Violin players wanted
Amateur orchestras, bands and ensembles across the UK looking for violin players (strings).
Violin — 1st and 2nd section players needed
Halifax Symphony Orchestra
↗ websiteWe rehearse on Monday evenings at heath URC church in Halifax. Please see the website for concerts dates and programmes
Violin
City of Southampton Orchestra (CSO)
↗ websiteCity Of Southampton Orchestra Would you like to join one of the leading non-professional orchestras on the South Coast? We rehearse every Tuesday evening during term time We have spots available for Double Basses, Trombones and Violins Double Bass requirements: 🎼 Play to a high standard and have some experience of symphonic playing Trombone requirements: 🎵 Tenor trombone (sharing the first chair for the right candidate), subject to trial period Violin requirements: 🎻 Minimum Grade 8 standard, subject to assessment and trial period If this sounds appealing to you then do get in touch! Email cso.membership@gmail.com Web https://www.csorchestra.org/join
Violin — 1st or 2nd
Portsmouth Philharmonic
↗ website29 Nov 2026
Find out more from our website portsmouthphilharmonic.org and if you are interested in joining us contact us by email - enquiries@portsmouthphilharmonic.org We are an open-access orchestra and don't require an audition
Violin — 2nd violin section players
Wokingham Philharmonic Orchestra
↗ websiteWokingham Philharmonic Orchestra is a newly formed amateur orchestra in Berkshire looking for regular orchestra members of all ages. You need to be approx. Grade 7+ level to cope with the music we play, with a bit of practice. Ages 16+ welcome. We are a dedicated friendly and supportive group, with an active WhatsApp and social media presence and social events. We aim for 2 local concerts per year. Whether you have an instrument gathering dust and you wish to get back into playing, or you are a seasoned player, and you wish to try us out, please do come along to a rehearsal, or a few! When: Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.15pm (term time only) Where: Windmill Primary School, Fernlea Drive, Woosehill, Wokingham, RG41 3DR Parking available. Rail/bus stops within walking distance. For more information visit: www.wokinghamphilharmonic.org
Violin — 1st violin section players
Wokingham Philharmonic Orchestra
↗ websiteWokingham Philharmonic Orchestra is a newly formed amateur orchestra in Berkshire looking for regular orchestra members of all ages. You need to be approx. Grade 7+ level to cope with the music we play, with a bit of practice. Ages 16+ welcome. We are a dedicated friendly and supportive group, with an active WhatsApp and social media presence and social events. We aim for 2 local concerts per year. Whether you have an instrument gathering dust and you wish to get back into playing, or you are a seasoned player, and you wish to try us out, please do come along to a rehearsal, or a few! When: Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.15pm (term time only) Where: Windmill Primary School, Fernlea Drive, Woosehill, Wokingham, RG41 3DR Parking available. Rail/bus stops within walking distance. For more information visit: www.wokinghamphilharmonic.org
Violin — Any
Wiltshire Rural Music Orchestra
↗ websiteThis is an amateur 'all abilities' orchestra. Anyone (and any instrument) is welcome.
Violin — 1st Violin, 2nd Violin
Stamford Chamber Orchestra
↗ websiteWe are a friendly, high-quality amateur orchestra, always on the lookout for new violins, grade 8 or above. Please contact for more information!
Violin
Chamber Orchestra of St Ives
↗ website16 Jan 2027
Actively recruiting new string players for our monthly rehearsals in our beautiful (& warm) church in St Ives, Cambridgeshire - know anyone who might be willing to give us a go? Send us a message Chambercosi20@gmail.com to get full details, we'd love to see you!
Violin — 1st and 2nd seats
Coalville Light Orchestra
No concerts. Friendly community orchestra. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7.15-8.45. Playing film and classical musical. Please contact coalvillelightorchestra.com
Violin — 1st Violins and 2nd Violins
Gifford Ensemble
↗ websiteWe are looking for Violinists at grade 6 standard or above to join our friendly group. We rehearse Sunday evenings 7.15-.8.45 during term time at Trust Hall, Stoke Gifford, North Bristol, BS34 8PE We are a small Ensemble and do not have a conductor but play ‘in the round’ which works well.
Violin — 1st violin
Farnborough Concert Orchestra
↗ websiteGrade 6+ We play a wide variety of music - classical, film, tv, pop We have 4 concerts each season A lovely, friendly, welcoming orchestra See our website for more details. Tuesday eve rehearsals
Violin — We have space for a couple of experienced 1st Violins
Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra
↗ websiteIOM Symphony Orchestra is an amateur orchestra, but players need to be of at least grade 6 standard (higher for 1st violin) and have some orchestral experience. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in term time at St.Johns Primary School.
Violin — First and second violins
Harborne Orchestra
↗ websiteGrade 6+ standard and age 16+ unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Can be a " rusty" player Meet Fridays in termtime
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