Bandmasters

Abstract The biography files collection in Special Collections in Performing Arts results from clippings by curators or librarians, or from membership surveys of performing arts organizations with records at the various iterations of the repository. Included in this collection are news clippings from Washington and Baltimore-area newspapers, or clippings found online in other serial publications. The clippings were made by performing artists, educators, or performing arts librarians. The bulk of the...

Abstract The World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles is an organization of wind band conductors, ocmposers, performers, publishers, teachers, instrument makers, and devotees of wind music. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of the wind band throughout the world as well as broadening the horizons of its members through the promotion of new repertoire, cultures, places and peoples. Membership is open to all.The collection includes organizational records,...