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THE SMITHTOWN COMMUNITY BAND
Summer Concerts Under the Stars
Bill Link- Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Mike Rudnicki-Alto Saxophone
Jim Lasher-Tenor Saxophone
Bill Leacock-Baritone & Bass Saxophone
Since its formation in 1987, Transitions Saxophone Quartet has played for a wide range of audiences throughout Long Island, including wineries, art galleries, libraries, weddings and private parties. Transitions is dedicated to bringing the unique sound of music written for the saxophone to the general public. Our repertoire spans the classic works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy and Gershwin, and the renowned jazz artistry of Ellington, Parker, Joplin, Woods and Gillespie. Let us set your special occasion to music! 631-275-0443 Email: smithtowncommunityband@gmail.com
2025 Performance Schedule
Music: A Universal Language Performance Series
Date Day Location Time
April 6th Sunday Riverhead Public Library 1:30 pm
June 1st Sunday Harborfields Public Library 2:30 pm
July 8th Tuesday Smithtown Historical Society 7:30 pm October 19th Sunday North Babylon Public Library 2:00 pm
Bill Link is the Director, Co-Founder, and Conductor of the Smithtown Community Band (SCB) and co-founding member of Transitions Saxophone Quartet since 1987. He selects, prepares, and leads musical presentations, and initiates and coordinates the project venues. Before retiring in 2020, Mr. Link was an instrumental music teacher for 36 years, having taught at St. Anthony's High School in Huntington and Comsewogue UFSD in Port Jefferson Station. Mr. Link plays Lead Alto and Soprano Saxophone for Transitions and resides in Smithtown.
Mike Rudnicki has been a member of the Smithtown Community Band since 2009 and Transitions Saxophone Quartet since 2007. Mr. Rudnicki has been an instrumental music teacher for over 25 years having taught in the elementary, middle, and high school(s) during his tenure in the Patchogue-Medford School District. Mr. Rudnicki plays Alto Saxophone for Transitions and resides in Holtsville.
Jim Lasher joined Transitions in 2025 on Tenor Saxophone. He is a 1992 graduate of SUNY Fredonia School of Music, with a B.S. in Sound Recording Technology. He enjoys making music with his two children who also play saxophone at their home in Smithtown. Jim is an IT professional, specializing in collaboration technology for over 25 years.
Bill Leacock is the lead Alto Saxophonist for the SCB and co-founding member of Transitions Saxophone Quartet. Mr. Leacock met Mr. Link in 1987 as a member of the SCB and together they formed Transitions Saxophone Quartet. Mr. Leacock recently retired from the Bellmore-Merrick School District after 30 years as a Physics teacher at Mepham High School. Mr. Leacock is the Baritone and Bass Saxophonist for Transitions and resides in Bluepoint.
ENJOY SOME TRANSITIONS SAXOPHONE HIGHLIGHTS
"History of Jazz"
2022 Performances Series Highlights
"Sax Appeal"
2023 Performance Series Highlights
"Music of Stage & Screen"
2024 Performance
Series Highlights
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