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Violin players wanted

Amateur orchestras, bands and ensembles across the UK looking for violin players (strings).

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Violin — 1st and 2nd section players needed

Halifax Symphony Orchestra

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We rehearse on Monday evenings at heath URC church in Halifax. Please see the website for concerts dates and programmes

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Violin

South Cheshire Orchestra

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Violin

City of Southampton Orchestra (CSO)

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City 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

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Violin

The Borders Orchestra (Orchestra Y Ffiniau)

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Violin — 1st or 2nd

Portsmouth Philharmonic

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29 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

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Violin

Tonbridge Philharmonic Society

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We are always keen to hear from any violin players (Grade 7 or above) interested in joining us. We are a friendly and welcoming orchestra, and we perform a wide and stimulating repertoire including joint concerts with the TPS choir.

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Violin — 1st and 2nd

The Richmond Orchestra

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Violin — 2nd violin section players

Wokingham Philharmonic Orchestra

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Wokingham 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

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Violin — 1st violin section players

Wokingham Philharmonic Orchestra

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Wokingham 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

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Violin — Any

Wiltshire Rural Music Orchestra

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This is an amateur 'all abilities' orchestra. Anyone (and any instrument) is welcome.

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Violin — 1st and 2nd violins

Broughton String Orchestra

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Violin

Lancing Chamber Orchestra

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Violin — 1st Violin, 2nd Violin

Stamford Chamber Orchestra

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We are a friendly, high-quality amateur orchestra, always on the lookout for new violins, grade 8 or above. Please contact for more information!

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Violin

Chamber Orchestra of St Ives

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16 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!

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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

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Violin — 1st Violins and 2nd Violins

Gifford Ensemble

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We 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.

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Violin — 1st violin

Farnborough Concert Orchestra

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Grade 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

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Violin — We have space for a couple of experienced 1st Violins

Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra

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IOM 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.

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Violin

Finchley Symphony Orchestra

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Any violinists out there? If you fancy a relaxing Thursday evening playing wonderful music then get in touch - fsobuzz@gmail.com

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Violin — First and second violins

Harborne Orchestra

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Grade 6+ standard and age 16+ unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Can be a " rusty" player Meet Fridays in termtime

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Violin

The Hounslow Symphony Orchestra

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Violin

Colliers Wood Community OrchestraNEW

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We are a community orchestra and include adult players of all levels and all ages. No auditions, we meet weekly on Tuesday evenings during term time.

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Violin

Middlewich Concert Orchestra

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We always have vacancies for 1st and 2nd violinists. We don't hold auditions.

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Violin — All sections

South birmingham sinfonia

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