About Us

JOIN THE BAND!

Wadsworth Community Band is open to area adult and high school musicians of all experience levels.  Currently, the band is comprised of approximately 50 amateur, professional, and student instrumentalists. The love of music and a commitment to weekly rehearsals are the basic requirements. 

The band rehearses each Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., mid-September through July 4, at Wadsworth Middle School, 150 Silvercreek Rd. There are no dues or membership fees.  The group is supported by area businesses and individuals.

Pat Santelli, former Norton High School band director, is the conductor.

 The Board of Directors includes:

· President:  Christa Armstead

· Vice President:  Elaine Williams

· Band Director:  Pat Santelli         

. Treasurer:  Renee Stemple

·       Secretary:  Sarah Meyer

. Financial Secretary:  Carl Nichols

. Endowment Chair:  Jackie Mitchell 

·       At Large Members:  Jessica Grimshaw, Anna Baker-Tekaucic, Paul Werle, and Krista Overmire

If interested in joining you may email: wadsworthcommunityband@gmail.com, contact one of the board members, or come to a Thursday rehearsal.

WADSWORTH COMMUNITY BAND MISSION STATEMENT

The purposes of the Wadsworth Community Band shall be:

1. To provide musical growth and development, along with quality performance opportunities, for amateur wind instrumentalists      and percussionists in Wadsworth and the surrounding communities

2. To provide musical enrichment for the Wadsworth community

3. To promote the value of music in education and in the community