Our band trustees and committee

We have trustees and band committee members who are very busy behind the scenes, helping things run smoothly. From planning events and socials to taking care of our music and finances, there’s a lot to do.

Meet the team and find out what we all do.

Bournemouth and District Concert Band is a registered charity and our five Trustees oversee the whole band. Some Trustees also sit on our general working Committee and they are in post as a Trustee for three years at a time. We vote in our general working Committee every year.

Sue, Chair of Trustees and Committee Chairperson

Hi, I’m Sue and the Chairperson of the band. I have just worked out that I am entering my eighth year as Chairperson! It doesn’t feel that long, partly because the years pass very quickly with an active band like ours and with so many concerts and fun events for Committee to organise!

As Chairperson I have to chair Committee meetings which we hold every four-six weeks. I also make sure that Committee represents and takes on board the ideas of all band members, and work with Committee to make the necessary decisions on general band business (like how we use our subs and any income, for example). In my role I also coordinate all the work that Committee members have to do to ensure we have an exciting calendar of performances and events that keep the band active, fun and attractive to new members. I suppose I could describe my role as being a bit like glue… sticking all the parts together to make something good!

It might involve hard work, but I am so lucky to have a supportive team (the Committee). It’s a great buzz for us all when the plans around concerts and other events come together and you know that the band and our audiences have enjoyed themselves.

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Jo, Trustee and Committee Treasurer

I’m Jo and I’m responsible for dealing with the band’s finances. This involves collecting and making payments when they are due and ensuring that all transactions are recorded.

I work closely with the Committee to ensure we are spending our funds effectively and that we are maintaining a healthy bank balance.

I am also responsible for creating the end of year financial reports.

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Diane, Trustee Secretary

Hi, I’m Diane and I took on the role of Trustee Secretary when the band obtained its charity status. I’m responsible for taking minutes at the Trustee meetings and ensuring items raised are shared with the Operational committee members.

I originally joined the band in 1998, playing flute and piccolo, and I have also been privileged with the opportunity to lead the section.

Currently I can be heard, some might say squeaking, on the piccolo. It is a pleasure to play in this band and the standard of concerts is always amazing. Playing with such a bunch of talented and friendly people is always a pleasure and joy.

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Heather, Trustee Assistant Treasurer

After handing over the Treasurer baton to Jo in 2023, I am on hand to support our band finances as Trustee Assistant Treasurer.

I joined band in 2010 and play the flute.

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Nick, Trustee and Committee Bandmaster

I’m bandmaster Nick and have been since 2011. I plan concert logistics so that we all know where we should be and what to bring and wear.

At the start of concerts, I tune the band and introduce our conductor, Simon. I coordinate equipment transportation and visit concert venues in advance to check stage size, rehearsal and storage spaces.

Writing band policies and constitution amendments are less exciting, but still an important part of the role. Seating plans and attendance lists are emailed weekly and I am adept at ‘sssshing’ band folk if they become too chatty in rehearsals!

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Tracey, Committee Vice Chairperson and Welfare Officer

I take an active role in all band functions, including being the Welfare Officer and deputising in the Chairperson’s absence.

As the Welfare Officer I liaise with the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer to arrange for the provision of tokens of appreciation, to represent the band when such gestures are appropriate.

The responsibility for bringing band members’ grievances to the Committee, is another of my key roles. The Vice Chairperson role also covers the responsibilities of the band’s Safeguarding Officer.

I am one of the founder members of the band and play alto saxophone.

Kirsten, Committee Secretary

I’m Kirsten and I joined the Committee as Secretary in 2019, just a few months after joining the band. My main role as Secretary is to take minutes at our Committee meetings and AGMs, and to manage our membership information.

This includes sending out membership forms to new members, and keeping existing members’ contact details up to date, making sure that everyone gets the information they need about rehearsals, concerts, and more.

Being part of the Committee allows me to give something back to the band that has offered me so much joy since I joined.

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Gemma, Committee Librarian

I’m Gemma and I joined the band in the Autumn of 2022, before joining the Committee in 2023. As the band’s Deputy Librarian I’m responsible for supporting the Librarian in providing and organising all the music needed for rehearsals and performances, and for maintaining and curating the band’s library of parts and scores.

I’m also heavily involved in getting our digital library organised and creating processes to make it easy for us to access and use.

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Becca, Committee Librarian

I joined committee in 2025 after joining band in 2023. I support the other librarians with organising music for rehearsals and concerts and making sure it all gets put in the right place after we have finished using it. I help with adding music to our digital library and making sure our lists are kept up to date.

I also help Graham with our Bournemouth Daytime Community Band.

Graham, Logistics and School Liaison

I’m Graham and my role focuses on providing logistical support to the Chairperson and Bandmaster, helping plan and coordinate the band’s events and activities.

I also act as the main liaison between the band and the school, maintaining regular communication and coordinating any venue-related requirements as needed.

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Emma, Committee Website Manager

I look after the band’s website which involves writing and sourcing content and making sure everything works from a technical point of view, which includes managing our website hosting platform. I’m also responsible for building our email marketing newsletter: In Tune. The newsletter is a great way of keeping our followers up to date on our band activities and events.

I love the English language and I’m always there to help when it comes to writing on-brand promotional copy for our online and offline channels.

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Johanna, Committee Marketing and Promotions

I’m Johanna, another clarinet Committee member! I joined the band in early 2024 and decided to join the Committee a few months later.

I look after our social media accounts, posting about our music as well as social ventures. I also help with the design of our marketing materials.

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Katie, Committee Social Media Lead

I’m a Band Representative and help with general committee duties.

I play the clarinet with band, and outside of band I play the saxophone and violin.

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Adam, Committee Concert Support

As Concert Support, I’m one of the people working behind the scenes to help ensure our concerts run as smoothly as possible. Whether it’s lending a hand with the practicalities before, during or after a performance, I’m always happy to muck in wherever needed.

Away from committee duties, I play alto saxophone with the band and have a passion for composing and arranging music. I particularly enjoy creating new arrangements tailored to the band, and it’s always a pleasure hearing them come to life in rehearsal and performance. Every now and then, I also have the opportunity to swap my saxophone for the baton and help out with conducting rehearsals – although the band may have differing opinions on how much they enjoy that part!

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