Dan Buchner (Music Director) Originally from Norwalk, Connecticut, Daniel Buchner holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University and Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting from The University of New Hampshire. As an educator, over the last decade, Dan has taught various groups ranging from Elementary to Collegiate in the orchestral, wind, and choral settings. He has traveled across all of New England to work with all levels of musicians. His groups performed high quality repertoire and were met with the highest praise throughout their respective institutions and districts. As a professional freelance trumpet player, Dan has performed in all areas of music ranging from classical to jazz to musical theater. Dan also teaches private trumpet and piano lessons locally to students of all ages. As a professional conductor, Dan is just beginning his career but in his short time he has worked with many groups such as the Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble, The University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony, The University of New Hampshire Symphonic Band, The University of New Hampshire Orchestra, the Windham Community Band, the Southern New Hampshire University Orchestra, and the Southern New Hampshire University Wind Symphony.