Comments from Customers
Read What band directors from Wisconsin are saying about Power of the Winds!
I appreciate and respect the Power of the Winds band arrangements because they are fresh and creative.B I program them often with honor bands and while Bill's arrangements are technically and musically challenging, students enjoy performing them as much as audiences enjoy listening to them. I highly recommend the Power of the Winds arrangements to music educators who teach on any level!B
Richard Mark Heidel, Ed.D.
Director of Bands
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
"My 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students enjoy playing Bill's arrangements because each instrument is featured with the melody or a cool part that they enjoy performing. Bill also does a really nice job with choosing repertoire that is fun and exciting, yet educational for students. He also has the middle school expertise in that he knows what students enjoy and what ability levels can be mastered through his music. TWO-THUMBS UP!"
Dereck Curless
Adams-Friendship Schools
Last year my 5th graders played Seven Note Medley. I liked this arrangement because it gave everyone a chance to participate in playing the melody and there was something challenging in the piece for each section. I appreciated that the notes for each section were within an appropriate range for the students. Both the students and I had fun with this piece.
Jennifer Diallo
Waterloo School District
Bill's arrangements are well-liked by the students.... all instruments have the opportunity to play the melody within each piece!
Carl Meincke & Connie Root
Hudson Middle School
"I have been using Power of the Winds pieces for several years. My students love them, as they have fun parts for every instrument. I have used them as pieces for contest material with my middle school groups, as well as programming them as lighter numbers with my high school band. In addition, we use the ensemble books as a regular part of the curriculum in junior high band. They are great resource when a student needs a Christmas tune for flute, tuba, and alto sax for their Sunday school program."
Matt Lamb
Director of Bands
Glenwood City High School