Megan Jacoby-Banks (She/Her) Artistic Director
Megan has been with the Columbus Pride Bands since 2016, serving in many roles from drumline instructor to section leader. She also served as the Pep Band director at the 2024 Pride Bands Alliance National Conference. This year, Megan has taken the role of Co-Artistic Director, alongside Joshua Powell, for the new Columbus Pride Jazz Band. Megan has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Toledo and a Master’s Degree in Music Technology from Southern Utah University. For the past 10 years, Megan has taught band and choir in the Columbus City Schools local school district. Outside of teaching, Megan is an active performer in the Columbus local music scene. She is a freelance drummer/percussionist and is the bandleader and songwriter of Made of the Mist, a local queer alternative band. When Megan isn’t immersed in the world of music and performance, she spends her time motorcycling, hiking, and video gaming.
Josh Powell, (He/Him) Artistic Director
Joshua has been with the Columbus Pride Bands since 2020. In 2024, Josh took on the role of Co-Artistic Director forming the new Pride Jazz Band. He graduated from Ohio University in 2013 studying Music Composition and Audio Production. Since graduation Josh has directed non-profit youth bands and chamber ensembles. Joshua is also part of a saxophone quartet “Cinq!” that made its debut performance this year in the Ohio Statehouse during the National Pride Band Conference. Outside of music, in 2021, Joshua took over ownership of the historic 90 year old restaurant, Clay’s Cafe, in Hebron, Ohio just east of Columbus. He has utilized the business as a platform to further his philanthropic efforts in music and youth organizations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
President: TJ Klopfstein
Vice President: Ryan Dickerson
Treasurer: Bill Thacker
Secretary: Steven Carpenter
DIRECTORS
Archives: Stephen Phillips
Communications: Eloise Jones
Community Liaison: Donna Jacoby-Banks
Development: Zach Meyer
Marketing: Tony Killian
Membership: Langston Pierce II
Sales: Jacob Lowry
Web: Nathan Russell
The Columbus Pride Bands is a proud member of the Pride Bands Alliance and the Association of Concert Bands
OUR FAMILY OF BANDS
You’d be so nice to come home to..........................................Paul Baker
Opus One ..............................................................................Jerry Norwak
In the Mood ............................................................................ Joe Garland
Fever ..................................................................................... Roger Holmes
Four ......................................................................................... Mike Tomaro
Joshua ..................................................................... Mike Collins-Dowden
Si Tu Vois Ma Mère........................................................... Nathan Stenner
INTERMISSION PROGRAM
Jumpin’ at the Woodside ...................................................... Rich Derosa
Take the ‘A’ Train .................................. Duke Ellington arr. David Berger
Sing Sing Sing ........................................................................ Dave Wolpe
It’s Been A Long, Long Time ................................................ Myles Collins
Perdido ................................................................................ Duke Ellington
Deed I do ................................................................................... Rick Stitzel
Fly Me to the Moon .......................................................... Sammy Nestico
Pennsylvania 6 5000 ................................................................ John Berry
JAZZ BAND MUSICIANS
ALTO SAXOPHONES
Eloise Jones
Rosie Massey
Jessica Tossmann
TENOR SAXOPHONES
Donna Jacoby-Banks
Cagney Seay
Nathan Stenner
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
Kurt Filippone
TRUMPETS
Jose Ayala III
John Bir
Jason Fulks
Julie Hoag
Jeremy Kaufman
Jack Riggs
Axis Rowland
TROMBONES
Bill Baker
Betsy Cleland
Adam Garner
Rowan Kelty
Jeffery Riggs
RHYTHM
Angelo Dunlap
Keyboard/Guitar
Grace Lillie
Keyboard
Ash Gillis
Drum Set
Theo Gutchall
Electric Guitar
Loren “Bonez” Lander
String Bass
Gini “Binky” Pikaart
Vibraphone/ Auxillary Percussion
VOCALS
Jose Ayala III
Morgan Morrison
The Columbus Pride Bands is continuing to grow and we welcome everyone who is interested in continuing their instumental musical journey! For large group settings we offer two concert bands, jazz band, and marching band. Our smaller ensembles, focused on specific events, include a holiday winds and oktoberfest brass ensemble. Reach out on our website or email membership@columbuspridebands.org to receive additional information about joining. Whether your journey took a long pause after high school or you are a professionally trained musician, we have a seat for you.
Sponsers are current to the active fiscal year.
GOLD LEVEL $2500
SILVER LEVEL $1000
BRONZE LEVEL $500
Clay’s Cafe
Wells CPA, LLC.
Rettig Music GRANTS
CONDUCTOR $1000
Leigh E. Briggs
Jeffrey Chaddock
Bill Thacker
Teresa Flemings
Zachary Meyer - in memory of John Meyer
Anonymous
Anonymous
DIRECTOR $500
Stephen and Beth Cuff
Jeff Goss
John Kennedy
Dale Masel and Roberto McClin
Connie Pillich
Stephen Sollars
Christine Swodoba
Kevin Vaselakes
Moira Wilmes
Marsha Edwards
SUPPORTER $250
Patrick Conley & Robert
Davis
Aaron and Jacob Lowry-Gilbert
Mary and Nick Weckman
Elaine Puckett
Rumours
Stephen Phillips
DONORS
Donors are current to the active fiscal year.
PARTNER $100
Donna Jacoby-Banks
John and Gayle Bodle-Rhoades
Arnold Buck
Teri Coffey
Stephen and Michelle Davakis
Brian Finley
Tony Killian
Travis Chi Wing Lau
Allyson Ruebusch
Bill and Twila Thacker
Becky and Larry Trover
Shane Wealti
Susan and John Climer
Larry Trover
Bradley Speck
Celia Canjura
Derek Herrmann
Joseph Bonasera
Travis Lau
Frederick Martens
Jack Riggs
Jennifer Gibson
Kyra Knoll
Chip Wendell
TJ Klopfstein
Jerry Comer
Joseph Vericella
Alexandria Fair
Heather M. Campos
Krista Graham
Allison Baer
Tina Bickert
Donald Kincaid
Ryan Wertz
Christy Miller
FRIEND $50
Bob Barnes
Corey Dykstra
Brittany Fyffe
Amy Hoskinson
Katherine Langenfeld
Jeffrey Martin
Leah Musie
Thomas and Roxanne
Pikaart
Michael and Louise Vaselakes
Morgan Webb
Clay Parlette
Michael Squires - in memory of Rahn
Kanipe
Eloise Maun
Leah Musie
Emily Boroff
Morgan Webb
Ryan Dodds
Susan Hoag
William Legare
Wesley Jenq
Laquitha Jones
Tessa Gatz
Columbus Pride Bands is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Your gift for which you received no goods or services, may be tax-deductible under current tax law. Please consult your tax professional.
Investing state and federal dollars, the Ohio Arts Council funds and supports quality arts experiences for all Ohioans to strengthen communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
Learn more about our grant programs and resources, find your next arts experience, or connect: OAC.OHIO.GOV.
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presents a demonstration at the 2023 Functional Ceramics Workshop. Held at the Wayne Center for the Arts, this annual event is presented by Ohio Designer Craftsmen. Image credit: Matt Neff
Guest
Michael Kline
OKTOBERFEST
PEP BAND
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE BAND
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
For our Kroger shopper patrons, consider the Columbus Pride Bands as your selected organization to receive your Kroger Community Rewards. This is a great and easy way to be a sustaining donor to the band thoughout the year. This programs provides the band upwards $500 annually.
Search for: COLUMBUS PRIDE BANDS
Any transactions using your Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
BOOK AN EVENT
The band can accomodate events large and small. Example of past performances include; weddings, drag shows, holiday events, and pep rally style settings.
VOLUNTEER
We have various ways you can volunteer time to the band. We have multiple events through the year where volunteers can assist with the band including; ushering and collecting tickets at concerts or carrying water during parades. We are also looking fo volunteers who have special skills such as; grant writing, audio and visual media editing, social media skills, outreach and networking.
SPECIAL THANKS
Mary Ann Brandt
The Worthington Partnership
Cavan’s Irish Pub
Wells CPA
Harmony Project
The Columbus Foundation
Mary Weckman
Photography Nat Hickman Program Tony Killian
