BAND MANAGEMENT

The Ithaca Concert Band is managed by its members on a volunteer basis. There are many opportunities for band members to get involved in the management of the band’s operations, concerts, and other events. We encourage everyone to share their enthusiasm, expertise, and skills. Those interested in volunteering for the Board should talk to the band president.

The band has an all-volunteer Board of Directors and several committees. Responsibilities of the Board of Directors are listed in the band’s by-laws. Briefly, the Board is comprised of four Officers, four Directors, and one or two Members at Large. Elections are held annually in February.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Members of the Board of Directors are elected to a 2-year term.
Elected in odd numbered years: President, Treasurer, Personnel, Publicity, 1 Member at Large
Elected in even numbered years: VP, Secretary, Concert Production, Fundraising, 1 Member at Large

Officers:

President: Suan Hsi Yong (*2025)

Vice President: Nan Pasquarello (*2024)

Treasurer: Peter Miller (*2025)

Secretary: Kelly Craft (*2024)

Past President: David Syracuse

Directors:

Personnel: Cliff Beckley (*2025)

Concert Production: Patricia Aubin (*2024)

Publicity: Seth Adams (*2025)

Fundraising: Ryan Belle (*2024)

Members at Large:

Susan Wohlhueter (*2025)

Phil Krasicky (*2024)

*Year term ends

Appointed as needed, for a 2-year term:
Librarian: Ellen Matuszak
Sound Manager: Stephen Little
Webmasters: David Syracuse and Nan Pasquarello
Equipment Manager: Geoffrey Whiting


SECTION LEADERS

SELECTION: Individuals are appointed by the board to serve as leaders for instrumental sections (or combination of sections) of the band. The appointments are reviewed yearly by the board. [NOTE: Please call the numbers below (rather than text, as some are landline numbers) or to email, click on the bolded names below for a hyperlink to section leader email addresses.]

SECTION LEADERS:

Flutes & Piccolos: Sarah Tarrow;  607-279-1035

Clarinets: (Interim contact is Phil Krasicky; 607-592-4502)

Saxophones & Double Reeds: Lisa Payne;  607-844-9742

Trumpets & Cornets: Clifford Beckley; 607-220-6878

Horns:  Jim Singleton: 585-760-4508

Trombones & Tubas: Jim Lowe;  607-708-8021

Baritones & Euphoniums:  Eric James; 607-319-9247

Percussion: David Syracuse; 607-592-7028 (call first) and Ellen Matuszak; 607-273-8110 (call second)

SECTION LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:

A.  Entertain inquiries from prospective new members about joining the band, and, in consultation with the conductor, decide whether to accept each new member based on the availability of space within the section, the new member's musical abilities, and any other relevant musical or logistical considerations.  Decide where to place new members within the section based on the section's needs and the musical skills of the members.

B.  Organize a section roster with addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses to be made available to the Personnel Manager and members of the section.  Notify the Personnel Manager of any member or contact information changes.  Identify and speak with any new or returning members that wish to join after the initial registration period each season.  Give blank registration forms to those members to fill out, collect the completed forms, and return them to the Personnel Manager along with any other pertinent information regarding those members.

C.  Decide on the part distribution and individual seating assignments within the section, in consultation with the conductor as appropriate.

D.  Be available to all members of the section to address any questions concerning playing techniques, intonation, and part interpretation.

E.  Make certain that all section members (especially new members) are directed to all information on the ICB website (including the ICB Handbook), are aware of any changes in schedule, and understand the protocols for concert dress, attendance, paying dues, and music folder responsibilities.

F.  Notify the conductor via email any projected absences within the section for rehearsals and concerts.