named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Concert Series
Series of public performances including seasonal, holiday, and themed concerts such as "Home for the Holidays," "Music Without Borders," and "Salute to America," held in local venues.
Joint School Performances
Collaborative concerts with middle school bands such as the Willink Student-Parent Band and Fairport High School Concert Band, fostering intergenerational musical engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commission and premiere original musical worksCommissions composers to create new pieces for performance, such as Jeff Tyzik’s "Race to Summit," which was premiered at the Association of Concert Bands National Conference in Corning, NY, as part of the band's 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Participate in regional and national music eventsPerforms at conferences, festivals, and exchange programs across New York State, Ontario (Canada), and Boston (Massachusetts), serving as a guest ensemble and representing the organization beyond local performances.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute recorded musicRecords and releases compact discs of performances, including three published titles: "Pride of Perinton" (1996), "Great Music from Great Movies" (2001), and "A Gift of Music" (2006).
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide music education programsOffers educational programming in music, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings, contributing to community music learning and engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Present community concerts featuring wind ensemble and band repertoireOrganizes and performs public concerts of wind ensemble and band music in the Rochester area, including themed performances such as "Love is in the Air," "Salute to America," and "By the Book," at venues like the Minerva DeLand School Auditorium, Fairport Gazebo, and Gates Chili Performing Arts Center. The band has maintained a continuous presence since 1978 with a current roster of 48 musicians.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$5K31%
Program service revenue$3K18%
Investment income$7K45%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$300K
Cash$4K
Investments$296K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$300K
Liquid reserves218.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -30.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Charles Van Buren | Conductor | 5 | $4K |
| Tiffany DiPiazza | Interim Conductor | 2 | $3K |
board members · 9
- Andrea Long — Member-at-large
- David Burlone — Vice Chair
- Heather Melnick — Librarian
- J Patrick Kinney — Chairperson
- James Haefner — Treasurer
- Katie Keesom — Publicity Coordinator
- Kojun Hotta — Secretary
- Mark Kellogg — Conductor
- Phil DiPiazza — Personnel Manager
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Association of Concert Bands Network — Performed at the Association of Concert Bands National Conference.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership and musical engagement, with PCB conductor Mark Kellogg holding multiple faculty and administrative roles at Eastman.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Dr. Sidney Hodkinson, the band's first director, was a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music.
- Fairport Fire Department Band Partner — Co-hosts a patriotic concert on June 28, 2026, to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday
- Fairport Gazebo Partner — Hosts outdoor concerts by the Perinton Concert Band.
- Fairport High School Concert Band Partner — Joint performance with Perinton Concert Band on December 17, 2025
- Gates Chili Performing Arts Center Partner — Hosts Perinton Concert Band performances during the Gates Chili Community Music Festival.
- Minerva DeLand School Partner — Hosts Perinton Concert Band performances at its auditorium.
- New York State School Music Association Partner — Collaborates through shared membership and leadership, with assistant conductor Tiffany DiPiazza serving on the board and retired conductor Chuck Van Buren acting as an All-State adjudicator.
- PayPal Partner — Processes donations securely for the Perinton Concert Band; accepts credit card payments without requiring a PayPal account.
- Perinton Recreation Center Partner — Hosts Perinton Concert Band performances.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Shares personnel, with PCB conductor Mark Kellogg and retired conductor Chuck Van Buren both having performed with the RPO.
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Partner — Commissioned Jeff Tyzik, Pops Director of the RPO, to compose a piece for the band's 30th anniversary.
- State University of New York at Fredonia Partner — Connects through education and leadership, with assistant conductor Tiffany DiPiazza holding degrees from SUNY Fredonia and retired conductor Chuck Van Buren serving as a student teacher supervisor there.
- Willink Student Parent Band Partner — Joint concert on March 14, 2026, with Perinton Concert Band as special guest
strategies · 2
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.
- Community Engagement Through Shared Musical Experiencemethodology: community_band_modelBy performing diverse and thematically rich wind ensemble music in public community settings, the band strengthens local cultural life and fosters inclusive civic engagement, because shared artistic experiences build social cohesion and collective identity.
- Musical Development as a Vehicle for Personal and Collective Growthmethodology: music-educationBy sustaining a commitment to continuous musical improvement, the band cultivates both individual growth in adult musicians and ensemble excellence, because disciplined artistic practice fosters personal fulfillment and higher-quality community performances.