Assistant Director of Bands & Artist in Residence: Allison Betsold
Allison Betsold joins the Northeastern University Music Department as Artist in Residence, Assistant Director of Bands. As the director of the NU Pep Band and NU Concert Band, Allison works with over 250 students across multiple disciplines and majors. The NUPB can be heard playing at all home volleyball, women’s and men’s ice hockey, and women’s and men’s basketball games. A Massachusetts native, Allison holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Master of Music from the University of Kansas, and was studying for her Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Illinois before making her return to NU. Allison specializes in wind band conducting and literature, and creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all who wish to experience music together.
President: Eshna Kulshreshtha
Eshna is a fourth-year Marine Biology major from San Ramon, California, with minors in Environmental Studies and Music. This is her sixth semester playing tenor sax in the Pep Band, and they also play bassoon in the Concert Band. She is also a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. As President, Eshna works with her fellow officers and the Director to coordinate band operations. As the executive officer, they also manage relationships between the Pep Band and other organizations. Outside of Pep Band, they are involved with New Renaissance Theatre, NU Stage, and are a huge NYT mini-games fanatic.
For questions or comments regarding the administration of the Pep Band, Eshna can be reached at nupepbandpresident@gmail.com.
Vice President: Nathan Prins
Nathan is a third-year Psychology and Business Administration major from River Vale, New Jersey, with a Business Concentration in Management. Nathan joined the Pep Band his first semester as a trumpet player. Nathan has also played trumpet for the Northeastern Concert Band since Spring 2025 and is an active brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. As Vice President, Nathan is in charge of maintaining the roster as well as scheduling communications with members of the band. He is also in charge of organizing member attendance throughout rehearsals and games.
If you have any questions for him, feel free to reach out at nupepbandvp@gmail.com.
Treasurer: Faith Adeagbo
Faith is a fourth-year Health Science major with a minor in Business Administration. She is from Bronx, New York, and plays the trumpet in the Pep Band. As Treasurer, Faith organizes dues, manages the band’s budget, processes reimbursements, and generally approves of the band’s financial decisions!
For any questions or concerns, she can be reached at nupepbandtreasurer@gmail.com.
Managers: Caitlin Shen & Hailey Randall
Caitlin is a fifth-year Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry major from Long Island, New York who plays the trumpet in the Pep Band. Ask her about fountain pens, her favorite songs in the book, or what she’s reading!
Hailey is a third-year Music Technology major with a minor in Music Industry. They are from Warwick, Rhode Island and play the tenor saxophone in Pep Band. Outside of Pep Band, they are co-president of Northeastern’s chapter of Hear Your Song and enjoy gardening, dancing, and skiing.
The co-Managers help maintain the band’s equipment and instruments, distribute uniforms, and handle other equipment loans within all the NU Bands.
If you have any equipment-related questions, feel free to contact them at nupepbandmanager@gmail.com.
Librarians: Oliver Stearns & James Visconti
Oliver plays trumpet, forgets to practice tuba, and he almost forgot to write his bio, but it’s okay, we still love Oliver. Talk to him about marching band, the best type of milk, and whether or not it is okay to drink SunnyD.
James is a fourth-year Biochemistry major, and plays bass for the Pep Band. Outside of Pep Band you may find him playing bass for NU Stage, playing bass for his band Decibel Park, playing bass for his band Snowplow, or playing bass alone in his room. If you have any questions about the bass or any of those other things he’d love to yap about them!
The co-Librarians are responsible for making sure all books are intact with the right music and that every band member has a book signed out to use at rehearsals and games. They update the books with new music and make repairs when needed.
If you have any questions related to our sheet music or just want to chat, please email the Librarians at nupepbandlibrarian@gmail.com.
Events Coordinator: Grayson Plourde
Feel free to reach out to them with any questions, concerns, or social event ideas at nupepbandevents@gmail.com!
Webmaster: Julia Ariano
Julia is a fourth-year Environmental Engineering major with a minor in Writing from Washingtonville, New York. She plays clarinet in the Pep Band. As Webmaster, she is responsible for taking photos of the band at games and keeping the Pep Band’s website and social media pages up to date (@gonupepband everywhere!!). Outside of the Pep Band, Julia enjoys buying a $7 yummy drink, listening to music, and going for a walk.
Reach out to her at nupepbandwebmaster@gmail.com if you ever have questions, song recommendations, or just want to chat.
Student Directors: Jillian Scott and Adityaa Chandna
Jillian is a fourth-year Cell and Molecular Biology major from Skaneateles, New York. She plays the alto saxophone in the Pep Band. Outside of the Pep Band, Jillian is Treasurer of NU Stage Musical Theatre club where she plays oboe and saxophone in the pit orchestra.
Adityaa is a fourth-year Computer Engineering major. He plays drum kit in the Pep Band.
The co-Student Directors conduct the Pep Band at basketball, volleyball, and hockey games.
If you want to chat, ask a question, or tell a joke, feel free to reach out to them at nupepbandstudentdirector@gmail.com!