Ridgewood High School Bands, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Band Council

The Band Council is the student-run organization that makes executive decisions and serves as an advisory committee concerning all the aspects of the band program.  The Council supplements the band program through its activities such as this web site, and also maintains a constant communication with newspapers, parents, alumni and other adults concerning the Ridgewood High School Band Program. There are four officers on the Council elected by secret ballot each April:

The President serves as administrator of the Band Council.  It is his/her responsibility to facilitate Council meetings.  The President also plans numerous band-related activities.  The President serves as the student representative to the RHS Band Association, reporting at their monthly meetings.  The 2010-2011 President is Cynthia Campo.

The Vice President serves as President in the event the President is not in attendance.  He/She chairs committees as formed by the Council and performs duties as assigned by the President and the rest of the Council.  The Vice President is also responsible for maintaining student aspects of this website.  The 2010-2011 Vice President is Maxwell Dabby.

The Treasurer is placed in charge of the Council's bank account.  He/She manages expenses and income for the Council.  It is his/her responsibility to report on the financial status of the Council at meetings and to coordinate certain activities with the Band Association treasurer.  The 2010-2011 Treasurer is Karl Khambatta.

The Secretary takes and posts notes of all Band Council meetings.  It is also his/her responsibility to write press releases on behalf of the many facets of the Band Program throughout the year.  The 2010-2011 Secretary is Trey Shore.

The Marching Band student leadership team also sits on the Band Council.  This includes the Drum Major, Field Captain, and Color Guard Captains.  In addition, any band class or ensemble which is not directly represented on the Band Council by an elected officer may elect a voting representative to the Council.

Band Council meetings are once a week--usually Monday--during Unit Lunch, and are open to all band students.