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Orchestral Collective Agreements

Our collective agreements with orchestras cover the salaries, rates of pay, and terms and conditions for those who play in orchestras, whether you are an employed or freelance player. Where a collective agreement does not exist, the MU Orchestral Rates apply.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

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Orchestral news

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Empowering Orchestral Musicians: Webinar Recording Available

This webinar, exclusive for MU members, uses recent campaigning at Welsh National Opera as a case study to explore how empowering orchestral musicians in the workplace can drive change — serving as a practical introduction to workplace activism in the sector.

Published: 30 April 2025

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