THE BIX SOCIETY ADVISORY BOARD
The Bix Society Advisory Board is a committee of dedicated volunteers offer their time, experience, and insight to build an ever stronger future for the Bix Society, festival, and youth band. The Bix Society Advisory Board ensures that the programs remain dedicated to preserving and celebrating the music and legacy of Bix Beiderbecke and traditional jazz music.
If you are passionate about this mission and interested in volunteering as a member of the Bix Society Advisory Board, please email bix@commonchordqc.org.
2025-2026 Committee Members
Verna Burrichter – Chairperson
James Beiderbecke – Board Liaison
Josh Duffee
Tyler Henning
Taylor Kilgus
Kim Nickels
Jim Petersen
Andy Schumm
Hal Smith
Staff:
Tyson Danner – Executive Director
563-223-8642 | tdanner@commonchordqc.org
Steve Ahrens – Director of Strategic Initiatives
563-223-8623 | sahrens@commonchordqc.org
Dan Wilkinson – Bix Society Office Manager
dwilkinson@commonchordqc.org
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