Contact Information
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
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Mitzi White, President, StonewallBrigadeBandPresident@gmail.com
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Mark Heisel, Vice President
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Annmarie Trost, Secretary
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Marsha Sensabaugh, Treasurer
At-Large
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Larry Carver
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Kim Gutterman
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Kevin Haynes, Music Director
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Luke Haynes, Equipment Manager
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Cindy Hosaflook, Librarian
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Pamela Mason
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Beth Trainum
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Christine Wood
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.
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Flutes: Christine Wood
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Double Reeds: April Beckler
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Clarinets: Sharon Karst
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Saxophones: Tim Dietz
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Trumpets: Carl Trost
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French Horns: Fred Biggers
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Trombones/Baritones/Euphoniums: Jasmine DeMeyer
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Tubas: Don Clark
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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.
Directions to the Bandstand
From I-81 exit 225: At the bottom of the ramp go west on VA 262. (Left if on I-81 N. Right if on I-81S) Follow 262 past 3 cross streets and take the Churchville Avenue exit. Get into the left lane at the botton of the exit onto Churchville Avenue (US 250) and turn left. Follow 250 East/Churchville Avenue into Staunton. After you pass the first traffic light, watch for Breeden’s Burgers and Shakes on your right and turn right on the street at the end of their parking lot. Take the first left. This takes you into the park where you will have to turn right onto the park drive. Follow the park drive to the bandstand area (at the “Y” in the road stay to the left). Parking is allowed on both sides of the park drive for concerts.
From I-81 exit 220: Once you take exit 220 you are on VA 262. Take the 4th exit for Parkersburg Pike. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. As you cross the city limits, this becomes West Beverley Street. Turn left onto Thornrose Avenue at the 3rd traffic light. As you pass Grace Christian School this street curves to the right. Just past the curve turn left into Gypsy Hill Park or park on the street and walk in. Parking is allowed on both sides of the park drive for concerts.