Job Opportunity: Orchestra Leader with the Irish Chamber Orchestra

The Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) is recruiting an Orchestra Leader to join its ensemble, resident at the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, University of Limerick.

More information here.

The role involves leading the orchestra in national and international performances across a repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary and Irish music. Applicants should be accomplished violinists with leadership experience in a chamber or symphonic context. The position includes work with ICO’s Artistic Partner Henning Kraggerud and visiting artists.

Applicants should review the full Brief of Leader Position, Candidate Information Pack, and ICO Strategy 2024–2028.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at 23:59.

Auditions and interviews will take place in mid-October at the ICO Studio, University of Limerick.