Fun facts about JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
March has finally arrived! And what better way to celebrate than by taking a look at the March King himself, John Philip Sousa. ...
Copyright Laws and Arranging For Marching Band
This time of year, high school band directors are mulling over potential choices for the coming marching season. The direction of most...
New Year’s Resolutions and the Band Classroom
New Year’s Resolutions and the Band Classroom The beginning of the New Year is notorious for being a time when everyone promises to be...
Merry Christmas from WindConductor.com!
In this final week before Christmas, WindConductor.com wanted to share some holiday "gifts" with you as you finish all of your last...
Cool Facts About One of Our Greatest Band Composers: Gustav Holst
In the realm of band directors, Gustav Holst is endeared and regarded with the highest esteem. He is often credited as a pivotal force...
Giving Back to the Community
This holiday season, WindConductor.com offers some fun ways to give back to your community. As band directors, we have an incredible...
A Letter of Thanks
Fellow Musicians, Educators & Conductors, Having just watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, I just have to remark how wonderful it is...
Characteristic Tone in the Wind Band
Tone is a term used constantly in the band world. Almost every adjudicator form at any given festival or concert assessment will include...
From Marching Band to Concert Band ---The Fall Transition
As the Marching Season begins to wane and we begin to give greater focus on the concert ensembles in our program, think about the focus...
It’s More Than Just the Scales!
Every Wind Conductor strives to get their students to learn all of the major scales. It is one of the essential components of any...