Wind Studies

Amy Woody

Amy Woody is Lecturer in Wind Studies and Director of Athletic Bands. She has completed coursework toward a doctor of musical arts in conducting with a related filed in clarinet performance from the University of North Texas. Her teachers include Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Andrew Trachsel and Daniel Cook. Prior to UNT, Ms. Woody served as the Director of Bands (2014–2021) and Associate Director of Bands (2007–2014) at John H.

Andrew Trachsel

Andrew Trachsel serves as Professor of Wind Studies and Chair of the Division of Conducting and Ensembles. He is the conductor of the Wind Orchestra and teaches courses in graduate and undergraduate conducting as well as the history and repertoire of the wind band.
 

Eugene Corporon

Eugene Migliaro Corporon is the conductor of the Wind Symphony and Regents Professor of Music at the University of North Texas. As director of wind studies he guides all aspects of the program, including the masters and doctoral degrees in wind conducting. Mr. Corporon is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach and Claremont Graduate University. His performances have drawn praise from colleagues, composers, connoisseurs and music critics alike. Professor Corporon’s career, which spans six decades, began in 1969 as director of instrumental music at Mt.