Junior Fellows in Chamber Music

Salary Grade: £39.93 per hour
Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 30 March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 28 April 2026

The RNCM Chamber Music Department is looking to recruit an established and successful chamber ensemble or chamber musician(s) for the role of Junior Fellow in Chamber Music for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

The RNCM Junior Fellowship in Chamber Music enables holders to gain experience, confidence and connections that will help to establish a professional profile as well as developing musical understanding and artistic individuality. It will grant a flourishing ensemble/musician the space and time to delve into the repertoire and to examine the ever-changing dynamic of playing and performing in a small chamber ensemble. Holders of this position are considered members of the wider team of fellows and will be expected to participate fully in RNCM life.

Applicants should have wide experience as professional chamber players, a commitment to education and a willingness to work with young ensembles on a regular basis at the RNCM. The successful appointee(s) will contribute as performers as both an ensemble/individual and alongside students; in the RNCM’s busy programme of performances they will act as ambassadors of the College, and they will become an active part of the RNCM’s world-renowned Chamber Music department.

Applications are invited from existing string quartets, string trios, piano quartets, piano trios, and individual string or piano ensemble players that are:

• Performing regularly as ensemble and chamber musicians and have evidence to support this.
• Developing a profile as established chamber musicians.
• Able to demonstrate potential and a commitment to the continuity and success of their careers.
• Prepared to act as ambassadors for the Royal Northern College of Music.
• Able to provide a portfolio of publicity material and/or commercially available recorded material.
• Motivated to develop their full potential as ensemble players through the opportunities provided by this fellowship.

Previous Junior Fellows have included the Sitkovetsky Piano Trio, Heath Quartet, Trio Gaspard, Notos Piano Quartet and Paddington Piano Trio.

This is a fixed-term role from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing current publicity materials, including photographs and a link to a current website with at least two recent recordings of contrasting works (links are acceptable). Details of two referees of musicians of international standing should also be included. Ensemble CVs should include applicable details of all group members.

If you are shortlisted for interview, the live audition will include an interview, observed teaching and performance.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at [email protected]

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone.  We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.