About Director's Assistant

From the Podium to the Warehouse: The Story of Director’s Assistant

Director’s Assistant wasn’t born in a boardroom—it was born in a band hall.

Founded by former music educator Chris Walls, Director’s Assistant began with a simple but powerful mission: make life easier for music educators. After years of standing on the podium, planning performances, managing uniforms, and juggling the hundreds of details that come with running a successful music program, He saw firsthand how much time directors spent on logistics—and how little support existed for the behind-the-scenes work.

What started as a side project quickly grew into a full-service resource for band, choir, and orchestra directors. Director’s Assistant was built with one goal in mind: to give directors their time back.

One of our proudest innovations is the EZ Hem™ Tuxedo—an idea born out of frustration and perfected through experience. With its built-in hemming system, directors can size pants on the spot without sewing or tailoring, saving time and eliminating the stress of guessing inseams for growing students. It’s the kind of solution that only a fellow director could have imagined—and exactly the kind of thing we exist to provide.

Today, Director’s Assistant is proud to partner with some of the top brands in the industry.