ℹ️ About
The University of Nottingham Wind Orchestra in one Blowsoc’s auditioned ensembles. The Wind Orchestra learns a range of challenging and exciting repertoire throughout the academic year, in a range of concerts both on and off campus. Last year, the ensemble received a Platinum award in the final of NCBF, receiving high praise from the judges. This was a fantastic opportunity for the hard-working ensemble to be awarded for their dedication. The Wind Orchestra is professionally conducted by George Morton, and we also have a student conductor who has teaching from George and conducts in the concerts as well. The ensemble has great fun throughout the year with plenty of socials and joining in with any Blowsoc events.
✅ Auditions
Auditions for Wind Orchestra are usually held at the beginning of each academic year. You can join our members Facebook group to keep up to date to find out all of the latest information on auditions and everything else that’s going on in the society!
? Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 19:00–21:30 in Rehearsal Hall.
? Wind Orchestra Conductor
George Morton
George Morton read Music at the University of Sheffield. Having received his Bachelor’s degree, he took up postgraduate studies with George Nicholson (composition/orchestration) and Kenneth Brown (trumpet). Since graduating, George has settled in the leafy city of Sheffield and continues to enjoy its proximity to the Peak District National Park and locally-brewed beer.
? Upcoming Concerts
There are no upcoming events at this time
? The Committee
Paul Emmett
Trombones Conductor, Brass Band Conductor, Concert Band Conductor, Assistant Wind Orchestra ConductorI’m Paul (He/Him) and I am the Tour Manager this year. I am also one of the Trombones Conductors, Brass Band Conductors, Concert Band Conductors, and one of the Assistant Wind Orchestra Conductors. I am a second year Music student, focusing on composition and conducting as well as playing the trombone. I am really excited to be on the Executive and Artistic committees this year and can’t wait for tour later on in the year!
Ella Townsend
Moonlighters Musical Director, Wind Orchestra Assistant ConductorHello! I’m Ella (She/Her) and I am the Moon’s Musical Director this year, as well as the Wind Orchestra Assistant Conductor. I am doing an MRes in Music Composition and I play the trumpet. I am looking forward to playing some absolute tunes with Blowsoc this year!
Rachael Proud
Wind Orchestra Concerts ManagerHi! I’m Rachael (She/her) and I’m this year’s Wind Orchestra Concerts manager. I’m a first year English Literature and Languages student and I play the flute and saxophone. I’m so excited to get stuck in and get involved in this role – I know that wind orchestra is awesome, and I’ll do my best to make sure that every concert has the audience loving Wind Orch as much as we do!
Ben Rindl
Brass Band Contest Manager, Wind Orchestra Personnel ManagerHi, I’m Ben, my pronouns are he/him and I’ll be this years Brass Band Contests Manager and the Wind Orchestra Personnel Manager. I’m a third year Music and Music Technology student with my main instrument being the euphonium. I’m really excited to be involved with Blowsoc and I’m looking forward to organising the band ready for UniBrass and working with Wind Orchestra to make it super fun and memorable for all!