MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Julia Chilver founded Maldon Youth Orchestra (MYO) with Norman Muncey in 2000 & has been Musical Director since 2013. Julia is MYO’s principal conductor. She is a flautist & works as a music teacher at a primary school in Maldon.

FOUNDER

Norman Muncey founded MYO in 2000. He was Conductor until 2010 & Secretary until 2015. He continued to guide the organisation until his sad passing in 2017. His hard work, vision and dedication will continue to inspire the orchestra.

SECRETARY & SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Gemma Burton joined the orchestra as a clarinettist and then bass clarinettist between 2002 and 2011. Following University, she returned to help out at the orchestra in 2014. Gemma works as a Geography Teacher at Notley High School.

CHAIR

Jo Reyes has Chaired MYO since 2022 and is safeguarding level 2 trained through Essex County Council. She joined the Committee in 2010 when her son joined the orchestra. She is COO of GBI, working on global human rights issues.

Volunteers

COMMUNICATIONS
Katy Chilver

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Dan Holdaway

TREASURER
Julie Lee Ranson

TRUSTEES
Julia Chilver
Jackie Burton
Fiona Hill

FIRST AID
Julia Chilver
Gemma Burton

To read more about governance structure of the organisation please see our operational overview document. All Committee Members who regularly manage MYO are trained to a minimum of level 1 in Child Protection. The adult committee at MYO are higher-level DBS checked. Please see our legal section for full details.