Dr. Frederick Fennell was one of the world's most active and innovative maestros. The globe-trotting nonagenarian was principal guest conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony, principal conductor of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra in Japan, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Miami School of Music.

The internationally-acclaimed conductor was widely regarded as the leader of the wind ensemble movement in this country, one of America's most recording living American classical conductors, and a pioneer in various methods of recording.

While maintaining obvious devotion to the band and its music, he pursued such illustrious and wide ranging activities as conductor of orchestra, opera, and popular repertoire. He made guest conducting appearances with symphony orchestras and bands all over the world, was a member of many organizations, and won numerous awards.

Born July 2, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio, the maestro studied at the Eastman School of Music on the University of Rochester campus, earning a Bachelor of Music degree in 1937 and a Master of Music degree two years later. He became a member of the Eastman conducting faculty in 1939, founded the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1952, and received an Honorary Doctorate from Eastman in 1988.

David T. Kehler serves as Associate Conductor of The Dallas Wind Symphony, Founder and Conductor of the GDYO Wind Symphony (Greater Dallas Youth Orchestras, Inc.), and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the University Bands at the University of Texas at Austin.

In the fall of 2001, Mr. Kehler was appointed Associate Conductor for the Dallas Wind Symphony where he serves as Coordinator for the International Fanfare Project, conducting the DWS Brass Choir at all programs during its subscription concerts at the Meyerson Symphony Center.  He also conducts the full ensemble at various civic and community events throughout Texas, including the annual Labor Day Concert in the Park at the beautiful Dallas Arboretum.