Principal Trombone (No. 2)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Trombone Performance Orchestral Experience Sight-reading Section Playing Opera Repertoire Concert Repertoire Audition Preparation Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Trombone (No. 2)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced, positive, and well-motivated musician to fill the position of Principal Tenor Trombone No. 2.

About the Orchestra

The Orchestra of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. With headquarters in Leeds and deep roots across the community, we devise work to tour throughout the North of England, as well as nationally and internationally, and invest in dedicated educational partnerships throughout each season.

Requirements and Process

Please read below and download the job description and the application and audition process for information on the position, recruitment process and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Applicants will be able to download the complete audition excerpts directly from Musical Chairs after an application has been created. Complete excerpts are listed in the document 'Application and Audition Information' below.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Stages and Dates

  • Application to be submitted via Musical Chairs by 10.59pm Sunday 24 May.
  • Selected candidates will be invited to submit a Preliminary AV audition via Musical Chairs by Monday 15 June.
  • Following this, selected candidates will be invited to audition at the Howard Opera Centre in Leeds on Wednesday 15 or Friday 17 July 2026. Please note the panel cannot offer alternate audition dates.

If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Additional Links

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  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Musicians Union House Agreement
  • Job Description (pdf)
  • Application and Audition Information (pdf)

Closing date: 24 May 2026 22:59 GMT

Posted: 29 Apr 2026

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