Conductor and composer Chandler Wilson is currently finishing up his doctorate in music education at Florida State University. A successful band director at several Florida High Schools, he speaks about the importance of networking and the pursuit of excellence.

Topics:

• Chandler’s background growing up in South Florida and his early experiences making music with his family and in school.
• Studying with some of the great band directors and band programs at Florida A & M University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Florida State University.
• Thoughts about living up to the standard of excellence of FAMU and how to foster that motivation in your own programs.
• The importance the Historically Black College in the music education community and beyond.
• Chandler’s work as a composer, how he got his start, and his first published work.

Links:

• Chandler Wilson
• BRS Music
• Chandler Wilson: In Spirit of Unity
• Chandler Wilson: Conversations

Biography:

Chandler L. Wilson is a native of Miami, FL. He attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Music Education. While a student at FAMU, he served as the University Band President and section leader of the saxophones. During his time at FAMU, he was selected as the student arranger and conductor. Mr. Wilson earned a Master of Arts in Wind Band Conducting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied with Dr. Jack Stamp. Many compositions of Mr. Wilson have been premiered and performed on the concert band stage with All-County/District Honor Bands and All-State Bands. He has also had selections performed at the Music for All National Festival and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. Mr. Wilson is currently attending Florida State University where he is working towards his Ph.D in Music Education with an emphasis in conducting.