Formation Wind Band

​Formation Wind Band was established in 2018 as an exclusive opportunity for women to create, collaborate, and build community through music. Formation is an ensemble made up of musicians from the Seattle area that gather for five rehearsals and annual performance. It is both a high-caliber music experience and an affinity space for women in the Seattle area. To learn more, click here. 

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Women in Wind Band
by Erin Keeton-Howard & Meghan Wagner

This book is about the future of women in the wind band profession. Part one is an assessment of traditions and practices in the field, part two is a reflection and exploration of the lived experiences of women across the country as told through personal interview, and part three is a call to action. Simply putL what are we doing, and how can we do it in a more inclusive and engaging way for everyone. Calls for action are addressed by experts in the domains of: mentorship. marching band, conducting, hiring, social media, pre-service teaching, classroom pedagogy, repertoire selection, and professional organizations. 

This book will be published by GIA Publications and out for purchase in December 2023!