EXEC
President:
Name: Anna Ruddock
Year: 3rd
Subject: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Tenor Horn
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: English Folk Songs Suite
Favourite Wind Orch Social: Bake Off
Brief Description of Role: "As President I'm the main port of call of anything Wind Orch related! I supervise and help the exec, small band coordinators, and conductors in their role while liaising with the Music Centre, other societies, the SU, and any external organisations. I make sure any problems can be rectified as quickly as possible so Wind Orch can rehearse and perform at its best."
Vice-President/Treasurer:
Name: Martin Hill
Year: 4th
Subject: Mechanical Engineering
Instrument(s): Saxophone and Clarinet
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: Fate of the Gods
Favourite Wind Orch Social: Bowling
Brief Description of Role: "As treasurer I look after the society’s finances, and as vice-president I work closely with Anna to ensure that everything is run smoothly and provides the best possible experience for our members."
Secretary:
Name: Sam Medwell
Year: 2nd
Subject: Computer Science
Instrument(s): Saxophone
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: Fandango
Favourite Wind Orch Social: Bowling
Brief Description of Role: "As Secretary, I help organise the society. I'm responsible for booking rooms, maintaining the website and managing our mailing lists. I also take minutes at exec meetings and run our Beginners' Wind scheme."
Concert Manager:
Name: Bethan Davies-Asmar
Year of Study: 2nd
Course: History and Politics
Instrument(s): Flute
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: Shostakovich Jazz Suite No 2
Favourite Wind Orch Social: Just hanging out in the Duck after rehearsals
Brief Description of Role: "As Concert Manager, I organise all of the concerts and performance opportunities for the Wind Orchestra. This role includes liaising with venues, arranging member sign-ups, and establishing the plan for each event. My role also involves the set up of percussion for rehearsals, as well as coordinating the Wind Orchestra's participation in the National Concert Band Festival."
Marketing Manager:
Name: Alyssa Gibbons
Year: 2nd
Subject: PPE
Instrument(s): Clarinet and Saxophone
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: How to Train Your Dragon
Favourite Wind Orch Social: Quiz Night
Brief Description of Role: "My job is to market the orchestra - publicising events, encouraging people to join and letting people know about our concerts, through social media and other avenues. I’m also in-charge of ordering merchandise for members, so I’m looking forward to coming up with some ideas for merch so everyone can show their wind orch pride!"
Librarian (1):
Name: Ruth Pugh
Year of Study: 4th
Course: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: Holst Suite in Eb
Favourite Wind Orch Social: MC Ball
Brief Description of Role: "I’m one of the librarians for Wind Orch, which means I am responsible for ensuring everyone has enough parts in the folders, and if anyone wants a practice copy, then I make sure they get one, so please just ask! We also share music with other university wind orchestras, and make sure the library is up to date."
Librarian (2):
Name: Cameron Hammond
Year: 3rd
Subject: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Bassoon, Contrabassoon and Piano
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: Four Norfolk Dances
Favourite Wind Orch Social: Circling
Brief Description of Role: "I’m one of librarians for the wind orchestra. As part of my role, I organise sheet music and help find pieces for conductors. Also, as librarians, we manage swapping pieces of music between other bands (outside of the university). So if you have any questions about sheet music we’re the people to ask."
Socials and Welfare Officer:
Name: Sebastian Hamilton
Year: 4th
Subject: Engineering
Instrument(s): Trumpet and Cornet
Favourite Wind Orch Piece: Gladiator
Favourite Wind Orch Social: MC Ball
Brief Description of Role: "I organise socials, and make sure that everyone is having a good time. I am also the welfare officer, so I look after people who have any welfare concerns and direct them to uni avenues when appropriate."
SMALL BAND COORDINATORS
Liquorice Sticks:
Name: Alyssa Gibbons
Year of Study: 2nd
Course: PPE
Instrument(s): Clarinet and Saxophone
Favourite Small Band Piece: Wallace and Gromit
"I’m really looking forward to coordinating Liquorice Sticks this year - after a disrupted first year, It’ll be great meeting freshers and returners while playing a wide variety of music. Whether you’ve played the clarinet for years, or are fairly new, everyone’s welcome to join us!”
Flute Choir:
Name: Alicja Pietrzak
Year of Study: 2nd
Course: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Flute
Favourite Small Band Piece: Moon River
"I’m in charge of Flute Choir this year, so feel welcome to ask questions or give music requests. I will be happy to see you in rehearsals, no matter if you come every time, or you just had a less busy week and are down for some fun in playing."
Feeling Saxy:
Name: Martin Hill
Year of Study: 4th
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Instrument(s): Saxophone and Clarinet
Favourite Small Band Piece: Monsters Inc.
“I work with Sam to help run Feeling Saxy, our saxophone small band. The group is open to all, and offers regular rehearsals, gigs, and socials. Come along for the great pieces and fun vibes, we’d love to see you here!”
Feeling Saxy:
Name: Sam Medwell
Year of Study: 2nd
Course: Computer Science
Instruments: Saxophone
Favourite Small Band Piece: Rain Dance
"I work with Martin to run Feeling Saxy, Wind Orch's best small band. I look forward to trying new pieces and welcoming new members whilst carrying on Saxy's traditions. If you play the sax, you won't regret joining us."
Double Reeds:
Name: Daria Hall
Year of Study: 3rd
Course: Maths and Physics
Instrument(s): Oboe
"I run the double reed group with Cameron. This band is open to all levels so please do come along!"
Double Reeds:
Name: Cameron Hammond
Year of Study: 3rd
Course: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Bassoon, Contrabassoon and Piano
"I run the double reed small band along with Daria and would love to see as many double reedists (of any standard) here as possible :) "
CONDUCTORS
Term 1:
Name: Fernando Nodal
Year of Study: 3rd
Course: Chemistry
Instrument(s): Saxophone
"As one of the conductors this year, I am excited to take Wind Orchers out of their comfort zone, by exploring brand new repertoire! I look forward to working with such a talented and fun group of musicians."
Term 2:
Name: Ruth Pugh
Year of Study: 4th
Course: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
"As one of the student conductors for this term, I am responsible for choosing the pieces I conduct, and leading the band to a great performance of them. I hope to choose a range of fun and interesting pieces, drawing on years of experience playing in wind orchestras to make rehearsals fun and allowing people to play at their best! I can usually be found either in the maths building or somewhere in music, and I'm always up for a chat!"
Term 2:
Name: Toby Mills
Year of Study: 3rd
Course: Mathematics
Instrument(s): Trombone, voice and piano
"Really excited to wave my arms about and introduce the band to fun new pieces. I’ve really enjoyed leading vocal groups for a cappella, so I’m ready to extend that to the instrumental side of things as well!”