Executive Committee

 

The Executive Committee consists of the Festival Officers, the Selection Committee Convenors and their Secretaries. Our Publicity Officer, and the Chief Stewards. They are supported by a team of non-executive committee members holding special responsibilities.

 
 

FESTIVAL OFFICERS

 

CHAIRMAN

Hilary Williams

HON. GENERAL SECRETARY

Marylisa Browne

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VICE-CHAIRMAN
(& Advertising)

Tim Browne

HON. TREASURER

Mel Wightman

 
 

 SELECTION COMMITTEES

Pianoforte


Convenor: Jena Pang MA (OXON), PGDL, BIFF Adjudicator

Secretary: Avril Childs

Committee:
Natrah Akib

Avril Childs
Isobel Kennedy GRSM LRAM
Rachel Chandler

Josh Winiberg

Singing


Convenor: Emma Lindsey 

Secretary: Vacant

Committee:
Janice Baker
Vanessa Cozens DipTCL, LTCL
Cathy Edkins BA(Hons), LTCL 

Woodwind and Brass


Convenor: Claire Golding BA(hons) ATCL 

Secretary: Vacant

Committee:
Francesca Brown

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Strings


Convenor: Mrs Isobel Kennedy GRSM LRAM

Secretary: Cherie Bason

Committee:
Avril Childs
Martin Gadd LLCM
Sally Goodfellow
Jena Pang MA (OXON), PGDL, BIFF

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Speech & Drama


Convenor: Louise Manders LLAM ALAM (Acting) GODA MSTSD (Adj)

Secretary: Emma Bearman

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Committee:
Tim Browne

Lily Streams


 

CHIEF STEWARD

Jackie Dunwell

CHIEF STEWARD

Sam Gourley

COMMS

Emma Wagstaff

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

SPONSORSHIP: Margaret Stride

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: Hillary Williams

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER to the FESTIVAL: Vacancy

MINUTES SECRETARY: Marylisa Browne

FRIENDS SECRETARY: Emma Wagstaff

AWARDS SECRETARY: Vacency