Joel Edgeworth

Hi! My name is Joel and I am a 2nd year Physics Student singing Bass II in the Chamber Choir and Symphony Chorus. Having joined the group in October, I have become increasingly amazed by the ability of our singers. I hope to be given the opportunity next year to organize the group as choir manager. 

Along with the regular duties of choir manager, my primary goal would be to increase visibility for our concerts. I find our breadth of talent is often overlooked by a small, though enthusiastic, turnout. First, I would make it my aim to encourage effort in members to advertise our concerts, whether that's on an Instagram story or simply telling their friends to come along. 

I would also try to find places around campus to put up posters for our concerts. I don't tend to see these, and certainly not as much as I see ones for the Symphony Chorus concert. I would also organize handing out leaflets for our concerts, much like the Communist or Christian society do (I'm sure you've seen them around campus.) I believe being given something physical is a much more convincing advertisement then scrolling past an Instagram story.

I would also try to improve our social media presence more generally. Lots of society accounts have started making reels to advertise their concerts (even our friends at UC8!) I think if we take a similar approach, it could be a very effective way of increasing visibility. 

Regardless of the nomination, I look forward to working with the choir more in the future!