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David W. Vandewalker (Marietta, GA) serves as the conductor of the Georgia Wind Symphony, executive director for the Servant Leadership Association for Music, and founder of Strategic Boosters®. Additionally, he served as the Coordinator of Performing Arts for the Fulton County Schools (2016-2020), associate conductor for Tara Winds (2017-2019), assistant director of bands at Georgia State University (2012-2016), and Director of Bands at Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia (2000-2012). Vandewalker earned degrees at Baylor University, Central Michigan University, and Boston University.
Vandewalker has led concerts before esteemed audiences such as the CBDNA/NBA, Music for All National Festival, and The Midwest Clinic. Marching bands under his instruction received honors including participation in the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade, the 2009 & 2014 editions of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a top-ten national ranking by the 2013 College Band Directors National Association, and being named a Bands of America Grand National Finalist. Additionally, Vandewalker has served as an evaluator for the Music for All National Festival and clinician for the Bands of America Summer Camp and on the board of directors for the National Band Association. He has shared professional development in North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa and authored multiple music education resources with GIA Publications including Boosters to the Rescue and Crafting Culture: Becoming a Music Teacher Leader, with chapters in Rehearsing the High School Band and Teaching Music Through Performance.
Vandewalker is a recipient of the Sudler Flag of Honor, ten NBA Citation of Excellence Awards, three National Wind Band Honors Awards, and is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. David and Pamela reside in Marietta, Georgia.