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Women Band Directors International

Gladys Stone Wright:
Promoting Women on the Band Podium

The American Bandmasters Association Research Center at the University of Maryland has created a wonderful display and YouTube Video celebrating the legacy of Gladys Stone Wright. Below is a link sharing the online video. In the video, Gladys is recognized for being one of the founders of the Woman Band Directors International.

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By uniting and working together, we are able to help each other in many ways - socially and professionally.

Gladys S. Wright, Founder

WBDI

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Women Band Directors International (WBDI) represents women band directors of all pedagogical levels and years of experience from college students to retired directors.

It is the only international organization for women band directors featured toward promoting women, providing support and community, and mentoring women in the band field.

Upcoming Events

2024 WBDI Midwest Luncheon

  • Registration opens 11/1.

  • The Midwest Clinic - Chicago

  • Guest Speaker - Dr. Paula Crider

  • December 19, 2024 - Adler Rooms from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: This order will allow all membership to attend the meeting and guest speaker even if they did not purchase a seated lunch. We feel that the organization of this meeting will allow for maximum involvement from our general membership attending the conference.

    • 1. General Membership Meeting​

    • 2. Dr. Paula Crider, Guest Speaker

    • 3. Luncheon

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Dynamic Music Education Products
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East Allen Community Youth Band
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Please visit and thank our corporate members at Midwest! Those with booths have them listed below.

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