Mathura Kathirgamanathan

My name is Mathura, I am a first-year medical student, and I would be thrilled to be your next Concert Band Manager! Having joined Concert Band at the start of this year, I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting people across UCL. I have also had fun playing a variety of different pieces of music in rehearsals and concerts. 

I can play the Piano and the Flute, and maybe the odd note or two on the French Horn. I have also been a part of a few ensembles at school and a marching band with the cadets, so I would love to use these skills as your next Manager! What I love about Concert Band is the friendly and relaxed nature of the society (biscuit breaks are also a highlight) – we have new people joining every week, yet we still pull together to sound amazing at concerts, playing from a range of musical genres.

As a potential manager, I would like to develop the social side of the society – this includes organising dinners or evenings out, and I would also love to grow Concert Band’s social media! As much as I would enjoy playing 'How to Train Your Dragon' over and over again, it would be great to get as many people involved with choosing the pieces of music we play through informal polls, in order to make Concert Band more enjoyable and inclusive for everyone.

It would be amazing to be your next Concert Band Manager for the upcoming year. If elected, I cannot wait to get started with the role, and I look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions!