Conductors

Mark Nelson, Director

After teaching music for decades at colleges and secondary schools, Mark moved to the Upper Valley in the summer of 2014. He has immersed himself in the region’s musical life, taking on the roles of conductor, teacher, composer, and singer. He has been the music director of the Lyme Town Band since February 2016, leads Upper Valley Music Center’s Vivace ensemble, and leads the Bach Study Group in Hanover.

Cynthia Boehm-Patenaude

Cindy has been a member of the band for over 25 years, and acted as Associate Director of the UVCB from 1992 until she resigned from the position in 2018. Cindy remains a vital member of the band, playing flute, piccolo, and a variety of other woodwind instruments. She resides in West Lebanon with her husband Guy and Goel, the youngest of her three sons.

Carole I. Blake

Although no longer with us, Carole Blake was closely connected to the Upper Valley Community Band for many years. She spent 30 years as Director of UVCB until January 2014, when she retired and graduated to the post of “Director Emeritus”. In March of 2016, Carole passed away at the age of 73.