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Vacancies

Come and work with Ireland's flagship period instrument orchestra!

Cellist Jonny Byers, in rehearsal.

Musicians

We invite applications to work with the orchestra on a rolling basis from musicians who:

- perform to a professional standard on an orchestral period instrument (e.g. violin, viola, cello, double bass, viola da gamba, violone, harpsichord, chamber organ, traverso, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, chalumeau, natural trumpet, baroque/classical horn, sackbut).

 

Please note that applicants must have a period-appropriate setup and must ensure that they:

- are citizens of an EU country or the UK, or have an appropriate permit in place to work in the EU.

- can demonstrate a track record of excellence in period performance, with a good degree of orchestral experience. 

Young musicians aged 18-24 are encouraged to explore the opportunities on offer through the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra and the Apprentice Programme.

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Professional players of a period instrument should send a CV and a link to an audio/video sample of their work.

 

Please note that submissions are reviewed periodically and, due to the volume of correspondence received we cannot promise to respond to applications individually. 

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Production Assistants

We invite applications to work with the orchestra on a rolling basis from individuals interested in taking on freelance production work. 

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As a part of the production team, your role would be to assist in the smooth running of the logistics of a performance day, working closely with the IBO’s General Manager. Production Assistants form a part of the backstage and front of house teams, working efficiently on a range of tasks.

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BACKSTAGE TEAM 

Responsibilities include:
• Moving larger instruments on and off transport and into rehearsal/ performance
venues.
• Erecting signage for backstage and front of house facilities as required
• Assisting in setting up the orchestra space prior to performance/rehearsal
• Organising refreshments for the musicians
• Working swiftly to pack the performance space away after the performance has ended
• Assisting additional production teams e.g. RTE Lyric Fm broadcast teams with loading/unloading equipment as required.

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FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM 

Responsibilities include:
• Directing ticket holders to the relevant area for their ticket band.
• Selling merchandise before, after and during the interval of the concert.
• Answering FAQs regarding, for example, location of toilet facilities, duration of interval
• Ringing the bell to signal 5 minutes until the end of the interval
• Setting up merchandise stalls with stock (CDs, tote bags and programmes)
• Passing any complaints to a designated member of IBO staff.

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Email address for applications: 

doireann@irishbaroqueorchestra.com

 

Content of application:

Cover letter & CV outlining any relevant experience (although experience is not essential)

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