Band of Angels is a 501c3 nonprofit devoted to providing instruments, scholarships and all the support that children in need in the greater Kansas City Area require to succeed in music. 

Band of Angels Board

Chairman & Co-Founder

Mike MeyerMeyer Music

Jay Breeden

Smash My Trash

Lusha Bodie

Hallmark Media

Becca Castro

KC SourceLink

Susan Escher

Symphony Financial

Paulina Escobar

Stinson LLP

Valerie Escobar

BMG Advisors

Brenda Heffron

EAG Advertising

Emma Jo

Emma Jo Music LLC

Lisa Johnson

CliftonLarsonAllen

Alex Karscig

KPMG

Alaia Martin

Cyphr

Michael Moedritzer

Polsinelli

Liz Montijo

Fox 4: Creative Services Director

Clay Shafer

Baron BMW/MINI/Collision

Michael Zanders

Ameriprise Financial Services

Advisory Board

Sabrina Wiewel

Hallmark

Greg Grieme

DANSR

Ed Bartak

RSM

Artist Advisory Board


Joanne EschrichHallmark: Designer
George ShelbyProfessional Saxophonist
The GG’s Band
Lauren Taneil — Professional Bassist for Beyonce
English Simone — Professional Keyboard (Theodis Ealey, Q Parker, Jasmine Sullivan)
Chyna Garriel — Professional Drummer (T.I., Pharrell Williams, Theodis Ealey)


Mark PenderConan O’Brien Show: Basic Cable Band
Tony DesarePianist - New York
Ryan KilgoreProfessional Saxophonist for Stevie Wonder
Mark RiveraProfessional Saxophonist for Billy Joel


Band of Angels Team

Andrew Levi

Director of Programs & Community Engagement

andrewlevi@bandofangels.org

Destiny White-Dixon

Program Staff

Dawn Zerbs

Development Director

dawnzerbs@bandofangels.org

Amanda Barcus

Instrument Coordinator

Michael Crabtree

Design & Marketing

Lainey Shelby

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