"Women in Wind Band"
by Erin Keeton-Howard & Meghan Wagner GIA Publications, Inc.

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​Written as a guide for discussion and reflection amongst music educators, Women in Wind Band thoughtfully looks at why female-identifying band directors are still a minority in the field and what can be done about it. Centered on the experiences and wisdom of women in the field, the book is divided into three parts:

Part I features essays by five professionals who explore best practice and contemporary issues. Part II focuses on lived experiences presented through interviews with nineteen women representing many identities and intersecting identities, including women of various ages, races, ethnicities, orientations, years of experience, and levels of instruction.
​After examining traditions, assessing current practices, and reflecting on lived experiences, Part III is a call to action, providing ideas and resources for shaping and supporting a future that is inclusive and sustainable--not only for women but for everyone in the field.

As the profession evolves, Women in Wind Band encourages readers with any level of
experience to explore healthier practices and deepen their understanding through authenticity, community, and advocacy.

Overview:

PART ONE: Articles

• Chapter 1: What Are We Doing, and Why Are We Doing It? by Meghan Wagner
• Chapter 2: Authenticity in Wind Band by Erin Keeton-Howard
• Chapter 3: To Compete or Collaborate by Arris Golden and Tiffany Hitz (#teamglitz)
• Chapter 4: Defining and Re-Defining Success by Emily Moss

PART TWO: Interviews

• What was your experience being female as a music student?
• Have you had any experiences related to your gender as a professional?
• What are the most frustrating obstacles you see in the field right now specifically for women?
• Where do you find inspiration and support?
• What do you want current/future colleagues to understand or know about the experience of women?
  ​Do you have any thoughts for things our colleagues can do to make it better?

     Interview Participants

• Julia L. Baumanis, Associate Director of Bands, Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts (New Brunswick, NJ)
• Daisy Cardona, Band Director, Mount Vernon High School (Mt. Vernon, WA)
• Carol Brittin Chambers, Composer, Aspenwood Music/Texas Lutheran University (Seguin, TX)
• Patricia Cornett, Director of Bands, Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
• Doris Doyon, PhD Student and GSI, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
• Carrie Epperson, Director of Bands, North Kansas City High School (North Kansas City, MO)
• Jennifer Jolley, Assistant Professor of Music Theory & Composition, CUNY Lehman College (Bronx, NY)
• Erin Keeton-Howard, Director of Bands/Composer, The Northwest School, North Seattle College (Seattle, WA)
• Amy Knopps, Director of Athletic Bands, University of Missouri (Columbia, MO)
• Ashley Meilynn La, Music Director, Mount Rainier High School (Des Moines, WA)
• Rebecca Markov, Former Director of Bands, Inglewood Middle School (Sammamish, WA)71
• Chelsee Moe, Former Director of Bands, Eastlake High School (Redmond, WA)
• Devan L. Moore, Assistant Director of Bands, Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)
• Hannah Mowry, Director of Bands, Roosevelt High School (Seattle, WA)
• Cait Nishimura, Composer, Cait Nishimura Music (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
• Elise Rodrigues, PreK–12 Music Teacher, Niobrara County School District (Lusk, WY)
• Corinne Smith, Band Director, Curtis Junior High School (University Place, WA)
• Laura Still, Retired Band Director, Lee's Summit School District (Overland Park, KS)
• Meghan Wagner, Director of Bands, Auburn Riverside High School (Auburn, WA)

PART THREE: Calls to Action (Why is there a need for action... and what can we do?)

• Professional Organizations, Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin
• Repertoire Selection, Kaitlin Bove
• Marching Band, Nikole Roebuck
• Mentorship, Laura Johnson Doebler 
• Pre-Service Education, Meghan Wagner
• Classroom Culture, Erin Keeton-Howard
• Conducting, Erin Bodnar
• Hiring, Shayna Stahl
• Social Media, Andrea Brown