Meet the Committee

We have a wonderful committee helping to run this orchestra.

We are all musicians, some of us pursuing it as a career, and some of us just as our favourite hobby, but we are united in our love of orchestral playing and our desire to make ASO as fantastic as we know it can be.

We are very welcoming and friendly, so please do come and speak with us at rehearsals or find us in the pub afterwards.

Hello! I’m Hannah and I am the current Chair, a violinist and founding member of ASO. The orchestra has been a dream of mine for the past few years and I am incredibly excited to see it come to fruition. We have some very ambitious plans for this orchestra and I cannot wait to explore some marvellous repertoire with ASO and our chamber music platform. I particularly love our film music concerts and I hope one day we will play Gershwin’s American in Paris – one of my all time favourite pieces.

Hi, I’m David, the current Vice-Chair of ASO. I joined the orchestra at the start of 2022 having moved to the Watford area for work. ASO is full of such friendly, welcoming and talented people playing fantastic repertoire, so I felt I had to join the committee and become a part of the project! You can find me (very easily) in the double bass section. Looking forward to an amazing concert season ahead, and to meeting you if you’re reading this and thinking of joining the orchestra.

Hi, I’m Rowena and I’m the current secretary for ASO, which means its my job to try and keep us organised and on top of the admin side of things. I play the clarinet and so can be found at the back of the hall in rehearsals. The varied repertoire and social aspects has been one of my favourite bits.

Hi, I’m Robert and I’m the Treasurer for the ASO. I mainly play the French horn, but also viola and violin, and I’m loving watching how this orchestra develops and grows, along with playing some fantastic music with a fabulous group of people along the way. I’m an Electronic and Electrical Engineering – and before that, Physics – graduate, and I’m interested in learning more about finance through being Treasurer.

I’m (the other) Hannah! As well as being one of the founding members of ASO, I am also the Orchestra Manager. This means that when I’m not in the clarinet section, I can be found booking players, finding and liaising with venues, and generally looking after the orchestra and its members. I don’t even know where to start with what I love most about ASO – whether it’s working with this talented and hilarious bunch of people, getting to play such fantastic repertoire, or meeting everyone who’s reading this right now!

Hi, I’m Ange and am delighted to be the librarian for Audentior Symphony Orchestra. I’m currently the Head of Strings for a London Music Service; I also conduct and tour with their top string orchestra. I play the viola, (yep, I know ALL the jokes) have freelanced for many years, and am very excited to be part of this fantastic venture.

My name is Daisy and I’m the publicity officer for ASO. It’s basically my responsibility to make sure people know about us – whether they’re potential players or audience members. I try to get us coverage from local media and advertise in any way I can to get our name out there. I’m a violinist and I’m super excited for what will hopefully be many years of music-making!

Hi I’m Sophie and I’m the digital marketing officer for Audentior Symphony Orchestra. I am responsible for updating and arranging the social media accounts throughout the year (including this lovely website you are reading) and for working with the publicity officer to inform you all about our wonderful concerts! I’m a Physiotherapist working in A&E but have played the piano and violin since primary school.  I love playing in the orchestra and making smashing music with everyone! I’m located in the first violin section but you will probably hear my voice before you see me!

Hi, I’m Emily and I’m the Membership Officer for the ASO. I am the first port of all for any orchestra members and my role also includes welcoming and inducting all new players. I play the trumpet and love playing the great range of repertoire, social aspect and challenge of playing with ASO.

Hello, I’m the second of the Harrys and I can be found in the trumpet section. I work for North London music service and love my day job. ASO is definitely one of the highlights of my week. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in with socials over the next year.

Hello there! I’m Nyree, a member of the orchestra and the current Chamber Music Officer for ASO. I play flutes of all sizes from piccolo to contrabass and am so happy to be in this orchestra with such a lovely and talented bunch of people who have made me feel so welcome. I’m looking forward to a wonderful season of orchestral playing and intend to enjoy all the challenges and achievements this year will bring.