We have a two-tier committee system: executive and artistic.
🧙 Executive Committee
Our executive committee help with the overall running of the society, as well as larger concerts and socials throughout the year such as the Christmas Concert and Summer Ball.
Freya Sage
PresidentHey, I’m Freya (she/her) and I’ll be your president this year! I’m a fourth year maths student and I play flute, sax, piano and very questionably clarinet! I’ve been part of exec for the last two years and I’m really excited to take it up a notch and, along with an incredible committee, lead the best society at UoN!
Holly Davis
Vice-PresidentHi, I’m Holly (She/Her) this year’s Vice-President and one of the Clarinet Conductors. I’m a third year History student but I play tenor saxophone and clarinet more than I do the actual degree! I’m really excited to give conducting a go this year and organise the Christmas Extravaganza concert at the end of term which is always a highlight!! :))
Harriet Lowe
General Secretary| My name’s Harriet (any pronouns) and I’m your Gen Sec this year! I’m a master’s student studying music, having completed my undergrad here too (apparently I can’t leave) I play the flute and piccolo and I can’t wait to collate everyone’s beautiful quotes to share in the weekly email 😁 |
Rebecca Aldred
TreasurerHi, I’m Rebecca (She/Her) and I am this years Treasurer and one of the Flute Conductor’s. I’m a second year maths student, I play the flute and I’m currently teaching myself the clarinet! I am so excited to be on committee this year, make some great music and hopefully be able to raise loads of money for charity!
Rosie Clark
Ensembles CoordinatorHeya! My name is Rosie (She/Her) and I am the Ensembles Coordinator this year. I am a second year Music student and I play Percussion and Clarinet. Something I am most looking forward to this year is giving everyone opportunities to share music and to play with you all again!
Maryann Cooke
Publicity and Marketing OfficerHi, I’m Maryann (She/Her) and I am this year’s Publicity and Marketing Officer and one of the Saxophone’s Conductors. I’m a second year Politics and International Relations student and I play flute, clarinet and love all things saxophone. I can’t wait to be a part of executive committee this year to keep the society running and spread some Blowsoc love through our social media !
Paul Emmett
Tour ManagerI’m Paul (He/Him) and I am the Tour Manager this year. I am also one of the Trombones Conductors, Brass Band Conductors, Concert Band Conductors, and one of the Assistant Wind Orchestra Conductors. I am a second year Music student, focusing on composition and conducting as well as playing the trombone. I am really excited to be on the Executive and Artistic committees this year and can’t wait for tour later on in the year!
Emily Shell
Wellbeing CoordinatorHi, I’m Em (she/her) and I am this year’s Wellbeing Coordinator and one of the Brass Conductors. I am a second year Music and Philosophy student and my main instrument is trombone. I also love playing piano and guitar, as well as learning other instruments which give me the opportunity to play in the variety of amazing ensembles we have! I can’t wait to get the Blowsoc family back together again and am so excited to meet all of our new members 🙂
Orlagh Ward
Social SecretaryHello, my name is Orlagh and I am the social secretary this year for Blowsoc. I am a second year aerospace engineering student and play the saxophone. I can’t wait to be a part of committee by helping everyone get involved in different socials and help everyone make new friends along the way.
🧚 Artistic Committee
These guys are the people you may see more of day-to-day. They run the individual ensembles, complete with concert-organising, conducting, and biscuit-getting.
Emily
Flutes ManagerHi, I’m Emily (She/ Her) and I am this years flutes manager. I am a third year Psychology student and I play the flute. I can’t wait to oversee the flutes this year, play some great music, get to know everybody (new and old) and of course eat lots of biscuits! I think we have a great group and can’t wait to do some amazing performances this year!
Rebecca Aldred
Flutes ConductorHi, I’m Rebecca (She/Her) and I am this years Treasurer and one of the Flute Conductor’s. I’m a second year maths student, I play the flute and I’m currently teaching myself the clarinet! I am so excited to be on committee this year, make some great music and hopefully be able to raise loads of money for charity!
Alex
Flutes ConductorHeyyy I’m Alex (they/them) and I’m one of the flutes conductors for this year :)) I’m a second year Music and Philosophy student and I play flute and piano. (I am also a massive fan of Harry Styles so please feel free to talk to me about him). I’m very excited about being a conductor this year and putting myself out there and I love a bit of banter so rehearsals won’t be boring I promise xoxo
Gwen Bevan
Saxophones ManagerHi I’m Gwen (She/Her) and this year I am the Saxophones Manager. I play the violin (although not in BlowSoc!) Clarinet and have recently started playing the Saxophone. I’m a final year Pharmacy student and I can’t wait to enjoy my last year playing with some amazing ensembles!
Alex Jones
Saxophones ConductorHiya! I’m Alex (She/Her) and I’m one of the Saxophone’s conductors. I’m a third year Politics and Economics student and play clarinet, saxophone and trombone! I’m conducting both Philharmonia and Saxophones this year so will be fun to have such a range of ensembles! I’m also Mussoc president for anyone in both societies!
Maryann Cooke
Saxophones ConductorHi, I’m Maryann (She/Her) and I am this year’s Publicity and Marketing Officer and one of the Saxophone’s Conductors. I’m a second year Politics and International Relations student and I play flute, clarinet and love all things saxophone. I can’t wait to be a part of executive committee this year to keep the society running and spread some Blowsoc love through our social media !
Ellen Bicknell
Clarinets ManagerHi, I’m Ellen (She/Her) and I am this year’s Clarinets Manager. I’m a second year Music student and I play clarinet, saxophone and various other instruments. I’m excited to be apart of the artistic committee and run clarinets for 22/23 playing fun music and creating amazing memories!!!
Holly Davis
Clarinets ConductorHi, I’m Holly (She/Her) this year’s Vice-President and one of the Clarinet Conductors. I’m a third year History student but I play tenor saxophone and clarinet more than I do the actual degree! I’m really excited to give conducting a go this year and organise the Christmas Extravaganza concert at the end of term which is always a highlight!! :))
Joe Gibson
Clarinets ConductorHi, I’m Joe, my pronouns are He/Him and I am going to be conducting Clarinets this year. I am a fourth year Physics student and I play Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone and piano. I can’t wait to perform some great music with Clarinets, as well as meet lots of new and returning members!
Samuel Davis
Concert Band Conductor, Double Reeds ConductorHi, I’m Samuel (He/Him) and I am one of the conductors for Concert Band and Double Reeds Ensemble this year. I’m a third year Music student and I play oboe, cor anglais, violin and piano, and I am trying my best to learn the saxophone. I am so excited to be conducting these ensembles this year as I get to be part of some incredible music making as well as having the privilege to work with and meet some incredible people!
Afiq Luqman
Concert Band ManagerHello, My name is Afiq and this year I am the manager for our lovely concert band! I’m a final year Psychology student and I love playing the clarinet. I would love for everyone to join concert band and we will play various music genres. Hope to see everyone enjoying concert band this year!
Lowri Powell
Brass Band ManagerHiya, I’m Lowri (She/Her)! I’m this years Brass Band Manager and a third year Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience student. I play cornet and have done for just over 10 years now, I’ve always loved the social side of banding and can’t wait for that to continue next year with all the concerts and socials!
Alisdair Cole
Brass Band Assistant ManagerHi, I’m Alisdair (He/Him) and I’ll be your Assistant Manager for Brass Band this year. I’m a second year mathematics student who plays the trombone for the band. I can’t wait to help run the band and meet our new and returning members!
Ben Rindl
Brass Band Contest Manager, Wind Orchestra Personnel ManagerHi, I’m Ben, my pronouns are he/him and I’ll be this years Brass Band Contests Manager and the Wind Orchestra Personnel Manager. I’m a third year Music and Music Technology student with my main instrument being the euphonium. I’m really excited to be involved with Blowsoc and I’m looking forward to organising the band ready for UniBrass and working with Wind Orchestra to make it super fun and memorable for all!
Emily Shell
Brass Band ConductorHi, I’m Em (she/her) and I am this year’s Wellbeing Coordinator and one of the Brass Conductors. I am a second year Music and Philosophy student and my main instrument is trombone. I also love playing piano and guitar, as well as learning other instruments which give me the opportunity to play in the variety of amazing ensembles we have! I can’t wait to get the Blowsoc family back together again and am so excited to meet all of our new members :))
Paul Emmett
Trombones Conductor, Brass Band Conductor, Concert Band Conductor, Assistant Wind Orchestra ConductorI’m Paul (He/Him) and I am the Tour Manager this year. I am also one of the Trombones Conductors, Brass Band Conductors, Concert Band Conductors, and one of the Assistant Wind Orchestra Conductors. I am a second year Music student, focusing on composition and conducting as well as playing the trombone. I am really excited to be on the Executive and Artistic committees this year and can’t wait for tour later on in the year!
Seb Jowett
Trombones ConductorHi, I’m Seb (He/Him) and I am one of this year’s trombone ensemble conductors. I’m a third year electrical and electronic engineering student and I play the bass trombone and bass guitar. I’m really looking to playing some amazing piece on arguably the most fun instrument!
Ella Townsend
Moonlighters Musical Director, Wind Orchestra Assistant ConductorHello! I’m Ella (She/Her) and I am the Moon’s Musical Director this year, as well as the Wind Orchestra Assistant Conductor. I am doing an MRes in Music Composition and I play the trumpet. I am looking forward to playing some absolute tunes with Blowsoc this year!
Lucy Blick
Moonlighters ManagerHi, I’m Lucy (she/her) and I am the Manager for the Moonlighters Big Band this year. I’m a second year Music student and am a first study Jazz Vocalist. I’m really excited to be working with Moons and Blowsoc this year and can’t wait to play some absolute tunes with some of the best players :))
Rachael Proud
Wind Orchestra Concerts ManagerHi! I’m Rachael (She/her) and I’m this year’s Wind Orchestra Concerts manager. I’m a first year English Literature and Languages student and I play the flute and saxophone. I’m so excited to get stuck in and get involved in this role – I know that wind orchestra is awesome, and I’ll do my best to make sure that every concert has the audience loving Wind Orch as much as we do!