Committee

Committee

Our committee is made up of students from our uni's. You can also view our past committees to see who has led CAOS in previous years.

Meet the dedicated committee members who make the Manchester Universities' Choir and Orchestra Society possible:

1. 

   Paris Virnuls (He/Him)

   President (UoM Chair)

   Hi, I'm Paris! I was advised to start my introduction with something cooler than that but I'm the chair and I can do what I want (that's how it works). I'm a third year Chemistry student and this will be my second year on committee so I'm super excited to work with everyone! When I'm not doing scary chair things you can find me in the tenor section, cursing out my knitting, playing classical guitar or warbling out a tune on the flute. Looking forward to all the lovely people I'm going to meet and cool events we're going to plan this year :)

2. 

   Amelie Lingard (She/Her)

   President (MMU Chair)

   Hi, I’m Amelie I’m a 3rd year music and sound student at MMU. I’m super excited to co lead this committee this year, to do two brilliant concerts and meet you all! If I’m not singing my heart out in choir I’m probably walking my dog, composing, playing the piano or reading a book.

3. 

   Lucy Holmes (She/Her)

   Treasurer (MMU)

   Hi I’m Lucy! I’m a second year, studying human geography at MMU and I’m an alto in the choir! When I’m not at CAOS (or in the pub after rehearsals), I am probably on a run or doing LEGO with a good show on. I look forward to seeing you all next year!

4. 

   Lexia Leung (She/Her)

   Treasurer (UoM)

   Hey, I’m Lexia, and I’m so excited to be on committee this year! I’m a second year maths student and I’ve played the flute since I was little. When I’m not at CAOS (or in the library) I enjoy reading and going to the pub, so I look forward to seeing everyone at the pub after rehearsal :)

5. 

   Euan McCabe (He/They)

   Secretary (UoM)

   Hi I'm Euan and I'm the Secretary for UoM. I'm a second year Mechanical Engineering student and I'm so excited to be a part of CAOS committee. I play percussion and love cats and kittens. I love CAOS more than anything and I'm so so excited to be a part of the fantastic concerts we have planned for this year!

6. 

   Maja Piasecka (She/Her)

   General Secretary (MMU)

   Hi, i’m maja ! i study fashion design & technology at MMU and i’m an alto in choir. i love music, art and all things creative and i’m so excited to be a part of the committee this year !!

7. 

   Tena Gunjevic (She/Her)

   Concert Manager

   Hiya! I’m Tena :) I am currently finishing my masters degree in International Event Management at MMU and will (fittingly) be this years Concert Manager! I play the violin in the orchestra and I’m a tenor in the choir (yes, Tena the tenor). I promise I’m not scary even though you might hear very screams music coming from my headphones while I sport an undeniable RBF.

8. 

   Seren Jones (She/Her)

   Social Secretary

   Hi, I’m Seren, I’m in 2nd year studying Classics at UOM, and I’m in the choir. I love musicals and going to the cinema. You’ll usually find me either spending time with my friends, with a dog, or hidden away reading a book. So excited to plan some amazing socials for everyone this year!

9. 

   Sviatoslav Cherniak (He/Him)

   Social Secretary

   Definitely one of the social secs. A bass 2 normally(though not always). Have an academic year 3 economics student alter ego(do not engage at risk of me not shutting up about my degree). Have a strange habit of getting into places where I feel I really shouldn't be but always try to make the most fun out of it. See ya around!

10. 

    Alex Smith (She/Her)

    Publicity Secretary

    Hi, I’m Alex a second year Student studying drama and contemporary performance at MMU. An I’m in the chior, I love getting to travel and watching true crime documentary’s. I can’t wait to be on this years committee.

11. 

    Andrew Chang (He/Him)

    Residential Manager

    Hi! I'm so excited to make a return on committee for another year (I play viola and sing bass) -residentials are so fantastic at bringing people together and creating the funnest memories ever!!! When I'm not thinking about CAOS, you can find me ice skating, beekeeping, reading or just generally doing something very random - please feel free to ask me about residentials, CAOS or anything else!

12. 

    Yongqing Gan (She/Her)

    Choir Librarian

    Hi, this is Yongqing Gan. You can also call me Victoria. I am fond of collecting items with a story behind them, such as the stamps on the letters sent to me by others, the fridge magnets I bought during my travels, and the stones that are white on the outside and black on the inside from the White Cliffs. These objects can better document my life than a diary, which can easily be fabricated. As for my self - description, I am a person who has a great passion for life. I enjoy experiencing a wide variety of cuisines, though I am not particularly skilled at cooking. I can play various musical instruments, including the piano, flute, and ocarina. I like to try different sports, but I am not very keen on regular exercise. I have a strong love for listening to music, so I really enjoy being part of a choir.

13. 

    Jodie Glasgow (She/Her)

    Orchestra Librarian

    Hi there! I'm Jodie and I will be the orchestra librarian this year. I play the violin as part of the orchestra, and I'm also a member of the choir as a soprano. I am a final year PhD student at UoM studying inorganic chemistry. Outside of uni and CAOS I like to climb, play video games and satiating my tea addiction

14. 

    Euan McCabe (He/They)

    Webmaster

    Hi, I'm Euan and I'm a second year Mechanical Engineering student at UoM. I play percussion, and vaguely know how to use a computer. I adore CAOS and am so excited to make this upcoming year as fabulous as possible! I am the same person as the UoM Secretary.

15. 

    Maria Fretwell (She/Her)

    MMU Inclusions Officer

    Hello! I’m Maria and I’m here to be your point of contact if there’s any issues or concerns. Whether it be with people withing the society or merely meeting new people on those first initial rehearsals. I’ll always listen to what you say and make you feel included within the society. And most importantly, have fun! If you’re ever struggling to find your group, come to me and I’ll get you sorted.

16. 

    Sam Furr (He/Him)

    UoM Inclusions Officer

    Hi, I'm Sam and I'm a 4th year Maths student at UoM. I've been part of CAOS since 2022 and I've been playing the flute since I was 8 years old. I love CAOS so much but when I'm not at rehearsal, you can find me reading, baking, or questioning my life choices.