The Executive CommitteE 2023/24
The executive committee is the team that is responsible for keeping DUOS running smoothly. They work tirelessly to make sure that all members of the orchestra can perform to their best and enjoy themselves as well. Find out who they are and what they do here...
NAME: Matthew Madeley (he/him)
ROLE: President
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: Music and Philosophy
COLLEGE: St Cuthbert's Society
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? I am responsible for the smooth running of the society and steering the society's vision for the year ahead. Practically, this involves chairing the Executive Committee, sitting on audition panels, and liaising with Music Durham, the University, and further afield to give members of DUOS unforgettable experiences.
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Being able to take DUOS back to the Sage Gateshead and develop a working partnership with one of the leading music venues in the Northeast. Being able to hear the orchestra perform fantastic symphonic works in full force in the Sage once again was unforgettable.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Seeing what new and exciting projects lie ahead for the society...
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Currently Dvorak's Serenade for Strings
NAME: Jay Boyd (he/him)
ROLE: Vice-President
INSTRUMENT: Viola
DEGREE: Music and Philosophy
COLLEGE: St Mary's
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Assisting the president with any tasks, co-ordinating masterclasses, and making sure all necessary logistics are managed for concerts.
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Being voted “looks the most bored in rehearsals” at the DUOS ball.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Helping build a list of reliable professional conductors and instrumentalists to help DUOS throughout the year.
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Bruckner’s 8th Symphony movement 4 (at the moment!!)
NAME: Emily Fox (she/her)
ROLE: Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Flute
DEGREE: Music
COLLEGE: Collingwood
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Organising stash, putting together the concert programmes, and sending out the weekly(-ish) newsletter.
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Playing in the Sage Gateshead in June 2021 after having not performed in over a year was absolutely amazing!
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? More socials and playing some more beautiful rep!
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3
NAME: Germanine Au (she/her)
ROLE: Treasurer
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: Music
COLLEGE: Grey
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? keeping scores of income and expenditure, making budget estimates, collecting subs, approving DUOS expenditure and more!
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? When we played our Easter term concert last year at the Sage, it was really epic!
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Helping DUOS organise and bring to life some really exciting plans we have for 2022-23!
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Probably Dvorak Violin Concerto, or Beethoven Violin Concerto. Somehow I just keep coming back to them.
NAME: Rosie Allen (she/her)
EMAIL: cfjn95@durham.ac.uk
ROLE: Librarian
INSTRUMENT: Cello
DEGREE: Environmental Geoscience
COLLEGE: St John's
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Obtaining music for each term's repertoire, creating practice parts and organising external music hires from the DUOS library
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Performing Mozart's Requiem in Durham Cathedral... a magical core memory!
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Biscuits in the rehearsal break!
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Hard to choose just one but I'd say Sibelius' fifth symphony would be an all time favourite
NAME: Robbie Jansen (he/him)
ROLE: Publicity Officer
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
DEGREE: Modern Languages and Cultures
COLLEGE: Hatfield
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? promoting DUOS across social media, updating and designing the website, as well as creating posters and selling tickets for upcoming concerts.
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Being able to perform in some amazing venues in both Durham and Gateshead
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Hopefully going on tour sometime soon!!!
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Stravinsky's Petrushka
NAME:Penny Cainey-Leeming (she/her)
ROLE: Sponsorship Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Flute
DEGREE: English Literature
COLLEGE: Van Mildert
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Getting funding for the orchestra
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Emily and my drunk rendition of Love is an Open Door at the DUOS ball
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? catching up on the all the flute section’s gossip from over the holidays.
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Any Shost symphony
NAME: Chloe Stiens (she/her)
ROLE: Patrons and Alumni Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Harp
DEGREE: Liberal Arts
COLLEGE: Trevelyan
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Keeping our patrons and alumni updated on what we have going on, working to get more patrons and organising a drinks reception before each concert
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Getting a chance to play with such amazing people for another year
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Debussy 'La Mer'
NAME: Mollie Green (she/her)
ROLE: Concert Manager
INSTRUMENT: Flute
DEGREE: Geography
COLLEGE: Josephine Butler
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? organising the booking of venues, staging, lighting and instruments for concerts, and also creating a concert plan to make sure everything is under control and everyone is where they need to be on concert day!
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? Playing some incredible rep in venues such as Sage, Gateshead and Durham Cathedral!
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Putting on some more fantastic concerts, socials, and tour(???)
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Bruckner Symphony No.8
NAME: Catherine Howells (she/her)
ROLE: Social Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Cello
DEGREE: Economics and Politics
COLLEGE: Van Mildert
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Organising reliable Deps for orchestra rehearsals and concerts, establishing working relationships with professionals for masterclasses throughout the year and for DUOS week.
FAVOURITE MOMENT IN DUOS? DUOS ball
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? Putting on more concerts!!
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC: Mendelssohn Octet
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NAME: Matilda Prescott-Jones (she/her)
ROLE: President
INSTRUMENT: Harp
DEGREE: Music
COLLEGE: Stephenson
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Basically ensuring the smooth running of the society, and creating the most friendly and fun experience for members possible. The role involves organising concerts, working closely with Music Durham, chairing audition panels and make sure everyone has an amazing experience as a member of DUOS!
WHY DUOS?
DUOS provides people with unforgettable experiences, being able to play challenging and exciting repertoire with like-minded and talented musicians in the most prestigious venues.
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC:
Ravel's 'Pavane pour une infante défunte'
NAME: David Tigue (he/him)
ROLE: Vice-President
INSTRUMENT: Bassoon
DEGREE: Civil Engineering
COLLEGE: Hatfield
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Supporting the president with her role, and helping to keep the society organised
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?
Helping to take the society forward in my final year at Durham, and working with a new executive committee!
WHY DUOS?
Because it's Durham's best orchestra!
NAME: Jess Dowse (she/her)
ROLE: Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: Modern Languages
COLLEGE: Castle
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Writing newsletters and updates, keeping tabs on attendance and creating concert programmes among other things
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DUOS/REHEARSAL MEMORY?
Playing mambo in the cathedral
WHY DUOS?
We’ve played some amazing rep this year, and the feeling when we all play together is unmatched! I’ve made some great friends in DUOS and everyone is so talented
NAME: Jeffrey Tong (he/him)
ROLE: Treasurer
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: Accounting and Finance
COLLEGE: St. Cuthbert's Society
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Handling money and budget for DUOS, collecting subs and approving expenditure of the society
FAVOURITE DUOS/REHEARSAL MEMORY?
Sitting at the back at rehearsals and watching other people lead the section is a fun experience. Performing at the cathedral is also fabulous.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?
Playing new reps and meeting new people
NAME: Anna Edelenbos (she/her)
ROLE: Librarian
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: PPE
COLLEGE: Hatfield
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Organising and obtaining the sheet music for each term (and then being annoying if you don’t return parts!) and responding to enquiries for hire from the DUOS library
FAVOURITE DUOS/REHEARSAL MEMORY?
Planets in the Gala
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN DUOS THIS YEAR?
Another year of banging rep and amazing concerts
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NAME: Alvi Lindborg-Koh (she/her)
ROLE: Publicity Officer
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: Classical Civilisations
COLLEGE: St. Mary's
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
making silly little posts to get everyone excited about DUOS! (and also to keep the website and social media regularly updated with important things, of course)
WHY DUOS?
it's such a wonderful opportunity to make music as a collective, the repertoire is always super fun to play, and the people are absolutely lovely!
FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC:
Stravinsky's Rite of Spring because i have never once been at peace ever
NAME: Penny Cainey-Leeming (she/her)
ROLE: Sponsorship Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Flute
DEGREE: English Literature
COLLEGE: Van Mildert
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
trying to convince music durham to give us money
FAVOURITE PIECE THAT YOU'VE PLAYED IN DUOS?
definitely west side story symphonic dances #mambo
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?
more mid-rehearsal gossip sessions
NAME: Ellen McCartan (she/her)
ROLE: Patrons and Alumni Secretary
INSTRUMENT: French Horn
DEGREE: Music
COLLEGE: Collingwood
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Keeping our patrons and alumni updated on what’s happening in DUOS, finding new patrons, and hosting drinks receptions before our concerts
FAVOURITE PIECE THAT YOU'VE PLAYED IN DUOS?
The symphonic dances from west side story, especially the mambo !
WHY DUOS?
The chance to play some amazing and challenging repertoire at a high standard
NAME: Kirsty Pollett (she/her)
ROLE: Concerts and Rehearsals Manager
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: History
COLLEGE: Stephenson
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
As the name suggests, organising the concerts and rehearsals!
FAVOURITE PIECE THAT YOU'VE PLAYED IN DUOS?
Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
WHY DUOS?
Other orchestras are hobbies. DUOS is a lifestyle.
NAME: Chloe Rayworth (she/her)
ROLE: Deps and Masterclass Manager
INSTRUMENT: Violin
DEGREE: Geography
COLLEGE: South
FAVOURITE PIECE THAT YOU'VE PLAYED IN DUOS?
The Planets - Jupiter (albeit a simplified version!) was the first place I played in an orchestra so it holds great sentimental value to me! These types of full-circle moments make orchestral music so magical to me
WHY DUOS?
The opportunity to play such epic music with talented musicians who quickly become great friends, and to a really high standard is really special, especially for those of us pursuing non-music degrees.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?
More great rep, more social opportunities with great friends, and more sell-out, standing ovation concerts!
NAME: Sally Cowling (she/her)
ROLE: Social Secretary
INSTRUMENT: Percussion
DEGREE: Music
COLLEGE: St. Mary's
WHY DUOS?
Gorgeous music, gorgeous people, gorgeous concerts... what more could you want?!
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE?
Biscuits!! Also planning some awesome socials and making sure you're all having a fab time.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DUOS MEMORY?
When I was playing oboe last year, the other two oboists and I were wearing sunglasses during the concert day rehearsal in the Cathedral for the photos. Great time