named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Buffalo Wind Symphony Performances
Year-round concert series featuring a 80-member ensemble performing Grade 4–6 repertoire for community audiences across Western New York
Educational Outreach
Program component introduced during the 2018 ACB National Music Conference to engage high school bands and promote community band participation
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicates with audience and supporters about events and programmingMaintains subscriber engagement through email notifications about upcoming performances and events, ensuring community awareness and participation in concert offerings.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Honors past members through memorial recognitionMaintains an in memoriam page to honor former members of the orchestra, preserving the organization’s history and recognizing individual contributions to the ensemble.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Organizes and performs live concerts for the Buffalo communityProduces and performs annual live musical concerts in Western New York, including at venues such as Williamsville North High School, and participates in regional and national events such as the Association of Concert Bands National Convention. The ensemble consists of 80 musicians who rehearse weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and perform repertoire at a NYS Grade 5 level drawn from Grades 4–6 music categories.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides educational outreach and community music advancement programsOffers educational opportunities in music for community members, including organizing high school band participation in the ACB National Music Conference and supporting music education through outreach initiatives. The organization also co-founded the New Horizons Band of Western New York and has supported the development of other local concert bands.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$6K39%
Program service revenue$8K50%
Investment income$9416%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$74K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- AMY J ERHARD — BOARD MEMBER AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR
- CHUCK KISZKA — BOARD MEMBER
- CRAIG J ERHARD — BOARD MEMBER AND TREASURER
- JAIME PITNELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JERRY KRZESINSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- James W Smyton — BOARD MEMBER
- KEARNEY ERHARD — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL ANTON SCIORTINO — BOARD MEMBER AND SECRETARY
- PAUL FURLONG — BOARD MEMBER AND PRESIDENT
- VALERIE CZAMARA — BOARD MEMBER AND VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Association of Concert Bands Partner — Performed at and collaborated with the Association of Concert Bands National Convention.
- Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Coordinated joint appearances and community participation events with the New Horizons Band.
- Mailchimp Partner — Uses Mailchimp as its marketing platform for managing email subscriptions and communications.
- Mark Custom Recording Service Partner — Contributing organization supporting the creation of live musical experiences.
- National Association for Music Education Network — Member organization affiliated with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
- New York State School Music Association Network — Member organization affiliated with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA).
- Niagara Frontier American Legion Post 1041 Partner — Contributing organization supporting the creation of live musical experiences.
- Paul Furlong Partner — Personnel Coordinator who facilitates musician introductions and answers inquiries
- Williamsville North High School Partner — Hosts Buffalo Wind Symphony performances at its facility.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accessibility Through Fee Waiver for Youthmethodology: accessibility-through-fee-waiverBy removing financial barriers for students, the organization increases youth access to live symphonic music, because free admission encourages early and sustained engagement with the arts.
- Community-Engaged Musical Performancemethodology: community-engaged_performanceBy involving local educators, performers, students, and professionals in performances, the organization fosters community ownership and deeper audience engagement because participation builds personal investment in the arts.
- Music Education as Community Developmentmethodology: community_music_educationBy offering music education programs, the organization promotes skill development and community engagement because structured musical training empowers individuals and strengthens collective cultural capacity.