Tim Hinton - The 2020 Marching Season
Last week, I had the opportunity to connect with Tim Hinton (Composer, Arranger, and Host of the outstanding padcast, Marching...
Paul Murtha: Arranging & Composing for Concert Band
Whether in marching band, concert band, or jazz band, you may have performed one of Paul Murtha's compositions. Recently retired from...
An Interview with Anne McGinty
Just before everything shut down, I had the opportunity to interview one of my favorite composers, Anne McGinty. As a young band...
Why is Grainger's music soooo good???
I never get tired of listening to, performing or studying the music of Percy Grainger! I remember the first time I programmed a piece...
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:...
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. ...