Board of Directors
Wolfeboro Friends of Music's functional activity is predominantly accomplished through the voluntary efforts of area residents. Board members come with a variety of skills and experiences and together, plan, coordinate and participate in the variety of activities that result in musical experiences enriching the lives of people of the area. Because Friends of Music's activities are so diverse, the contributions of board members are also diverse.
Carl is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Until this past year he was a resident of Syracuse New York where he was Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the SUNY Upstate Medical University. In Syracuse he served as President and in several other leadership roles on the board of the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music over a fifteen year period. He also served on several other not-for-profit boards. After 40 years of part time residency he and his wife Judith have made Wolfeboro their permanent home.
Greg Jonas was a Partner at Arthur Andersen, a Managing Director at Moody's Investors Service and Morgan Stanley, the Director of Research at a Federal regulator and currently consults with Ernst & Young. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Michigan. Greg studied clarinet for 16 years and for 11 years spent part of each summer at the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan.
Kelly Barbarisi has worked at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital since 2005 and is currently in the Communications Department and has been Assistant to the Director of WDPC Operations. Prior to her employment at Wentworth-Douglass, she had several roles, over a 17 year period, from Administrative Assistant to Client Manager at Willis of New Hampshire (previously Kendall Insurance). During her years at Kendall/Willis, she received the INS Associate in General Insurance from the Insurance Institute of America. She attended New Hampshire College with a focus on Business Administration. In 2013 she launched a new career in photography, shooting weddings, portraits, events and concerts. Kelly resides in New Durham with her 2 sons, Bradley 18 (SYMS recipient) and Brayden 11 and their rescue pup, Boo.
Debbi Gibson followed her dream to pursue music and received a BME with a Certificate in Performance from Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music. She then obtained her MME from James Madison University. She has been a music educator for over 40 years, teaching K-12 grades and adjunct faculty at local colleges. Her teaching accolades include 2005 NHMEA Distinguished Music Educator of the Year, 2011 NHBDA Outstanding Band Director Award. Mrs. Gibson performs regularly with the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, the Lakes Region Woodwind Quintet, the Newmont Military Band, the Center Harbor Town Band, and the NHMF Festival Chorus. She conducts the New Horizons of the Lakes Region Band, Jazz Band and the Taylor Community Chorus and the Carter Mountain Brass Band.
Claudia is a year round resident of Tuftonboro. She is a retired music librarian. She holds master's degrees in library science and musicology and has worked at the University of Rhode Island, the MacDowell Colony, and New England Conservatory. As a flutist, she performs with the Strafford Wind Symphony, the All Saints Episcopal Choir, Cate Park Band, and the Village Players, and also volunteers at the Kingswood music department. She is a former member of the New England Flute Orchestra and has published several arrangements for flute ensembles.
Lauren Hammond is a local resident known for her vibrant presence in the community and her passion for education and the arts. A former teacher at Brewster Academy with over two decades of experience, Lauren dedicated her career to inspiring young minds and fostering a love for learning. She worked in the Instructional Support Department where she shared her deep understanding of the importance of creativity in education, balancing learning styles and differences to celebrate all kinds of minds and abilities. Her interest in learning modalities led her to incorporate various artistic practices into her teaching, nurturing a generation of students who appreciate both academic and artistic pursuits. After retiring from teaching, Lauren embraced her lifelong passion for Plein Air painting (painting outside) capturing the beauty of the local landscapes. Her works are characterized by their capturing light and dynamic compositions, reflecting her deep connection to the natural environment. Lauren’s paintings have been featured in several local exhibitions, where they have garnered praise for their ability to evoke the serene and ever-changing moods of the outdoors. As an active member of the local arts community, she continues to share her love for art and aspiring artists and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of her hometown.
Staff
Bob recently retired from The Barnstormers Theatre after serving for 14 seasons as artistic director/ producer. From 2000 to 2018, Bob also served as Artistic Director of the Dana Center for the Performing Arts, a regional performing arts center on the campus of Saint Anselm College. Bob served from 1996 to 2000 as Vice President for Academic Affairs of the New Hampshire Institute of Art. From 1983-1995, Bob served as Executive/Artistic Director of the Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH. In 1997, Bob founded New Art Theatre, a professional theatre company dedicated to the production of classical and innovative performance works. Bob has served as full-time and adjunct faculty at the University of Memphis, New England College, the NH Institute of Art, and Plymouth State University. Bob holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis. Bob and his wife Kristen have been residents of Wolfeboro for 25 years.
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