ARTISTIC STAFF
Megan Jacoby-Banks (She/Her) Co-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) Co-Artistic Director
Joshua has been with the Columbus Pride Bands since 2020. This year, Josh has taken 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 Columbus State house 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
Chameleon ....................................................................... arr. Victor Lopez
Opus One ..............................................................................Jerry Norwak
Stormy Weather .........................................................................Ed Gaston
Got to get you into my Life................................................. Chris Walden
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Doris Day) ....................... Martin Anderson
Night Train ............................................................................. John Higgins
Misty .......................................................................................Jerry Norwak
Watermelon Man .......................................................... John Edmondson
Birdland.......................................................................... Michael Sweeney
INTERMISSION PROGRAM
Malaguena ..................................................................... Michael Sweeney
Take the ‘A’ Train .................................. Duke Ellington arr. David Berger
Summertime .......................................................................... John Denton
Gonna Fly Now ................................................................ arr. Victor Lopez
Tarova .............................................................................. arr. Snarky Puppy
You’re the Top (Jeri Southern) ................. arr. Nathan Stenner-Gregoire Get It On ............................................................. Chase/ arr. Victor Lopez
Bags Groove ...................................................................... arr. Mark Taylor
Straighten Up and Fly Right ........................................... arr. Dave Wople
The Dork .................................................................................. Matt Finders
JAZZ BAND MUSICIANS
ALTO SAXOPHONES
Kurt Filippone
Eloise Jones
Kayla Liston
Rosie Massey
Jesse Neubauer
Jessica Tossmann
TENOR SAXOPHONES
Donna Jacoby-Banks
Nathan Stenner
BARITONE
SAXOPHONES
Kurt Filippone
TRUMPETS
Jose Ayala III
Lashanda Cavin
Evan Greene
Jeremy Kaufman
Jack Riggs
Axis Rowland
FLUGELHORN
Lashanda Cavin
TROMBONES
Bill Baker
Betsy Cleland
Adam Garner
Rowan Kelty
Jeffery Riggs
RHYTHM
Angelo Dunlap
Piano/Keyboard
Ash Gillis
Drum Set
Theo Gutchall
Electric Guitar
Loren Lander
String Bass
Gini Pikaart
Vibraphone/ Auxillary Percussion
VOCALS
Jose Ayala III
MorganMorrison
Sponsers are current to the active fiscal year. SPONSORS
BRONZE LEVEL $500
Clay’s Cafe Wells CPA, LLC. Rettig Music
COMMUNITY
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
12, 2025 ....................
Scan for links to our Website and Social Media pages or to become a Sustaining Donor! info@columbuspridebands.org
The Columbus Pride Bands is continuing to grow and we welcome everyone that 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.
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