2017 – 2018
Olathe West Bands • Carol Lowman and John Wickersham, Directors
2016 -2017
Paul Georgoulis, bassoon
F.L. Schlagle Concert Band • Reginald May, Director
2008 -2009
Sumner Academy Chorale • Becky Thomas, Director
Mill Valley Jaguar Jazz Band • Deb Steiner, Director
Monticello Trails Jazz Band • Angie Eisenbarth, Director
John Wickersham, Marimba
2006 – 2007
George Farmer, Composer
Oxford Middle School 8th Grade Symphonic Band• Gerald Gipson, Director
2005 – 2006
Paul Hartfield, Tenor
Presbyterian Church of Stanley Chancel Choir • Robyn Hartfield, Director; Carole Ingram, Accompanist
Blue Valley West High School Wind Symphony • Craig Miller, Director
2004 – 2005
Paul Hartfield, Tenor
Robyn Hartfield, Soprano
Allegro Chommunity Children’s Choir • Christy Elsner, Director; Geri Allcorn, Accompanist
After Hours Community Band • Carol Commerford & Sandra Stoeckel, Conductors
2003 – 2004
Andrew Glover, Guest Conductor
University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble • Dr. James Popejoy, Director
The Wichita Wind Ensemble Advanced Band & Advanced Percussion Ensembles • Dr. John W. Taylor, Director
2002 – 2003
Allegro Children’s Choir • Christy Elsner, Director; Geri Allcorn, Accompanist
Polo R-7 High School Band • Ken Eberhart, Director
Michael Herrara, alto saxophone
Band Director Salute
Great band directors do more than encourage musical proficiency. They inspire individuals to give their best in everything they do, never settling for a second-best performance. A great band director’s influence lasts a lifetime, creating a model for musicianship and citizenship.
As a tribute to outstanding band directors, and other instrumental music teachers, Midwest Winds has created a “Band Director Salute” to honor those individuals who have contributed to their communities and inspired young people to strive for excellence throughout their lives.
Midwest Winds is pleased to honor its Band Director Salute Recipients:
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