Summer 2026 Concert Program

The Potsdam Community Band extends its sincere appreciation to the many individuals and organizations whose generosity, partnership, and support make our concerts possible.

Potsdam Community Band Leadership

The Potsdam Community Band is led entirely by dedicated volunteers whose countless hours behind the scenes make every rehearsal and performance possible.

Leadership Committee

• Theresa Witmer – Music Director
• Kim Adams – Library Coordinator & Treasurer
• Paul Haggett – Information & Communications
• Jennifer Myers – Personnel Manager & Technical Coordinator
• Jane Subramanian – Historian

Music Library Team

The Potsdam Community Band is fortunate to have a dedicated team of volunteer librarians who prepare, organize, distribute, collect, and maintain the band’s music library. Their countless hours spent copying and taping music, stuffing and collecting folders, organizing the library, and preparing music for rehearsals and performances are essential to the success of every concert.

Library Team

• Kim Adams – Library Coordinator
• J. Mills – Assistant to the Library Coordinator
• Catie Dominy – Librarian
• Laurie Rubenberg – Librarian
• Brenda Curley – Librarian
• Denise Koser – Librarian

Music Library Acknowledgements

The Potsdam Community Band gratefully acknowledges the following schools and organizations for lending music for this concert season.

Selection	Courtesy of
Fall River Overture	St. Lawrence Central School — Joseph LaShomb, Band Director
The Fairest of the Fair	St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble — Brenda Curley, Director
Cuphead	Brushton-Moira Central School — Kayla Jacques, Band Director
Where the Waters Meet (O Waly, Waly)	St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble — Brenda Curley, Director
Foaming Sea	St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble — Brenda Curley, Director
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss	Heuvelton Central School — Lauren Baldwin, Band Director
Where the Black Hawk Soars	Brushton-Moira Central School — Kayla Jacques, Band Director
Late in the Evening	Gifted to PCB by an anonymous donor
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End	Norwood-Norfolk Central School — Jonathan Pabis, Band Director
Les Misérables (Soundtrack Highlights)	St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble — Brenda Curley, Director

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Equipment, Facilities & Transportation

The Potsdam Community Band gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following organizations and individuals whose contributions help make our rehearsals and performances possible:

• Potsdam High School Music Department for the generous use of percussion equipment and music stands.
• The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam for its continued support of community music and the use of its rehearsal and performance facilities.
• Patti and Bill Shirley for the generous use of their truck and trailer to transport and store the band’s equipment and music stands, and for designing and building the band’s custom “Marching Machine,” making concert setup, transportation, and performances more efficient.

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Community Support

The success of the Potsdam Community Band depends on the generosity and encouragement of many people.

Special thanks to:

• Our families and friends
• The volunteers who assist before, during, and after every performance
• The communities of Potsdam and Louisville for their continued support of community music

You, our audience, for joining us and helping keep live community music thriving in the North Country.

The Potsdam Community Band is a volunteer community ensemble dedicated to providing high-quality musical performances while welcoming musicians of all ages and backgrounds. Your support—whether through participation, donations, or simply attending our concerts—helps ensure that community music continues to thrive throughout the North Country.

Join the Band

New members are always welcome! If you play a traditional concert band instrument at approximately a high school level, we’d love to have you join us. Our musicians range from talented high school students to retirees, representing many professions and communities throughout the North Country.

No audition is required—just bring your instrument, enthusiasm, and a love of making music!

Interested in playing with us?
potsdamcommunityband@gmail.com

Support Our Music

The Potsdam Community Band purchases new music each year while also borrowing music from neighboring schools and organizations. Donations help us expand our music library, purchase new selections, and continue providing free community performances.

To make a donation:

Email:
potsdamcommunityband@gmail.com

or donate through Venmo:

@potsdamcommunityband

If you would like to donate music to the band, please contact the Music Director before making a purchase so we can ensure it complements our library and programming needs.

Photos from our Summer 2026 concerts will be added after the performances.

Please check back after the Potsdam Summer Festival and Louisville Hometown Days concerts to see highlights from the season.

Proud Member of the Association of Concert Bands

The Potsdam Community Band is honored to be an organizational member of the Association of Concert Bands (ACB), an international organization dedicated to fostering excellence in adult community bands through performance, education, advocacy, and the sharing of musical resources.