Board of Directors
President
Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Michael Armstrong
Mike Armstrong has had several years experience as a member of the Atlantic Brass Band Executive Board; starting out as a Member-at-Large before being elected to the post of Vice-President, and ultimately ascending to the President position.
The 2nd trombonist since 2003, Mike has enjoyed his time with the Atlantic Brass Band and counts it as one of his great musical experiences.Along with Mike's experiences on the board, he also brings over a decades worth of experience in running the Deptford high school music program, as well as several years experience as the coordinator for the Annual SJBODA Concert Band Festival.
Mike is very excited to help move the band forward into the future both as a board member and as a musician.
Personnel Manager
Youth Band Director, Assistant Musical Director
Dr. Bryan Appleby-Wineberg
Bryan Appleby-Wineberg, Associate Professor of Trumpet and Head of Brass at Rowan University oversees recruitment and personnel onboarding into the band. Under his vision and guidance, the Atlantic Youth Brass Band was formed in 2012.
Treasurer
Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival Chair, Business Administration Chair, North American Brass Band Board Member
Melanie Ball
Melanie Ball, comes to Atlantic from the Co-operative Funeralcare Band North West in the UK where she also served as Treasurer. Melanie is a Lead Finance Specialist at GE in Philadelphia, PA.