Donald Hunsberger

Conductor, known mainly for leading the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Donald Hunsberger (August 2, 1932 - November 5, 2023) was an American conductor and arranger. He served as the conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble from 1965 until 2002. He also held the position of Professor of conducting at the Eastman School of Music. Generally regarded as a key contributor to the rise of the modern wind ensemble in the twentieth century, Hunsberger's notable contributions include conducting, recording, and arranging music for winds.