Wind Conductor

As band directors, we are also running a kind of marathon. Some of us are building programs that perform at the highest musical levels. Some are focused on creating inclusive spaces where students feel they belong. Some are simply trying to make a difference in one student’s life at a time.

Patrick Gilmore, the "Prince of Bandmasters," shaped American music with grand concerts & iconic tunes like When Johnny Comes Marching Home

The Grass is Always Greener... WindCoductor.org As a band director, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. There’s always...

The Band Director's Goal-Setting Planner Over the years, Wind Conductor has discussed the importance of setting meaningful goals for...

Band Director reading while on break Now is the perfect time for band directors to recharge, reflect, and gather inspiration for the year...

As high school and middle school band directors, we live by the rhythm of rehearsals, performances, and competitions. While the work is...

As a band director, preparing for marching band camp involves more than just ensuring that the students are ready. It requires careful...

The summer often feels like band director musical chairs. Positions open, directors shift, new directors assume their first positions....

Make the most of this year's Band Camp experience! KEEP THE END-GOAL IN MIND Everything you do during band camp should be focused...

Aamano Music releases a revised edition to the classic fictional novella, The Fifth String by John Philip Sousa. The wind band community...