Applicants are invited to audition for the Hallé/Royal Northern College of Music String Leadership Course. 

Supported by Help Musicians UK, the course will run over one academic year and is based in the vibrant cultural city of Manchester.

A limited number of chairs will be available in September 2016 for outstanding British violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players who have recently or are in the process of completing postgraduate studies at a recognised UK, EU or international conservatoire, and who aspire to be the leading orchestral players of the future.

Successful applicants must be prepared to spend a large proportion of the year in Manchester and will be selected by audition process and a one day trial in Manchester.

Guaranteed minimum of £10,000 paid work with the Hallé and the chance to apply for the Charles Hallé Award worth £2,000.

Fee: In the region of £2,600 TBC

Students are mentored by and work in close collaboration with the Hallé’s section leaders, and their overall development will be overseen by the Music Director of the Hallé, Sir Mark Elder.

As well as providing orchestral training (including opportunities to play alongside the principal players) and high profile external public performances, the course will enable students to further develop their playing skills with instrumental tuition from Europe’s finest teachers at the RNCM together with specialist classes in communication and presentation skills, people management, chamber music, coaching and leadership, and education workshop delivery. A large number of previous course members now enjoy successful careers within the Hallé and orchestras around the world.

Application to admissions [at] rncm.ac.uk by CV and covering letter.