Concert Band Directors
Director
Spencer is an accomplished conductor, trumpet player, soloist, clinician and teacher. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at Bridgewater State University where he teaches private trumpet lessons and directs the BSU Bear Band. Dr. Aston has frequently guest conducted and given clinics/masterclasses at schools all across New England. In addition to his conducting appearances, Spencer holds positions as second trumpet in the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MA) and the Glens Falls Symphony (NY). He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the University of New Mexico, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University. Spencer is an avid runner and a USATF Level 1 Certified Running Coach.
Spencer is an accomplished conductor, trumpet player, soloist, clinician and teacher. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Music at Bridgewater State University where he teaches private trumpet lessons and directs the BSU Bear Band. Dr. Aston has frequently guest conducted and given clinics/masterclasses at schools all across New England. In addition to his conducting appearances, Spencer holds positions as second trumpet in the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MA) and the Glens Falls Symphony (NY). He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the University of New Mexico, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University. Spencer is an avid runner and a USATF Level 1 Certified Running Coach.
Assistant Director
Pam Choinski is currently the Band Director at Abby Kelley Foster High School in Worcester, MA, where she directs the high school bands and teaches keyboard and general music classes to students in grades 8 through 12. She also teaches clarinet and recorder at the Joy of Music Program in Worcester, MA. Previously, she taught at Merrimack Valley High School in Penacook, NH. She earned her Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting and Bachelor of Music in Music Education degrees from the University of New Hampshire. In 2019, she was selected as a recipient of a CBDNA Mike Moss Conducting Study Grant, and has participated in numerous conducting workshops, including the 2019 Frederick Fennell Memorial Conducting Masterclass at the Eastman School of Music. When not conducting the Windham Concert Band, she enjoys playing in the clarinet section, and performs regularly as a freelance clarinetist throughout New England.
Pam Choinski is currently the Band Director at Abby Kelley Foster High School in Worcester, MA, where she directs the high school bands and teaches keyboard and general music classes to students in grades 8 through 12. She also teaches clarinet and recorder at the Joy of Music Program in Worcester, MA. Previously, she taught at Merrimack Valley High School in Penacook, NH. She earned her Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting and Bachelor of Music in Music Education degrees from the University of New Hampshire. In 2019, she was selected as a recipient of a CBDNA Mike Moss Conducting Study Grant, and has participated in numerous conducting workshops, including the 2019 Frederick Fennell Memorial Conducting Masterclass at the Eastman School of Music. When not conducting the Windham Concert Band, she enjoys playing in the clarinet section, and performs regularly as a freelance clarinetist throughout New England.
Swing Band Director & Assistant Director
Director
Rob Daisy has been Swing Band Music Director since October, 2004. He is a versatile woodwind musician whose performance styles range from hip-hop to jazz and classical. Rob studied saxophone, clarinet, and flute with distinguished teachers while receiving his BFA in performance and teaching certification from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Rob continues to perform with a variety of musical groups while keeping a busy private studio schedule.
Rob Daisy has been Swing Band Music Director since October, 2004. He is a versatile woodwind musician whose performance styles range from hip-hop to jazz and classical. Rob studied saxophone, clarinet, and flute with distinguished teachers while receiving his BFA in performance and teaching certification from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Rob continues to perform with a variety of musical groups while keeping a busy private studio schedule.
Assistant Director
Rob Fogg has played with the Windham Swing Band since 2003 and was selected as assistant director in January 2013. He earned his Musical Education degree at the University of New Hampshire. Rob performs with various groups throughout New England, teaches Elementary Music in the Concord School District, and lives in Concord, NH with his wife and two sons.
Rob Fogg has played with the Windham Swing Band since 2003 and was selected as assistant director in January 2013. He earned his Musical Education degree at the University of New Hampshire. Rob performs with various groups throughout New England, teaches Elementary Music in the Concord School District, and lives in Concord, NH with his wife and two sons.