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The Fredonia Jazz Society welcomes your inquiries and involvement.  Please see the Membership page to learn about the benefits of being one of our valued donors.  A donation at the level of full membership provides specific benefits, including being offered a seat at the table to discuss planning and ideas with the Board of Directors.  Our fiscal sponsor is the The Arts Services Initiative of Western New York.  

Board of Directors

Karl Boelter, Composer, Professor Emeritus, School of Music, State Univ. of NY at Fredonia  

Lisa Ann Eppolito, Ceramist, Multi-Language Specialist

Richard Lundquist, Professor Emeritus, School of Business, State Univ. of NY at Fredonia  

Nancy McIntyre, Elementary Teacher, Retired, Toronto Public Schools

James Merrins, Founder, Educational Support Services.

Christina Rausa, Professional actor

Karolyn Stonefelt, Distinguished Professor, School of Music, State Univ. of NY at Fredonia

Artistic Advisors

Nick Weiser, Artistic Director

Regina Carter, violin, NYC

Craig Fattey, St. Francis High School, Hamburg, NY

Dan Gailey, University of Kansas

Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone, New Orleans

Alexa Tarantino, saxophone, NYC