The Volunteer Council was created in 1980 to coordinate the talent, time, and energy of people who care about music and the New York Philharmonic. We are grateful to have such dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Philharmonic’s Volunteer Council, please visit this page.

Executive Committee

  • President
    Jean Ziperski

  • Vice President
    Tristan Dresbach


    Auditions
    Audrey Drillich
    Sara Sadin


    Education
    Amy Friedman
    Michael Leigh
    Nona Ventry
    Roberta Wohle


    Merchandise Kiosk
    Susan Casden
    Ricki Wasserman
    Katherine Youn


    Hospitality
    Tristan Dresbach
    Matt Feinstein


    Membership
    Gerry Becker
    Josh Braid
    Ellen Haas
    Dede Rothenberg
    Pam Stewart


    Nominating Committee
    Dede Rothenberg, 2023–24
    Brett Kelly, 2024–25


    Patron Lounge
    Maida Hirschkorn
    Brett Kelly


    Parks Concerts
    Carolyn Ramsdal
    Kalman Schmidt


    Newsletter
    Norm Feit
    Barry Schwartz


    Technology
    Tristan Dresbach


    Tour Packets
    Laura Bronson
    Doris Schwartz


    Ushers
    Debra Blank
    Ann Seifert