Active as a conductor of instrumental ensembles for over 36 years, Professor Harold Warman has instructed every musical level from university graduates and professional musicians to beginning students. His groups have performed at international music festivals in Switzerland, with Suisse-Romain Radio broadcasting the concerts throughout Europe. In addition, Mr. Warman has conducted performances in Germany, Austria, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. Mr. Warman guest conducted the Japanese National Brass Band Champions from Kanto Guikuin Academy of Yokohama, Japan in the culminating performance of the Fete de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.

Throughout his 26 years at San Diego State University (SDSU), Mr. Warman has been frequently requested as a clinician/consultant and has directed numerous honor bands. The instrumental performing groups at SDSU under Mr. Warman’s supervision include the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, the Marching Aztecs, the Pep Band, and the Varsity Band.

Born in Southern California, Mr. Warman received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees form the University of Redlands. He served for five years as a Vice President of the the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (S.C.S.B.O.A.) and has served as Western Division President of the College Band Directors National Association. In addition, he has served as a consultant to the San Diego County Board of Education Instrumental Music Programs: Academy for County Teachers (IMPACT).

Mr. Warman is an honorary life member of S.C.S.B.O.A. and has received the Gold Award of recognition and the Meritorious Service Award from that organization. He has also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the California Music Educators Association, SDSU’s Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award, an Outstanding Faculty Award from SDSU’s Cap and Gown chapter of Mortar Board, and the 2000 Outstanding Faculty Award from the School of Music and Dance at SDSU.