Connie Kessel (Flute, Piccolo, RLB Music Director) is principal flute of the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra, performs with the Vassar College & Community Wind Ensemble, and is also active in the Hudson Valley as a free-lance musician and private flute teacher. She holds a B.M. degree in Music Education from SUNY College at Fredonia and a M.M. degree in Flute Performance with concentrations is Music Education and Conducting from Western Michigan University. Connie is retired from the Pine Plains Central School District where she served as a Band Teacher and Music Teacher for 31 years. She is now enjoying the time to pursue new musical opportunities.
Zachary Povall (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Conductor) has been a member of the Rhinebeck Legion Band since 2017. He holds a B.M. in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia. Zach served as a Clinician at the 2020 NYSSMA Winter Conference in Rochester, NY, and he performs with the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra. Currently Zach is employed by the Marlboro Central School District as a Band and General Music Teacher at Marlboro Elementary School, and as the Marlboro High School Pit Director where he enjoys mixing his love for music and theater.
