Double Bass players wanted

We are a large, friendly amateur orchestra based in south London with a reputation for interesting concerts of almost professional standard. We have 4 (and sometimes 5) concerts a year from November to May with 7 or 8 rehearsals in advance on Monday evenings in Bromley.

Rehearsals are Monday night at Heath URC Halifax. Concert dates and programmes can be found on the website.

We are looking for 2+ double bass players. Minimum standard Grade 5. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings during term time 7.30pm to 9.30pm at All Saints Church IP33 3QW.

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

Very friendly community orchestra - combination of fun and quality (Grade 7+) with 3 concerts per year. Lots of players returned to their instruments after decades away from playing so it's never too late to come back to playing! We are looking to rebuild our bass section in 2026-2027 to complement our great cellos!

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

Leeds based orchestra with a commitment to taking classical music to people and places other orchestras don’t reach. We rehearse on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30 during term time. We do not operate formal auditions as we favour orchestral trials - come along to a rehearsal and see what you make of us. We know people have busy and complicated lives, so we endeavour to be accommodating! We currently have one double bass, but she'd like a buddy!

We are looking for a player to join us as a permanent member, and usually welcome players to join us for a few trial rehearsals first of all. We rehearse weekly on Monday evenings during term time and typically perform a concert each term, plus a few extra projects. For more information, see our website www.airedaleso.org.uk

We are seeking a double bass player to join our friendly, non-auditioning orchestra. We rehearse in Woodcote, Oxfordshire on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. Also upcoming concert on 14th November.

Seeking double bass players grade 7 standard to join the orchestra. We play 4 concerts per year and practise weekly in term time. See our website for more information.

1 Dec 2026

Amateur Orchestra based in South Liverpool, has vacancies for all strings, especially double bass. Rehearsals are every Tuesday, with a concert planned for 1 December.

Rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7.15 -8.45 at Newbridge School, Coalville. No concerts, no pressure! Film and classical music. Very friendly group. Please contact coalvillelightorchestra@outlook.com

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

Grade 6+ Over aged 16 unless accompanied by responsible adult Meet Fridays in termtime

We have vacancies for all strings, but especially looking for double basses. We rehearse Wednesday evenings in Kensal Green, NW London

We are looking for a double bassist to boost our section. We are a friendly, ambitious orchestra based in West London

28 Nov 2026

We are a young friendly and social orchestra who play to a relatively high standard. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 7:30pm to 9:45pm September to July with three concerts per year.

Camden Symphony Orchestra is one of London's leading non-professional orchestras. We have been a mainstay of musical life in north London for more than forty years with around seventy regular players. Under our Musical Director Levon Parikian, CSO seeks to combine the familiar staples of the Classical, Romantic and 20th century repertoire with less well-known and more challenging works. We rehearse on a weekly basis and perform three major orchestral concerts a year. We are looking for double basses to join our large string section.

We are looking for a permanent double bass player. We don't hold auditions but are looking for an experienced player for this important position.