Symphonic Wind Orchestra
SUSWO is the only auditioned wind orchestra at the University of Southampton and is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Originally founded by woodwind and brass players at the University, we are a friendly ensemble that welcomes talented musicians from across the University. We play a varied and challenging repertoire to a high standard, giving our members the opportunity to perform regularly as part of a talented ensemble. Auditions take place every September/October, and the orchestra has approximately forty members. We aim to perform three concerts a year, as well as going on a joint European tour with the other auditioned ensembles (SUSO, Sinfonietta). If you are interested in finding out more about SUSWO and how to book an audition, please email suswo@soton.ac.uk
SUSWO is the only auditioned wind orchestra at the University of Southampton and is open to woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Originally founded by woodwind and brass players at the University, we are a friendly ensemble that welcomes talented musicians from across the University. We play varied and challenging repertoire to a high standard, giving our members the opportunity to perform regularly as part of a talented ensemble!
Auditions take place every September, and the orchestra has approximately forty to fifty members. We aim to perform three concerts a year, as well as going on a joint European tour with fellow music societies SUSO and Sinfonietta.
Members are chosen through an audition process that takes place at the start of each academic year, and the orchestra is run by a student committee who are elected annually at our AGM. The committee works closely with the Musical Director every year to choose challenging and enjoyable repertoire for each concert, as well as ensuring that the orchestra runs smoothly behind the scenes.
If you are interested in finding out more about SUSWO, please email suswo@soton.ac.uk or go to our Facebook page.
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Symphonic Wind Orchestra this year are:
President
- Oversees the running of the orchestra. Is responsible for covering any roles that were not filled during the AGM (until an EGM can be held). Is in charge of liaising with the Musical Director about schedules and concert dates. Main point of contact for the orchestra.
Treasurer
- Responsible for bank account and finances of the society and any transactions the society makes. Responsible for making sure all members have paid their subs at the start of the year.
Secretary
- Records the minutes during each committee meeting, manages the Groups Hub, supports the president with general tasks and helps maintain a happy and healthy atmosphere within the orchestra
Vice President
- Supports the president in their day-to-day tasks, and keeps tab on the attendance of the society each week.
Welfare Officer
Librarian
- Collects and sorts the music
Orchestral Manager
- Is responsible for booking rehearsal spaces, concert venues and contacting dep players. Also sorts out the rent or borrowing of percussion and any other instruments needed in the concerts.
Publicity Secretary
- Responsible for regularly updating all social media pages with photos, and creating events for concerts on all social media platforms
Social Secretary
- Responsible for all social aspects of the group, organising regular socials (alcoholic + non-alcoholic)
Tour Secretary
- Responsible for working with other tour secretarys to organise a joint tour for the members of both societies (usually during the first week of the Summer holiday). Duties include working with the tour company to choose destination, accommodation and performance venues, and holding the role of group leader on the tour itself.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Symphonic Wind Orchestra, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSWO Year Membership 25/26 | £60.00 | 29/09/2025 - 15/07/2026 | The £60.00 is for the whole year and it is to pay towards our concert venues, sheet music and to contribute to a portion of the musical directors fees. There are some other costs that are optional, these are paying for SUSWO Merchandise and Tour (which happens at the end of the year !!) | |
| SUSWO - 25/26 Semester 1 membership | £30.00 | 02/11/2025 - 01/01/2026 | This is to pay for SUSWO for the semester !!! |
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