Maryland Winds

Maryland Winds is an ensemble of professional musicians in the greater Baltimore–Washington, DC, area. Most are current or past performers with the premier military bands, in major symphony orchestras, or as freelancers. Many are also active music educators in schools and private studios.

Timothy J. Holtan, Artistic Director and Conductor

Timothy J. HoltanColonel Timothy J. Holtan retired in 2017 as the senior military musician in the Department of Defense. Col. Holtan’s final command was as the 10th Leader and Commander of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” He holds the distinction of being the only officer to command all three of the Army’s premier bands, which include the U.S. Army Field Band and the U.S. Military Academy Band at West Point. Col. Holtan received numerous military awards and honors during his 28½-year career, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal.

Col. Holtan is a graduate of Bismarck (ND) High School and is a former school music educator in Montana. A clinician for Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Artistic Director of the newly formed professional wind band The Maryland Winds, he is a strong advocate for music education, enjoys substitute teaching, and is in demand as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator. Col. Holtan has presented concerts and clinics in all 50 states, Canada, Japan, the U.S. Virgin Islands and across Europe.

In 2000, Col. Holtan was selected for the Army’s “Training with Industry” program. He served as the Director of Operations and Associate Conductor of the Dallas Winds, while concurrently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of North Texas. Col. Holtan holds music education degrees from Montana State University and the University of Montana, and has pursued additional conducting studies with Elizabeth Green, H. Robert Reynolds, John Paynter, Larry Rachleff, Jerry Junkin and Eugene Corporon.

Col. Holtan’s ensembles have been seen on many nationally televised broadcasts and diverse stages such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, DAR Constitution Hall, Mormon Tabernacle, Myerson Symphony Center, and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, as well as for the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Under his leadership and after a 44-year absence, the West Point Band reestablished a partnership with the New York Philharmonic, which resulted in five Lincoln Center joint concert performances. Col. Holtan also led the West Point Band in the Emmy-nominated “Marina at West Point” PBS television production that has reached over 180 million viewers.

Col. Holtan has been honored as Alumnus of the Year by Bismarck State College and was inducted into the Bismarck High School Hall of Fame. Col. Holtan served for twelve years on the National Band Association Board of Directors and has received multiple Citations of Excellence. In 2011, he was the University of Montana’s School of Visual and Performing Arts “Odyssey of the Stars” honoree and was inducted into their Hall of Honor. Col. Holtan holds membership in the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and serves on the Advisory Committee to the Midwest Clinic.

Mark Eisenhower, Executive Director

Mark A. BowlingMr. Mark Eisenhower is a graduate of Col. Zadok Magruder High School and was the instrumental music teacher there for 32 years beginning in 1985. The Magruder bands and orchestras regularly earned Superior ratings at district and state festivals. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado and taught for three years in Mitchell, Nebraska before returning to Montgomery County.

An active bass trombonist, Mr. Eisenhower has performed with the Capitol Wind Symphony, the Trinity Chamber Orchestra, the Maryland Band Director’s Band, and the Maryland Winds. Mr. Eisenhower has conducted several Montgomery County Public Schools honors ensembles, serving as the conductor of the junior honor band in 1991 and the senior band in1992. For over 15 years he prepared the MCPS Senior Honor Band for notable guest conductors such as: Anthony Maiello, Eliott Del Borgo, Jack Stamp, Harlan Parker, Emily Threinen, and John Lynch.

In 2004 he conducted the Anne Arundel County Mid-Level Honor Band. In 2010 he conducted the Calvert County Honor Band. For fourteen years he was the manager of the Maryland Senior All State Band, and in 2001 Mr. Eisenhower had the honor of conducting the Maryland Junior All State Band.

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Maryland Winds Staff

Operations Director/Ticketing
David Bullman – E-mail
Education Director/Librarian
Ginger Turner – E-mail
Technical Director
Mack McLaughlin – E-mail
Equipment Manager
Tim Beall
Social Media and Ticketing
Jennifer Sorrells
Webmaster/Graphic Design
Loran McClung
Financial Officer
Kim Siriporn
Operations Director/Ticketing
David Bullman – E-mail
Education Director/Librarian
Ginger Turner – E-mail
Technical Director
Mack McLaughlin – E-mail
Equipment Manager
Tim Beall
Social Media and Ticketing
Jennifer Sorrells
Webmaster/Graphic Design
Loran McClung
Financial Officer
Kim Siriporn

Maryland Winds Board of Directors

President
Len Palumbo
Vice President
Lisa Bowling
Secretary/Treasurer
David Phillips
Board Members
Nina Basu
Megan Hartten
Anna Katz
Ron Kearns
Player Representatives
Tom Holtz
Melissa Lander
President
Len Palumbo
Vice President
Lisa Bowling
Secretary/Treasurer
David Phillips
Board Member
Nina Basu
Board Member
Megan Hartten
Board Member
Anna Katz
Board Member
Ron Kearns
Player Representative
Tom Holtz
Player Representative
Melissa Lander