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A bit of History to the UoL Band Society... The Band Society has changed a lot over the last 3 academic years and in this 2008/09 session we plan to continue to build on the improvements the outgoing committees have made... 2005/06 academic yearDuring the 2005/06 academic year, the then current President of the Band Society Dave Broadbent left office along with fellow committee member Craig Thomas. The then Marketing and Events manager Ian Tennant also left for his 'gap' placement in Spain. Secretary Anthony Sennett did stick around however and the then treasurer Chris Gornall stepped up and took over the presidency in interim. This was quickly confirmed and the format of President / Treasurer adopted as it proved to be the most effective for the day to day running of the Band Society. These positions will henceforth continue to be combined. Three further members joined the committee in the following capacities:
This began a period of high activity for the committee who set about refurbishing the Band Society Rehearsal room and replacing broken equipment. Through some clever financial juggling, the Society Drum kit was refurbished, new speakers purchased and old speakers repaired providing a powerful PA system for our members. New microphones, microphone stands, and a guitar amplifier were also bought. The band society practice room was also refurbished. Initially the lighting was repaired and more plug sockets added until a complete refurbished was was possible in the easter break. This was the beginning to providing a much less squalid environment for the members of the society! A program of events were also set into motion with an 'Open Mic Night', 'Feedback Show' and 'Battle of the Bands' organised in quick succession. 2006/07 academic year Chris continued as President / Treasurer during this period serving an immensely successful term, which took the Band Society to new heights of membership and new levels of activity. During this time Chris won a well deserved award for his 'outstanding contribution' to a Society or club and has gone on to become the 'Activities and Services officer' at the Guild for the 2007/08 academic year. Although this means that we lose Chris, he is still involved with events and we have been able to run more events in association with the Guild. At this time Ian returned from Spain, (older and wiser and with a 20 a day habit) and resumed his role on the committee as part of an Events team with Jack. Paul Shelly did not stay on in his Marketing capacity and a new Marketing and Promotions officer - Sarah Louisa Phythian-Adams joined. Jo Potts also joined the committee at this time as part of the Events and Marketing team, along with Simon Harrison and finally Eddie Feery as President in waiting. At the end of the year, in need of an admin secretary for the incoming session Steve Jones joined the committee as admin secretary in waiting. During this period the Society continued to flourish, putting on several 'Open Mic' nights, 'Open Band nights', battle of the Band heats and culminated in the Easter Extravaganza (put on in association with the guild) including the final of the Battle of the Bands. We were able to offer a cash prize and vouchers to the winners, but we also purchased a trophy, which has been engraved and will be taken forward... With spaces for 20 winners names we hope this will provide a lasting record of achievement for Band Society members in the years to come. 2007/08 academic year The committee is sad for the loss of both Chris (who has gone on to become 'Activities and Services' officer at the Guild) and Anthony Sennet - who is now heading up the new 'Liverpool University Big Band Society'. Ian has graduated and moved on to pastures new and Simon is just about to (good luck to both of them!). We know that their hard work has enabled us to continue to enjoy having a Band Society and we are all very grateful. This means that the following positions became official during the summer:
Before this academic year even began many changes at the Guild were already in progress. The Guild system for Society sign-ups which had so badly let us down last year has been radically revamped and put online. This year, the committee is determined that last year's issues with membership will NOT be repeated and ask that anyone with any doubts about their membership status having not received a membership card or emails contact the committee at band.society@gmail.com in order that we can act quickly to rectify the situation. In the next season the Band Society plans to expand further, organising at least three events per term, including a meet and greet to get networking, open-mic and open-band sessions - as well as getting cracking on those important 'Battle of the Bands' heats. More equipment will be replaced within the room and hopefully more members will join following our extensive planning for Freshers' Fair '07. (Hopefully some of you are reading this now!) We will also be looking to recruit new members to the committee who will then be able to take over the positions of the outgoing committee members at the end of this and next academic years. The committee is open to all members of the Band Society and if you contact us band.society.gmail.com, we can send you details of when and where the next committee meeting is taking place.
2008/09 academic year The committee is sad for the loss of last year's officers - all of whom have gone off to live their lives in the big wide world outside our cosy little uni. We say goodbye to:
This means that younger members of the committee have stepped up to fill their shoes and we are pleased to announce the following line-up.
You may have noticed that it included a lot of co-presidents - well this is because running a socieity like this one is a big job and invariably needs to be a team effort that doesn't run so well with clearly defined roles. We all just basically muck-in! You may also have noticed that we're missing a few bases! Well - if you're interested - or indeed interested in joining the committee as a general committee members we will a) find you a job and b) groom you for 'taking over' next year. We are particularly interested in getting some freshers involved - so that you can help take the society forward into the next few years. Regardless of whether or not you're in the committee - meetings are open to all members - although you might soon find yourself co-opted to the committee if you keep turning up! This year, the committee has recently spent a load of dosh re-stocking the band room and as such the use of membership cards for booking the band room has absolutely been re-instated. Cards will be issued at Freshers Fair and then on certain dates after that. (After that you will have to pick them up from the base as arranged). If you find yourself without a card contact the committee at band.society@gmail.com in order that we can act quickly to rectify the situation. In the next year, the Band Society plans to expand further, organising an event a month, including a meet and greet to get networking, open-mic and open-band sessions - as well as getting cracking on those important 'Battle of the Bands' heats. We will be at Freshers' Fair '08 - if you want to come and see us. (Hopefully some of you are reading this now!)
The Committee Sept '08 Site Designed and Maintained by Sarah Louisa Phythian-Adams |
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