Current Vacancies
BCO is a warm and friendly orchestra and the rehearsals are productive, but always positive and never intimidating! Transport (in the form of sharing a lift from fellow players) can also always be arranged.
“I thoroughly enjoy playing the violin with BCO and find it such a rewarding and musically fulfilling experience. Stefan (our conductor) is inspiring and motivational and our section leaders are always supportive. We do work hard in rehearsals but there is always humour and they are immensely fun. It’s a privilege to play in BCO, and I truly feel I am a better player for it!” Sam Roome (BCO member, violin)
DOUBLE BASS
Guideline standard Grade 8 – please email strings-coordinator@bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk with brief details if you would like to apply.
STRINGS
BCO is happy to welcome new string players in all sections.The required playing level advice is equivalent grade 7/8 Please email strings-coordinator@bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk with brief details if you would be interested in playing with the orchestra.
For other instruments, if you are interested in leaving your details with us in case either a vacancy or a deputising opportunity should arise, please email the relevant section coordinator below:
woodwind-coordinator@bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk
brass-coordinator@bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk
The guideline playing standard required is Grade 8.
We rehearse on term-time Mondays, between 7.30 and 9.30 pm, at Ashton Park School, Bristol. We are always pleased to help new members and we can often arrange shared transport.