Whatsoever Things... The Life and Teachings of John P. Paynter

A fascinating portrait of one of the true icons of the wind band world who forever impacted the instrumental music community. A collaborative effort by friends, colleagues, and former students, with guidance form the Paynter family, this book delves into his outstanding abilities as a great teacher, conductor, composer-arranger, innovator, and motivator. Beyond all this, it culminates with an examination of the present state of affairs in instrumental music education, the wind band profession, and how its role in the school curriculum and society may change in the years ahead.