

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 opportunity to share not only our talents but our gifts with the community. These activities will not only bring joy to the lives you touch will bring greater awareness of your program in the community. These types programs can become a source of pride locally as neighbors, friends, administrators, and council members see your students giving


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...


The World of DCI Hits Reality TV! Plus an Interview with George Hopkins
On October 5th, the competitive world of Drum Corps hits the small screen in the new Fuse TV documentary Clash of the Corps. The show...


A Look in A Band Time Capsule
In a recent article in the Morrow County (OH) Sentinel, columnist Evelyn Long reminisces about her high marching band experience in 1947....


7 Ways to Track Individual Student Progress in the Band Class
Track individual student growth with seven practical assessment strategies for band class, including intonation, rhythm, scales, range, sight reading, terminology, and ensemble skills.


5 Tips for the First Day of Class
Get to know the kids Cover Expectations & Guidelines Set Goals Plan for the Best Play music as soon as possible! GET TO KNOW THE KIDS A...


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