Calleva Assistant Conductor
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra £22,497 Closing date 02 February 2026
Are you a conductor – aged 35 or below – on the cusp of your professional career? Do you want to conduct a broad range of repertoire and assist some of the world’s leading guest conductors?
We’re looking for applicants for the next Calleva Assistant Conductor Competition, a two-day event with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at its home venue, Lighthouse, Poole. The winner becomes the BSO’s next Calleva Assistant Conductor.
The 12-month role is the perfect platform to launch a professional career: you’ll assist guest conductors and work with the Orchestra’s artistic team, which includes Chloé Van Soeterstède, David Hill, Kirill Karabits and the opportunity to be mentored by Chief Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. You’ll conduct the full orchestra in professional performances and direct smaller chamber-scale ensembles in a range of settings, from music education to creative health and wellbeing.
07716098387
2 Seldown Lane
Poole
BH15 1UG
We’re looking for applicants for the next Calleva Assistant Conductor Competition, a two-day event with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at its home venue, Lighthouse, Poole. The winner becomes the BSO’s next Calleva Assistant Conductor.
The 12-month role is the perfect platform to launch a professional career: you’ll assist guest conductors and work with the Orchestra’s artistic team, which includes Chloé Van Soeterstède, David Hill, Kirill Karabits and the opportunity to be mentored by Chief Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. You’ll conduct the full orchestra in professional performances and direct smaller chamber-scale ensembles in a range of settings, from music education to creative health and wellbeing.
Contact details
fporter@bsorchestra.co.uk07716098387
2 Seldown Lane
Poole
BH15 1UG