ABOUT THE ARTIST Kendra Woywod, graduate conductor
Kendra Woywod is a graduate instrumental conducting student at West Chester University. During her time in the program, she studied conducting with Dr. Andrew Yozviak and has worked with the university Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Chamber Winds. After earning her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from West Chester University in 2020, Kendra accepted a position as the band director at B. Reed Henderson High School in the West Chester Area School District. At Henderson, Kendra directs the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, and Marching Band along with electives courses in music theory and guitar. Her concert ensembles have participated in the National Band Association’s “High School Wind Band Symposium” and the inaugural Music for All “Philadelphia Wind Band Festival” hosted by the Wells School of Music. Kendra is an active member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, National Band Association, and Women Band Directors International. She has also completed two European tours as a band director with American Music Abroad.