Music Society: Chamber Choir Manager

I have had so much fun being a part of Chamber Choir during my first year. It has been such a rewarding experience, particularly because of the magical concerts we performed, the talented people I got to sing next to and learn from, and the exceptional organisation of the managers – something I would hope to maintain!

If I were manager, it would be wonderful to again organise full-length concerts for the first and second term; these were a perfect showcase of both the choir’s technical talent, and an ability to string narrative elements between pieces. I would leave the option to hold any event(s) in the third term entirely up to the wishes of the choir. I would also love to sing some more pieces by non-English composers, as there’s such a wealth of amazing music in other languages. That said, I would push for the choir to have a bigger role in choosing what music we sing – especially if someone knows of a piece that isn’t often performed, but would suit this chamber choir well!

Last year, I had the responsibility of choosing and rehearsing with a group of singers for a term, for my school’s house singing competition. I thoroughly enjoyed this role, and it taught me much about organising an ensemble, equipment, and music. I am a passionate choral singer myself; I started singing in a chapel choir ten years ago as a treble, and last year completed a diploma as a countertenor. Alongside the UCL Chamber Choir, I sing as a choral scholar at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea.

Hi everyone, my name is Alex, I am a 2nd year PhD student and I am really excited to be running to be your chamber choir manager next year. I have thoroughly enjoyed working and performing with chamber choir over the past two years. I have witnessed first-hand the dedication, talent and hardwork that everyone has brought to the table that has enabled us to put on some high quality concerts. It is my hope that we improve upon that and achieve even greater things next year. I've had some wonderful experiences with this choir and endeavour to create that for others as well.

My personal experience includes managing choirs at my previous university during my undergraduate studies and almost 20 years of ensemble singing. I will bring this knowledge and experience forward to help us collaboratively set our concert programs and produce high quality concerts that brings joy and wonder to our audiences and ourselves.

I am committed to making chamber choir enjoyable for all involved with a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected and supported. I will always make time to listen to your ideas, concerns and feedback and incorporate them into the chamber choir experience. I understand the demands of academic life and will do everything in my power to accommodate everyone's needs to ensure the choir is accessible as possible.