Roaring Into Our Twenties

ARTISTIC STAFF

ROBERT DAVIS (He/Him) Artistic Director

Robert Davis has served as the Lead Artistic Director of the Columbus Pride Bands since the spring of 2017, having previously served as Assistant Artistic Director. Robert currently serves as the Director of Bands at Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Ohio. At Watkins Memorial, Robert leads all aspects of the high school band program including two concert bands, jazz ensemble, marching band, pep band, the musical pit orchestra, and assists with the middle school bands. During his time at Watkins Memorial, the band program has participated in a commissioning project with John Mackey, hosted composer Michael Markowski, worked with notable educators including Frank Battisti, and continues to consistently earn high ratings at adjudicated events.

Before moving to Columbus in 2015, Robert earned a Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee where he studied conducting with Dr. John Climer. While a student at UWM, Robert was the recipient of a Chancellor’s Award and several Graduate Travel Grants which allowed him to pursue additional study with prominent band conductors around the country. Robert began his teaching career at Anna Local Schools in western Ohio, and he is a proud alumnus of Ohio University. Robert holds professional membership in the National Association for Music Education, Ohio Music Education Association, National Band Association, and is an alumnus of Kappa Kappa Psi.

ARTISTIC STAFF

JENNIFER OLIS, (She/Her) Assistant Artistic Director

Jennifer Olis has served as Assistant Artistic Director of Columbus Pride Bands since the spring of 2019. She currently is the Director of Bands in the Grandview Heights School District in central Ohio. At Grandview, Jennifer teaches the high school concert band, high school marching band, high school jazz band, eighth grade band, and assists with the fifth, sixth, and seventh grade bands. She also leads chamber ensembles, the musical pit orchestra, and the pep band program. Prior to coming to Grandview, Jennifer taught for five years in the Logan Hocking School District in southeastern Ohio and six years at Muskego High School in southeastern Wisconsin. Under her direction, the Muskego High School Wind Ensemble performed at the 2009 and 2014 Wisconsin State Music Association Conferences. In 2012, Jennifer was one of three selected participants in the National Band Association Young Conductor Mentor Project where she studied with renowned conductors and educators Mark Camphouse, Paula Crider, and Gary Hill.

An avid supporter of new works for concert band, Jennifer has participated in several commissioning projects resulting in works by composers Zachary Koors, Taras Nahirniak, Michael Sweeney, and John Mackey. She is the recipient of The Ohio State University Outstanding Graduate Associate Award (2017) and The Ohio State University Fellowship Award (2015). She is a member of NAfME, Sigma Alpha Iota, Tau Beta Sigma, Kappa Kappa Psi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Phi Kappa Phi. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education and Trombone Performance degrees from Ohio University and Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting from The Ohio State University, where she studied with Dr. Russel Mikkelson. Jennifer and her husband, Michael, live in Pickerington with their children Molly and Julian.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: TJ Klopfstein

Vice President: Mary Weckman

Treasurer: Bill Thacker

Secretary: Steven Carpenter

OFFICERS DIRECTORS

Archives: Stephen Phillips

Communications: Open

Community Liaison: Donna Jacoby-Banks

Marketing: Tony Killian

Membership: Danny Yeager

Sales: Jacob Lowry

Development: Open

Web/Media: Christine Swoboda

The Columbus Pride Bands is a proud member of the Pride Bands Alliance and the Association of Concert Bands

PROGRAM

JAZZ BAND

There’s A Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon For New York

George Gershwin arr. Mike Tomaro guest conductor: Jerry Comer

Just a Closer Walk with Thee arr. Chris Sharp guest conductor: Megan Jacoby-Banks

(The) Movement arr. Victor Lopez guest conductor: Joshua Powell

CONCERT BAND

Pastime With Good Company

Henry VIII/Philip Sparke

Amparito Roca

Jaime Texidor/Aubrey Winter

Selections From Chicago arr. Ted Ricketts

Second Prelude

George Gershwin

Sogno di Volare

Christopher Tin/Matt Conaway

INTERMISSION

Hymn of Axciom

Vienna Teng/Nathan Russell

Tight Squeeze

Alex Shapiro

Prince of Egypt Medley

Stephen Schwartz/Jay Bocook

Centennial Celebrations

Adrian B. Simms

Ayo!

Katahj Copley

SAXOPHONES

Jerry Comer

David Lehnus

Jesse Neubauer

Joshua Powell

Kel Price

Nathan Stenner

Jessica Tossman

Deed Vann

JAZZ BAND MUSICIANS

TRUMPETS

Jose Alyala

Lashanda Cavin

Jeremy Kaufman

TJ Klopfstein

Jack Riggs

TROMBONES

Bill Baker

Betsy Cleland

Jacob Lowry

Jennifer Olis

RHYTHM

Megan Jacoby-Banks

Gini Pikaart

Kayla Forshey

Loren Lander

CONCERT BAND MUSICIANS

FLUTE

Andrea Avers

Jan Bednarczuk*

Addy Bemis

Ian Boden

Vanessa Cox

Christina King

Matthew Lippert

Abigail Mason

Andy Riggs

Hannah Sieber

Sarah Simmerman

Christine Swoboda

Rosena Trover

Samantha Vann

Sami Wallick

Chip Wendell

Erica Wolf

OBOE

Kayla Forshey

Chelsea Hartz

Zach Meyer*

BASSOON

Aaron Gilbert

Nat Hickman

Langston Pierce II

E-FLAT CLARINET

Carl Cummins

CLARINET

Christina Capper

Susan Climer

Carl Cummins

Lesly Day Brusoe

Ryan Dickerson

Isaac Dryer

Erin Engle

Rebecca Faille

Mike Hils

Joshua Howey

Keeta Jones

Chloe Knoll

David Lehnus

Eloise Maun

Mallory McNabb

Kel Price

Eli Raver*

Amanda Smith

Kell Sprangel

JP Thompson

BASS CLARINET

Rachel Hisey

Jay Niedzielski

ALTO SAXOPHONE

Angel Ault

Julie Barnickle

Diana Brooks

Donna Jacoby-Banks*

Jess Layton

Wade McKinney

Leonardo Mollohan

Jesse Neubauer

Clay Parlette

Joshua Powell

Cagney Seay

Deed Vann

TENOR SAXOPHONE

Lindsay Smithson

Aaron Wiedemer

BARI SAXOPHONE

Nathan Stenner

Jerry Comer

CONCERT BAND MUSICIANS

TRUMPET

Stephen Bohland

Lashanda Cavin

Sofia Closson

Jason Fulks

Dennis Hubach

Julie Hoag

Jeremy Kaufman

TJ Klopfstein*

Spencer Litzenberger

Jeremy Moyers

Gavin Newton

Spencer Rucker

Kevin Vaselakes

FRENCH HORN

Chris Daniels*

Jaime Fox

Richard Franks

Jeremy Helsel

Tony Killian

Michael Lindner

Brittany Rigg

Rachael Zordan

TROMBONE

Bill Baker

Betsy Cleland

John Climer

Julie Langenfeld

Jeffery Riggs

Robbie Schelling

Jack Sullivan

Tori Taylor

Aaron Turner

Joel Wallick

Mary Weckman*

BASS TROMBONE

Nate Russell

EUPHONIUM

Matthiew Haines

Adam Howard

Jacob Lowry

Jeremy Ogden

Stephen Phillips*

Danny Yeager

Elliot Venford

TUBA

Jose Ayala III

Rich Guinther

Kory Munk

Bill Thacker

Tony Vitale

Eric Williamson

PERCUSSION

Steven Carpenter*

Marc Conte

Bobby Davison

Megan Jacoby-Banks

Xandon Johnson

Natalie Jones

Gini Pikaart

Ender Stoker

*Section Leader

SPONSORS

GOLD LEVEL $2500

DONORS

CONDUCTOR $1000

Teresa Flemings

Bill Thacker

DIRECTOR $500

Stephen & Beth Cuff

Rowan Kelty

Stephen Phillips

Anonymous

SUPPORTER $250

Patrick Conley & Robert Davis

Kevin Vaselakes

Mary & Nick Weckman

PARTNER $100

John & Gayle Bodle-Rhoades

Leigh Briggs

Robert Burdett

Stephen & Michelle Davakis

Aaron Gilbert & Jacob Lowry

Clyde C. Huffman & James L. Moore

John Kennedy

Tony Killian

Elaine Puckett

Christine Swoboda

Twila Thacker

Becky & Larry Trover

Amy Witt

FRIEND $50

Janina Bielawski

Thomas & Roxanne Pikaart

Michael & Louise Vaselakes

SPECIAL THANKS

King Avenue UMC

Mary Ann Brandt

The Worthington Partnership

Gresso’s Cavan’s Irish Pub

Club Diversity

Megan Jacoby-Banks

Wine Corktet

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Wells CPA

SLIDESHOW

Jenn Olis

INTERPRETER

Matthew Williams

WELCOME MUSIC PROVIDED BY:

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to R: Susan Climer, Chip Wendell, Aaron Gilbert, David Lehnus

FINANCIAL

KROGER REWARDS: Columbus Pride Bands

VENMO DONATION: CbusPrideBands

SUSTAINING DONOR: ColumbusPrideBands.org/donate/

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.

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.

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“A community ensemble such as ours is not sustained by the musicians you see on stage alone. You. Our audience full of friends, family, colleagues and community members are an integral part of our success. For coming to concert after concert to applaud and appreciate the time and effort we put into our concerts, thank you.

As we celebrate the past, present, and future of this ensemble tonight we have a unique and time sensitive opportunity for you to support your friends and family on stage. We have received a generous matching grant for $750. Which means that all donations made to the Columbus Pride Bands by midnight tonight will be matched 1:1, up to $750. Donations to the bands help us fund rehearsal space, instrument and equipment purchases as well as special events and ensembles.

You will find our Venmo and PayPal information below, as well as a tip bucket for cash and checks in the lobby at our information table. Your contributions help us continue the legacy of this ensemble.“

This summer the Columbus Prides Bands will host the 2024 Pride Bands Alliance National Conference here in Columbus, Ohio. Scheduled for July 17–21, 2024, members from the other 36 Pride Bands Alliance member bands will be traveling to Columbus to experiance this event.

Our conference will be rich with artistic collaborations, musical performances and vast opportunities for the participants to explore our amazing city.

The Heart of it All, will also showcase the diversity and musical richness of Columbus by highlighting music and composers from and about The Buckeye State. We are showing the Pride Bands Alliance members how our region truly is at the heart of so much culture. The conference will be based in the heart of downtown Columbus, as our host hotel, social & gala events and our performances are all within one square mile.

Planned are a variety of performance opportunities including, concert bands, big band, pep band, color guard performance and opportunities for chamber ensembles. The conference will also include workshops, social events, organizational meetings for the PBA organization, and keynote apperances by Jim Obergafell.

This event has been a major undertaking and a large financial committment for our small organization the last year. Your financial support will ensure our success in this endeavor.

Now until May 1st all private donations will be eligible for the following incentives to support:

Conductor - $1,000+

Recognition as a donor in our conference and 2024-2025 season programs

4 complimentary tickets to our conference concert ($100 value)

2 complimentary tickets to our fall 2024 concert ($26 value)

2 complimentary tickets to our spring 2025 concert ($26 value)

Director - $500

Recognition as a donor in our conference and 2024-2025 season program

2 complimentary tickets to our conference concert ($50 value)

2 complimentary tickets to our fall 2024 concert ($26 value)

2 complimentary tickets to our spring 2025 concert ($26 value)

Supporter - $250

Recognition as a donor in our conference and 2024-2025 season programs

2 complimentary tickets to our conference concert ($50 value)

Partner - $100

Recognition as a donor in our conference and 2024-2025 season programs

Contact Name(s):

Recognition Listing:

Donor Information

Digital form and payment option available: Columbuspridebands org/donate

(Please print as you wish to appear in acknowledgements/publications or note “Anonymous ”)

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Email: Phone:

Payment Options

Check

Payable to: Columbus Pride Bands

Memo: 2024 PBA Conference Donation

Address: PO Box 8147, ATTN: PBA Conference, Columbus, OH 43201

CPB

Paypal

columbuspridebands.org/donate

501(c)(3) status Donations to CPB are tax

financial advisor for the tax implications of your donation

EIN is 75-3179111

Many more details regarding the conference schedule of events and other ways to support the Columbus Pride Bands can be found on our website: columbuspridebands.org

Questions? Email Mary Weckman at development@columbuspridebands org

Local Business Sponsorship Opportunity!

Bronze Sponsor - $400

Complimentary ⅛ page ad in our printed “Conference Visitor Guide” and digital Conference Concert program

Silver Sponsor - $750

Complimentary ¼ page ad in our printed “Conference Visitor Guide” and digital Conference Concert program

Gold Sponsor - $1,000

Complimentary ½ page ad in our printed “Conference Visitor Guide” and digital Conference Concert program

Platinum Sponsor - $2,500

Event sponsor sign at the following conference event:

Pride Bands Alliance National Concert Band performance

Complimentary ½ page ad in our printed “Conference Visitor Guide” and digital Conference Concert program

Diamond Sponsor - $5,000+

Event sponsor sign at the following conference events: Statehouse chamber recital and gala Keynote address [Mr. Jim Obergefell]

Pride Bands Alliance National Concert Band performance

Complimentary ½ page ad in our printed “Conference Visitor Guide” and digital Conference Concert program

Business Information

Digital form and payment option available: Columbuspridebands org/donate

Business Name:

Contact:

Email/Phone:

Address:

Website:

Payment Options

Check

Payable to: Columbus Pride Bands

Memo: 2024 PBA Conference Sponsor

Address: PO Box 8147, ATTN: PBA Conference, Columbus, OH 43201

Paypal

columbuspridebands.org/donate

CPB is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status Donations to CPB are tax deductible to the full extent of the law However, certain donations in which donors receive a good or service in return for a donation are not tax deductible or may be only partially deductible Please consult with your financial advisor for the tax implications of your donation Our EIN is 75-3179111

Many more details regarding the conference schedule of events and other ways to support the Columbus Pride Bands can be found on our website: columbuspridebands.org

Questions? Contact Mary Weckman - development@columbuspridebands.org