Jack Stamp
DR. JACK STAMP is Professor of Music, Chairperson of the Music Department and Director of Band Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches courses in graduate conducting. Dr. Stamp received his Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree from IUP, a Master's in Percussion Performance from East Carolina...
Timothy Broege
Born November 6, 1947 and raised in Belmar, New Jersey, the composer Timothy Broege studied piano and theory with Helen Antonides during his childhood years. At Northwestern University he studied composition with M. William Karlins, Alan Stout, and Anthony Donato, piano with Frances Larimer, and harpsichord with Dorothy Lane, receiving the degree Bachelor of Music with Highest Honors in 1969. Timonthy...
Bill Locklear
Bill Locklear (b. 1947) resides in Kennesaw, Georgia with his wife and children. He has composed for the professional, community, university and public school levels. Most recently, Mr. Locklear was commissioned by the District Nine Georgia Music Educators Association band directors to compose and conduct a work for their annual honor band clinic and concert....
Don Schofield
Colonel Donald E. Schofield Jr. is the Commander and Conductor of the USAF Academy Band, Peterson AFB, Colorado, assuming command in July, 2012. Lt Col Schofield is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Georgia, a Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University and...
Leonard Insalaca
Leonard Insalaca is the Director of Fine Arts at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, a Catholic PK-12 College Preparatory School, in Atlanta, GA. He received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Florida, and his Master of Music Education degree from the Florida State University College of Music. His bands have...
Molly Joyce
Molly Joyce’s music has been described as written to “superb effect” (The Wire) in an “emotionally appealing twenty-first century style” (Fanfare Magazine), and “vibrant, inventive music that communicates straight from the heart” (Prufrock’s Dilemma). Her works have been commissioned and/or performed by several distinguished ensembles such as the New World Symphony, New York Youth Symphony,...
Mike Ward
Mike Ward, a native of Western Pennsylvania, has been the band director at Richmond Senior High School for the past 10 years. He holds a BS in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a MM in Music Education from UNCG. In addition to teaching, Mike enjoys arranging works for concert band and various...
Hugh Whaley
Mr. Whaley was awarded the Bachelor of Music degree with honors from East Carolina University in 1986. Following 3 years as Director of Bands at Gates County High School, he attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While at IUP, he served as the Graduate Conducting Associate, studying with Dr. Jack Stamp. During his time in Pennsylvania...
Benjamin Daniel
Ben Daniel has been a lifelong musician. Ben Daniel (1976 - ) is a native Georgian. He started learning music and piano at age 7. He played trombone in the Effingham County School Bands and was the principal trombone player in the Effingham County Wind Ensemble under the direction of Don Schofield. He was a member of the 1993 and 1994 Georgia All-State Bands...
Robert Wall
Robert Wall was born in Luray, Va. and educated in Virginia schools. He received his B.A. degree in history from Va. Tech and his M.A. from Radford University in theory/composition. His principal teachers were John Diercks (Hollins University), Arthur Jannery (Radford University) and further study with Edward Troupin at the University of Florida. He served...
Marsha Chusmir Shapiro
Marsha Chusmir Shapiro earned bachelors and masters degrees in music education from the Florida State University where she studied composition and arranging with Charles Carter, and was music copyist for the FSU Marching Chiefs. She became further certified in social studies education, gifted education and educational administration, and taught in public and private schools in...
Jeff Jordan
Jeff Jordan serves on the faculty of Fort Hays State University where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and assists with the Tiger Marching band. In addition, Dr. Jordan teaches courses in conducting and music education, instructs the horn studio and oversees student teachers. Prior to arriving at FHSU, he served as the opening Band Director...
Derek Cooper
Earning his Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and Composition in 2009 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Derek Cooper studied with American Prix de Rome winner Daniel Perlongo while also taking lessons with Jack Stamp, Christopher Marshal, and Richard Danielpour. Derek continued to study with Richard Danielpour, earning his Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music...
Michael W. Pflug
Michael W. Pflug is a composer, songwriter, trumpeter and educator. A few of his clients include Lazarus Filmworks, Nightfire Films, Minmax Games, ReelNRG, and Indieye Productions. He has worked on over 50 projects for film, TV, video games, trailers, commercials, media, and music for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Michael won the award for best score for the film "Dreams of the...
Amy Webb
Amy Webb (b. 1973) is a native of Washburn, Maine, and resides in Wichita, Kansas. She has been an active educator, clarinetist, pianist and conductor for more than twenty years. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Maine in 1996, and a Master’s degree in Instrumental Conducting from...
