Wind Conductor

A healthy band program is more than one performance. Take five minutes to reflect on musicianship, growth, community support, and school support.

by Aaron Noë End-of-Year for Band Directors The past couple of years have brought some significant transitions in my professional life as I moved from secondary teaching into college teaching. It has been a good and meaningful change, but it has also required me to rethink how I spend my time, where I focus my energy, and how I continue to serve the band director community through WindConductor.org. One of the biggest changes I noticed this year was my level of engagement wit

The end of the school year can feel like a whirlwind. Concerts, awards, inventory, uniforms, graduation, recruitment, and final paperwork all compete for your attention. By the time the last performance is over, many of us are ready to not think about band and start thinking about having a few days off.. However, before moving on, take a few moments to look back on the year. This small step will truly benefit you when you start planning the next school year.