All change at the AGM

During the lunch break for the initial rehearsal of our #APOmax programme, on Sunday 11th December, APO held its annual general meeting. As usual there were reports from the Music Director, Chairman and Treasurer, reflecting on a spectacular year of music-making and development from the orchestra, from our brilliant #APOpictures project, to our debut at the Reading Fringe Festival, through to the incredible experience of 144 performers raising the roof in Mahler’s Second Symphony.

There was also a changing of the guard, with several committee members stepping down after years of service. Becky Stewardson, Anna Nash and Anastasia Arapi stood down, with Andrew Le Breuilly resigning as Chairman after 3 very successful years. Andrew was elected Treasurer, where he will work with new Fundraising Officer Katie Hepworth on bringing the exciting fundraising strategy he presented at the meeting to life. Emily Bushby takes over as Chair, leading other new members of the committee Ana Olarou (Publicity) and Michael Rowley (Outreach). Existing committee members Laura Baker and former Treasurer Nicola Lawson are taking on the roles of  Secretary and Generalist, respectively.

Several other non-committee roles were also announced, and as ever the discussion at the AGM was stimulating and passionate, showing that APO members are energised and excited about what’s to come in the next year.