Ensemble reps

Responsible for:

Meeting with conductor, choosing music for the concerts and presenting the decision to the committee
Arranging the music needed from Library/ publishers/ ULMS Store/ purchase/ borrow from other organisations
Providing practice copies of music for performers who wish to practice in their own time
Ensuring there are enough copies of pieces for all performers at rehearsals and concerts
Find and check prices with the committee before making new major purchases of music, instruments, or equipment
Writing programme notes and liaising with the programme officer over programme content
Organising rehearsal schedules, setting up for rehearsals and ensuring they begin on time and that the room is left in its original state
Announcing information in rehearsals such as concerts, socials, clothing orders
Maintaining the tidiness of the cupboard after rehearsals
Maintaining the ensemble's music library
Informing the committee of extra rehearsals including sectionals and making sure rooms are booked for them
Arranging auditions and informing players of the results

Writing regular information for the newsletters and emails to the ensemble with details of concerts, rehearsals etc.
Arranging extra players if needed. These are not normally paid, if payment is required it must be agreed with the committee
Liaising with other organisations to perform joint concerts
Organising travel arrangements for trips to concerts or competitions outside the University
Ensuring a full seating plan of each concert is available and that the stage is correctly set up
Discussing changes or problems with the committee and conductor
Informing the conductor of any committee decisions regarding the ensemble

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