The Exec | palatinateorchestra

The Exec.

The DUPO exec are responsible for the organisation and the running of the society.

We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about specific aspects of DUPO!

President

Grace Timms

Year of study: Third/Finalist

Degree Subject: Theology

Instrument: Viola

Favourite thing about DUPO: The overall friendly atmosphere which is created by having a relaxed social environment which also succeeds in playing music to a very high standard. Also it is lovely to see how the orchestra progresses from the start of the year to the final concert from a musical standard and also through a social journey with one of the highlights of the year being tour.

Favourite piece of music: It would either be Vaughn Williams Five Variants on Dives of Lazarus or Shostakovich's 10th Symphony which is just incredible!

Conductor

Adam Laughton

Year of study: Second (BA)

Degree Subject: Music

Instrument (in DUPO): Conductor Favourite thing about DUPO: The fantastic atmosphere combined with the brilliant and lively sound of the ensemble, plus a frightfully handsome conductor, all comes together for a great orchestra!

Favourite piece of music/composer: Shostakovich 7 is my favourite work because of the sheer scale, brilliance and significance of the music. Shostakovich is also my favourite composer, but I am also a massive fan of Sibelius and Rachmaninoff.

Secretary

Issie Osborne

Year of study: Second

Instrument (in DUPO): Violin

Treasurer

Tom Day

Year of study: Second

Degree subject: Music

Instrument (in DUPO): Violin

Librarian

Joe Schultz

Year of study: Fourth (Ph.D.)

Degree subject: Music

Instrument (in DUPO): Double bass

Favourite thing about DUPO: The close-knit atmosphere and high standard of music Favourite piece of music/composer: Anything Russian

Rehearsals and Concerts Manager

Hannah Bostock

Year of study: Fourth

Degree subject: French and Classics

Instrument (in DUPO): Violin

Social Secretaries

Gemma Boylan and Izzy Trotter

Gemma

Year of study: Third

Degree Subject: History

Instrument (in DUPO): Violin

Izzy

Year of study: Third

Degree subject: Music

Instrument (in DUPO): Clarinet

Patrons and Alumni Secretary

Ryan Bunce

Year of study: Second

Degree subject: Music

Instrument (in DUPO): Trumpet

Tour Manager

David O'Farrell

Year of study: First (Ph.D)

Degree subject: Chemistry

Instrument (in DUPO): Trumpet

Favourite thing about DUPO: His 100% tour record having been on the past 4 years worth of tours to Dublin, Amsterdam, Ghent and Dusseldorf and his exciting new role of organizing the next DUPO tour to PARIS in June 2016!!!

Publicity Officer

Shigh Roze

Year of study: Fourth (MSci)

Degree subject: Natural Sciences

Instrument (in DUPO): 'Cello

Favourite thing about DUPO: The friendly and enthusiastic musicians, high playing standard and fun repertoire.

Favourite piece of music/composer: Either Barber - Adagio for Strings or Monti - Czardas

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