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Hi!! I’m Paula, a Biomed first year, and I’ve been part of the 1st violins section since September 2025. As a shy-ish fresher I found our current managers and the team as a whole to be super inclusive, very successfully integrating novices into the existing society. I’d love to build on this for new 2026 arrivals, making all aspects of orchestra life positive from rehearsals to karaoke to concert black.
Our society not only orchestrates music but logistics too and I would love to be a part of this ‘behind the scenes’ next year. I’m dedicated and hard working, and will collaborate with the other roles to organise venues, programmes, socials and much more. I feel privileged to be part of string orchestra and hope I can give back.
Photo creds: Joseph Karl Stieler (feat Chart G. Petey)
Recents asked questions:
Q: Who are you?
A: Luqmaan Markar.
Q: Why are you running?
A: To follow in the footsteps of the great Mike Park and absolutely not a single other manager of string orchestra (this year)
Q: Who is your favourite composer
A: The one that did the four seasons
Q: Who is your favourite person
A: See question 1
Q: Why are you so cool
A: I can’t help it
Q: What will you contribute as manager
A: Reels, sweets (including haram ones), net zero string orchestra emissions by 2030, punish Alfonso for crimes against Music Orchestra, funness.
Q: Why do you review pizzas on your insta
A: Go away
Endorsements:
“Luqmaan, a cellist in his first year always goes above and beyond to make musical ensembles a happier, funnier and better place for everyone. His humour and his dedication are key characteristics for this role.” (Elyas, timpani)
‘Luqmaan is a great leader and cellist and would be well-suited for this role” (Adrian, cello)
“Luqmaan can always be counted on to bring good humour and levity to rehearsals, and would bring this energy to the role.” (Lauren, bassoon)
“A […] on point first desk cellist, a real good sport with marvellous wit, and someone who would no doubt go down as a bloody excellent ensemble manager” (Benson, conductor)
“u are amazing” (Yui, cello)
“he might stop playing seven nation army if we vote him in” (Ryan, violin)
“He cracks me up innit” (Seb, cello)
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Hello everyone, my name is Éléonore and I am running for String Orchestra Manager !
As a cello player, String Orchestra has been an integral part of my student experience so far. Meeting my friends every Friday, playing such fun and stimulating repertoire, munching on biscuits at break time and hanging out at the pub after rehearsal: these are some of my best memories at UCL. That's why I want to get involved so that I can share my love for Strings.
As String Orchestra Manager, I will make sure each rehearsal runs smoothly so that we can work towards putting together amazing concerts, in a welcoming, fun and vibrant atmosphere. With me, String Orchestra will continue to grow and flourish!
If you love this ensemble and want to see it in good hands next year, vote for me ! I will not let you down ;)
Thank you all and see you again soon,
Best musical wishes, Éléonore