

The Final 3 Weeks of DCI!
This weekend marks three weeks before the close of the 2017 season for Drum Corps International. What started for many kids last...


Party's over. Back to work!
The Fourth of July festivities are now behind us and we are now focussing on the new marching season. BY this point most directors have...


Most of your band parents have no idea what you are doing!
In a recent survey, Wind Conductor asked band directors (Middle School, High School, & College) to survey their students to see how many...


Marching Band Competitions: Circuits vs Local Shows
One of the big decisions high school band directors make is the decision of which competitions are appropriate for the program in...


5 Tips for the End of Year
This time of year, can be very difficult in the band room. The Spring Concert was a success but there are still a few weeks before the...


I teach.
Today is National Teachers Day. WindConductor.com and Aamano Music want to extend our sincerest gratitude for everything you do on a...


Nominate your students for the U.S. Army All-American Band Marching Band
The act of nominating a student for any prestigious event has a tremendous impact on the student. There is greater confidence in the...

GEORGE ROSENKRANS: A Forgotten Hero
As we close out the Month of Marches, WindConductor.com would like to honor a composer who may not be as well-known as Sousa and...


Karl King: The King of the Circus March
This week we take a look at a powerhouse in the march world, Karl Lawrence King. The music of Karl King was the background of countless...


Fun Facts About HENRY FILLMORE
This week, in honor of the Month of Marches, we are taking a look at one of the most interesting characters in Wind Band Repertoire:...