The purposes of the Big Red Bands Alumni Association (BRBAA) are to ensure the financial stability of the Big Red Bands, to preserve the student-run nature of the Bands, to promote interaction among Band alumni and between Band members past and present, and to assist the Bands in the achievement of their goals.
The Big Red Bands Advisory Council meets twice a year and manages the long-term goals of the bands. The Advisory Council is made up of BRBAA officers, undergraduate band officers, at-large alumni members, and members of the university administration.
Alumni members are elected for two-year terms by the membership of BRBAA, undergraduate band officers serve for one year, and administration officials serve ex officio.
Click here to read the BRBAA Bylaws: BRBAA Bylaws
Click here to read recent Advisory Council Meeting Minutes: Meeting Minutes
Big Red Bands Advisory Council for 2025-2026
BRBAA Officers (2025-2026)
- Chair: Adam Mangano Drenkard ’11
- Vice Chair: Kathryn (Abbott) Manocchia ’12
- Treasurer: Alex Wong ’19
- Resource Chair: Scott Pesner ’87
- Events Chairs: Kim Gillece ’04 & Lauren Russo ’18
- Communications Chair: Bill Welker ’73
- Secretary: Greg Berman ’12
At-Large Members (2025-2026)
- Praveen Anumolu ’01
- Chloe Potter ’11
- Kristen Baxter ’17
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Skylar Krouse ’23
Student Members (2026)
- Drum Major: Allison Weiher ’27 (anw46@cornell.edu)
- Head Manager: Abigail Heck ’27 (aeh258@cornell.edu)
- Pep Band Manager: Brian Gu ’27 (bg466@cornell.edu)
- Marching Band Treasurer: Julia Xiao ’28 (jax2@cornell.edu)
- Pep Band Treasurer: Tyler Higgins ’28 (th693@cornell.edu)
Advisors
- Athletics Advisor: Samantha Birecree (sp2352@cornell.edu)
Additional Contacts
- Alumni Relations Chairs: Ella Schneyer ’27 and AJ James ’27 (ems474@cornell.edu and acj68@cornell.edu)