About

History

The idea of the Diversity Band bloomed as Austin and Pune established a Sister City relationship. The drums we use (Dhol) are an integral part of the Pune culture. The band plays different traditional Indian folk music, creates a fusion by integrating drums from different parts of the world cultures.

Our team is made up of musicians from different ethnic backgrounds. The Diversity Band provides participation opportunities to folks from different age groups (from middle school to adults). Band performances also showcase diversity in various aspects.

Who we are

Diversity Band is a volunteer led organization. Our Volunteers represent a vast cross section of humanity and foster the belongingness via the common language of music

Pramod Patil

Founder & Overall Program Director

Unmesh Mayekar

Founding member, strategy and logistics

Shubhada Saxena

Founding member

Ramdas Coon

Music Educator

"Diversity Band means to me - shared rhythm, shared Joy 🌱 shared community"

Sachin Deshmukh

Committee Member

Poornima Narain

Committee Member

Project Management

"Diversity Band embodies my spirit, connecting communities through the shared language of music"

Sanvi Gadgil

Social media

Vishal Asatkar

Committee Member

Padmashree Patil

IT professional

"Music keeps me energized and love drumming with Diversity Band group."

Band Members

Emi Schuster

Japanese teacher at ACC

"I see Diversity Band as a celebration of how music connects us, builds community, and brings people together."

Preeti Jaiganesh

Special Education Department

"I enjoy playing Dhol. It’s a big stress reliever. Every day is a learning and it keeps me busy. "

Krish Patil

Shreya Ghiya

"I love being part of the Diversity Band. Being part of a great creative, inspiring community and playing music is always super energizing!

Aanya Palan

High School Student

"I love the lively and welcoming environment that Diversity Band provides to people of all ages and music levels."

Krish Patil

Advisory Board Members

Ben Ramirez

Ashwin Gatalia

Committee Member

Maury Sullivan

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