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Current vacancies
We currently have vacancies in:-
- Strings – Upper Strings and Double Bass.
- Principal Oboe – Closing Date: 24th April 2024
Anyone interested should contact Karen Hardy via the contact form. Please see Members’ Info for details of rehearsals, concerts and membership rules. Auditions generally take place by inviting players to join a rehearsal when the conductor, section leader and committee will make a decision about a players standard
About the Orchestra
The Leicester Symphony Orchestra is made up of about 80 musicians of all ages. New players of a good standard are invited to join where there is a vacancy. Please refer to the list of current vacancies above. Please refer to the Subscriptions section on the website for current subscriptions rates. An extensive repertoire of 19th and 20th century symphonic music is performed.
Rehearsals usually take place at Mayflower Church Hall, Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 5PH unless otherwise stated, and there are usually six leading up to a concert, on Sunday afternoons (2 to 5pm) and Monday evenings (7.30 to 9.30pm). Further details are available from Karen Hardy or via our contact form.