Todmorden Orchestra is seeking our next Principal Viola

We’re looking for a confident and accomplished viola player who will:

• Attend rehearsals reliably
• Collaborate with our leader and other string principals with regard to bowings, fixing etc.
• Help and encourage our viola section to play with confidence and enjoyment

Experience as a section leader is desirable, but we’d also welcome applications from players looking to step up to this role for the first time.

We’re a friendly and ambitious amateur symphony orchestra at the heart of Todmorden’s cultural life, conducted by Nick Concannon Hodges. We perform four to five times a year in the magnificent surroundings of Todmorden Town Hall to loyal and enthusiastic audiences.

We rehearse every Tuesday 7:30–9:30pm in Todmorden town centre, just five minutes’ walk from the train station, and our players join us from a wide area – Manchester, Rochdale, Halifax, Burnley and beyond.

If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you. We give all new members a warm welcome.

Please email secretary@todmordenorchestra.org.uk by Monday 30 November 2026 with details of your orchestral experience.

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