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Engaging an audience with the music we perform is one of the biggest keys of success of any band. Whether it is an annual spring concert, or a concert for a special occasion, the music we choose to perform will connect us with the audience. It is that connection that builds our audience and ensures that we have somebody to perform for in future concerts. This presentation will look at some of the best practices in programming as well as where to find new, and old, music to fit the ever changing needs of our ensembles and our audiences. Participants will gain access to great programming ideas as well as a living resource for finding music in the digital age.
Kenneth Bagley is an award-winning conductor, music educator, and arts leader with over 30 years of experience. He is Music Director of the Plainville Wind Ensemble (CT), which under his leadership has performed at the Association of Concert Bands convention and earned national recognition, including The American Prize in Performance (Community Band Division) in 2022. In 2024, Ken received The American Prize in Conducting (Community Band Division).
Currently Supervisor of Fine Arts for the Bristol Public Schools, Ken oversees K–12 programs in music, art, and drama. He has taught instrumental music at every level, from beginners to college, and has served as Director of Bands at Central Connecticut State University. His ensembles have toured nationally and internationally, consistently praised for artistry and educational excellence.
A passionate advocate for music education, Ken created Bandmasters – A Motivational Learning System, a sequential curriculum designed to inspire achievement in young musicians. He is a frequent presenter on curriculum, assessment, and arts leadership, and an active member of NAfME, CMEA, and the College Band Directors National Association.
Ken holds degrees from the Hartt School of Music, the University of Connecticut, and Sacred Heart University.
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