Instrumentalist

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is an amateur symphony orchestra with professional leader and conductor which rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Dulwich and usually gives 3 concerts a year.  We play the standard classical orchestral repertoire as well as works by modern and less frequently played composers. 

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is an amateur symphony orchestra with professional leader and conductor which rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Dulwich and usually gives 3 concerts a year.  We play the standard classical orchestral repertoire as well as works by modern and less frequently played composers.  

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is an amateur symphony orchestra with professional leader and conductor which rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Dulwich and usually gives 3 concerts a year.  We play the standard classical orchestral repertoire as well as works by modern and less frequently played composers.  

Context of the Role

The Leader is a central figure in the orchestra. They must have several years of high-level experience of orchestral playing, be trained at least to conservatoire level, have a robust polished technique capable of handling the major orchestral solos, and be able to technically advise members of the string section. They must have flexibility of expression, and possess an ability to adapt to different styles and shape phrases.

The Leader must inspire confidence throughout the orchestra and have the confidence of the Artistic Director to interpret their ideas and make them sound as they imagine. This mainly affects the string sections, but may also influence the orchestra at large.

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