Chromium Winds Welcomes New Director

After three years as Chromium Winds’ lead woodwind technician, DaJuan Brooks will be stepping into the role of Director for the upcoming competitive season.

Brooks graduated from Northwestern University with a Master of Music degree in Clarinet Performance and Music Education. He is currently pursuing a degree in Leadership, Equity, Inclusion, and Organizational Change from Northwestern. While studying music, Brooks performed in the Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble as clarinetist and principal bass clarinet, as well as principal clarinetist of the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra. He received one of the Bienen School of Music's high honors; The John P. Paynter Fellowship.

Brooks was an instructor with Chromium in 2018, 2019, and 2020 as the head woodwind technician. His other marching arts experience includes serving as the drum major for Drum Corps International Open Class Champions Blue Devils ‘B’ corps in 2011 and 2012. He has extensive conducting experience, having been selected as a conductor in the Nation Band Association’s Young Conductor and Composer Mentor Project as well as being selected to conduct The United States Pershing’s Own Army Band in Washington D.C.

“Bring a part of the Chromium family is truly one of the greatest honors I could have” says Brooks. “Incredible performers, staff, and a vision that is out of this world!” He describes Chromium Winds as “a group that cultivates the minds, talents, kindness, and joy of diverse people, experiences, and backgrounds through the marching and performing arts.”

DaJuan Brooks’ full biography can be viewed here.

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