Stonewall Brigade Band Board of Directors
Members of the Stonewall Brigade Band Board of Directors are elected to one-year terms (January – December) by the band members at a business meeting held no later than December 31st of each year. The contact email for the board of directors is StonewallBrigadeBand@gmail.com.
- The Directors for 2026 are:
- Officers
- Mitzi White, President, StonewallBrigadeBandPresident@gmail.com
- Mark Heisel, Vice President
- Annmarie Trost, Secretary
- Marsha Sensabaugh, Treasurer
- At-Large
- Larry Carver
- Kim Gutterman
- Kevin Haynes, Music Director
- Luke Haynes, Equipment Manager
- Cindy Hosaflook, Librarian
- Pamela Mason
- Beth Trainum
- Christine Wood
- Officers
Members of the board work collaboratively with each other, section leaders, and other members of the band to ensure that the band runs smoothly and is an enjoyable experience for both musicians and audience members. The board usually meets on the second Thursday of each month. Band members are welcome to attend board meetings.
Section Leaders:
Section Leaders are appointed by the Music Director. They assign parts based on section members’ availability and ability and may provide some musical coaching/feedback. Section leaders may also act as a liaison with the Music Director and/or the Board of Directors.
- Flutes: Christine Wood
- Double Reeds: April Beckler
- Clarinets: Sharon Karst
- Saxophones: Tim Dietz
- Trumpets: Carl Trost
- French Horns: Fred Biggers
- Trombones/Baritones/Euphoniums: Jasmine DeMeyer
- Tubas: Don Clark
- Percussion: Tanya Faidley
Ensembles Affiliated with SBB (led by or including SBB members), Please reach out to ensemble leader for information about joining the group or to schedule performances at your venue or event.
The Mountain Saxhorn Band is a reenactment of the original 1855 brass marching band. The saxhorns are reproductions of the original instruments. The group’s repertoire focuses on music of the late 1800s/early 1900s, but also includes more modern selections. Rehearses every other Wednesday. Contact Mark Heisel at mtheisel@gmail.com.
The Flutes of the Shenandoah includes not only the “standard” flute and piccolo, but also alto and bass flutes…and even a contra-bass flute! Some alto and bass flutes are available for ensemble members to use. Rehearsals are in the band room at 6 pm on Monday evenings. Contact Pam Mason at pmasonva@gmail.com.
The SBB Clarinet Ensemble includes clarinets of all sizes and plays music from a variety of genres. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7 pm in the band room. Contact Sharon Karst at SharonKarst33@gmail.com or Donald Dollins at dkpdollins@gmail.com for more information or to schedule performances.
The SBB Saxophone Ensemble includes saxophones of all sizes and performs music from a variety of genres. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm. Contact Tim Deitz at timdeitz@comcast.net.