We Believe Music Unites Us All
Welcome to Wakefield Concert Band
Bringing Free, Joyful Performances to South Kingstown Since 1894.
Played 10+ Free Concerts in 2025, Entertaining Over 5,000 Community Members.
Founded as a small brass group, we’ve evolved into a 50+ member ensemble delivering marches, pops, and classics year-round. Join our harmonious family!
Quick Ways to Support
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donations fund sheet music, instruments, and free events. Give today via PayPal or sponsor a concert!
Our Mission
Free Live Music Every Summer for every RI family
Scholarships Granted
We Believe Music Can Inspire Every Generation
Our Repertoire
From Sousa marches and Broadway medleys to pop hits and patriotic favorites – something for every ear!
Community Outreach
Free summer beach concerts, parades, and school visits – bringing music to RI neighborhoods!
Youth Programs
Mentoring high schoolers and young adults – no auditions, just enthusiasm to grow!
Performance Venues
From Matunuck Beach to SKHS Auditorium – iconic RI spots for unforgettable shows!
Listen to some of our Buglers
Enjoy the sweet sound by the bugelers in our band! Our highly skilled musicians have perfected their instruments, just hear for yourself.
Watch them play!
The Band Members & Board
Conductor
Stephen Toro
Flute
Liz Charest^#
Jodi Clark ^#
Anne-Marie DiFusco *^#
Julie Forsyth ^#
Margaret Fusco ^#
Bridget Gilchrist *^#
Reagan Straight ^#
Olivia Maddock ^#
Marjorie Nozzi *^#
Lee Singer
Catherine Sullivan
Mary Vallee ^#
Deborah Wagner ^#
Jeremy Walsh *^#
Flute/Piccolo
Debbie Howarth^#
Oboe/English Horn
Marilyn Verma
Clarinet
Alice Cialella #
Kris Cunniff #
Jocelyn Larson #
Karen-Ann Lima #
Larry Rothstein #
Jane Rubenstein #
Louis Rubenstein #
Elaine Shanley #
David Vallee +
Bass Clarinet
Stacy Snow#
Alto Saxophone
Laura Cary #
Robert Haupt
Bruce Laferriere
Maria Saleem
Tenor Saxophone
Anthony Calenda
Raymond Celona *+#
David Stephenson *<#
Baritone Saxophone
Joseph Muhitch #
Jay Swoboda #
Trumpet
Janeya Bailey Smith
Russell Conway
Larry Grebstein
Sal Guadagno
Peter Rosen
Tyler Smith
Doreen Snow
Adrian van der Wal
French Horn
Caroline Jenckes
Donna Knott
Dirk Tysmans
Trombone
Timothy Alberg +#
Kristina Bacon *#
Jeff Kimmerlein #
Hayk Sarian #
James Swindlehurst #
Osleydi Vazquez #
Euphonium
Gabe Ausfresser*#
Tuba
Michael Boudreau
Nate Lauder +
Mike McNally +
Percussion
Frank DiFusco
Tim Larson
Connie Renna
Sal Sanfilippo ^
Keith Vorhaben +
Banjo/Guitar
Frank DiFusco +
Bass
John Simpson
Vocals
Wayne Patenaude
Nola Smith
In Memoriam
Karl Seeman
Bob Brown
Frank DeLuise
Bob Knott
Gabe Ausfresser, President
Jeremy Walsh, Vice President
Ray Celona, Treasurer
Bridget Gilchrist, Dir. of Marketing and Communications
Marj Nozzi
Kristina Bacon
Anne-Marie DiFusco
Conductor
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone/Tuba
Percussion
Banjo/Guitar/Bass/Vocals
Board Members
Liz Charest^#
Jodi Clark ^#
Anne-Marie DiFusco *^#
Julie Forsyth ^#
Margaret Fusco ^#
Bridget Gilchrist *^#
Reagan Straight ^#
Olivia Maddock ^#
Marjorie Nozzi *^#
Lee Singer
Catherine Sullivan
Mary Vallee ^#
Deborah Wagner ^#
Jeremy Walsh *^#
Debbie Howarth^#
Marilyn Verma
Alice Cialella #
Kris Cunniff #
Jocelyn Larson #
Karen-Ann Lima #
Larry Rothstein #
Jane Rubenstein #
Louis Rubenstein #
Elaine Shanley #
David Vallee +
Stacy Snow#
Alto Saxophone
Laura Cary #
Robert Haupt
Bruce Laferriere
Maria Saleem
Tenor Saxophone
Anthony Calenda
Raymond Celona *+#
David Stephenson *<#
Baritone Saxophone
Joseph Muhitch #
Jay Swoboda #
Janeya Bailey Smith
Russell Conway
Larry Grebstein
Sal Guadagno
Peter Rosen
Tyler Smith
Doreen Snow
Adrian van der Wal
Caroline Jenckes
Donna Knott
Dirk Tysmans
Trombone
Timothy Alberg +#
Kristina Bacon *#
Jeff Kimmerlein #
Hayk Sarian #
James Swindlehurst #
Osleydi Vazquez #
Tuba
Michael Boudreau
Nate Lauder +
Mike McNally +
Frank DiFusco
Tim Larson
Connie Renna
Sal Sanfilippo ^
Keith Vorhaben +
Banjo/Guitar
Frank DiFusco +
Bass
John Simpson^
Vocals
Wayne Patenaude
Nola Smith
Gabe Ausfresser, President
Jeremy Walsh, Vice President
Ray Celona, Treasurer
Anne-Marie DiFusco, Secretary
Bridget Gilchrist, Marketing and Communications
Marj Nozzi, Computer Software
Kristina Bacon, Scholarship and New Members
Why Join Wakefield Concert Band?
We've Performed 1,000+ Free Events, Entertaining Generations Across RI.
No auditions, flexible schedule, diverse repertoire – perfect for all levels. Build skills, make friends, and give back through music!
No auditions required – just bring your instrument and enthusiasm!
Flexible Monday rehearsals at 7 PM in SKHS band room.
Diverse repertoire: Marches, Broadway, pops, and classics.
