
treatment regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or civil partnership,
pregnancy/maternity or gender reassignment. Recruitment and selection procedures will be monitored to ensure that individuals are
selected and treated based on their relevant merits and abilities.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.