> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.philharmonia.mobi/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Patches Admin

> Personnel management for orchestral patches

<Note>
  View the [Managing Patches](../guides/patches/managing-patches) guide for more details.
</Note>

The patches admin section provides tools for managing orchestral patches—groupings of players assigned to specific concerts or events. Admin users can:

* View, create, edit, and delete patches (concert personnel assignments)
* Assign players to patches and manage their participation, including roles and attendance
* Use the Wizard Assign tool to efficiently assign or explain member absences
* Perform bulk operations, such as assigning multiple players or updating details for several events
* Edit and send patch-related messages (draft, confirmed, full) to relevant players
* Customise patch messages for different stages and communicate with players
* View statistics and details about each patch, such as player counts, member percentages, and participation

Access to these features is permission-based and intended for users involved in concert personnel administration. Permissions are granular, allowing for different levels of access (view, edit, delete, publish, etc.) depending on the admin's role.
