Wind Conductor

by Aaron Noë "...get organized for the first day with the expectation of playing" The school year is quickly approaching, and before you...

by Aaron Noë Marching Band Camp Rehearsal The summer sun rises early, and for marching band students across the country, so do the first...

by Aaron Noë Building the Band You Envision Behind every successful band program is a clear and compelling long-term vision—one that...

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...