Violin players wanted
Amateur orchestras, bands and ensembles across the UK looking for violin players (strings).
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
The Salomon Orchestra
↗ website11 Oct 2026
There are rehearsals on 24/9, 29/9, 2/10, 6/10, and 9/10. Rehearsals from 19:00-22:00, Concert Smith Square, 3-6 Rehearsal, 7:30 concert. Main piece is John Adams' Harmonielehre. Conductor Chris Stark, Solist (Barber Violin Concerto) Charlie Lovell-Jones.
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
Violin
London International Concert Orchestra
↗ website11 Oct 2026
We rehearse on a Wednesday evening and are based at Hampstead Garden Suburb's Free Church, the London International Concert Orchestra is composed of retired and working professionals, recent graduates and amateur players; from all backgrounds and of all ages and nationalities united by our love of music, We have an exciting programme of music ahead of us and would very much like to add a couple more string players to the orchestra. Our next concert is on Sunday 11th October. Programme Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Dvorak Symphonic Variations and Sibelius 7th Symphony. Come and play and see if you'd like to join us
Violin — firsts and seconds
Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra
↗ website25 Oct 2026
London based string players - are you looking forward to autumn and getting back to orchestral playing? The Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra is one of London's leading and longest established amateur orchestras playing to a v high standard with our fantastic conductor Christopher Stark. We are a very friendly group and share a lot of good cake! We rehearse on Sundays in Camden for a few weeks before each of our three concerts. Members are talented amateurs of all ages, music students, young professionals, music teachers. Music students do not pay membership fees. Next season has some great music, starting with a concert that includes Beethoven 1 and a beautiful saxophone piece performed by our winning Soloist of the Year Megan Glover Rehearsals start Sept 27th and the concert is at 6.30pm on Oct 25th at St John’s Waterloo. For rehearsal dates go to https://erso.london/members/current-detailed-concert-schedule/ Players taking part are eligible to enter our Soloist of the Year competition (no entry fees) and win the chance to be our October 2027 soloist. https://erso.london/erso-soloist-of-the-year/ Interested? contact us on First Desk or email us on Ersoinfo@gmail.com
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