Archive for February 2024

The afternoon of January 25, 2024, I had the pleasure of sitting down over Diet Dr. Pepper and Chicken Express to visit with Dr. Gary Garner about his memories of TMEA.  We shared many tears and laughter, told stories that are not repeatable, and had a great time together.  I learned so many things about…

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 15th performance at TMEA was in 2020. Here is a sample of that performance. 2020 TMEA Performance 6. Symphony No. 3 Gödel,…

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 14th performance at TMEA was in 2016. Here is a sample of that performance. 2016 TMEA Performance 1. Cold Fusion (Live) https://wtbandalumni.band/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/01-Cold-Fusion-Live-trimmed.mp3…

The WTAMU Trombone Choir is very excited to announce that it has been invited to perform at the 2024 International Trombone Festival, which will be hosted this year from May 29 through June 1 at Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas! The ITF location moves around the world on an annual basis, so we’re…

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 13th performance at TMEA was in 2012. Here is a sample of that performance. 2012 TMEA Performance 10. Cadence: Fantasy on Rhythms…

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 12th performance at TMEA was in 2008. Here is a sample of that performance. 2008 TMEA Performance 4. Music Of The Spheres…

The School of Music is proud to present the WT Chorale and the WT Symphonic Band in concert as they tour to TMEA for their invited performances.   Sunday, 5:00pm, February 4, 2024 Concert #1 WTAMU Symphonic Band/WTAMU Chorale Joint Pre TMEA-Concert VENUE: Mary Moody Northen Hall, Canyon, TX   This Sunday is the first…

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 11th performance at TMEA was in 2004. Here is a sample of that performance. 2004 TMEA Performance 2. Sinfonietta, I. Introduction and…

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 10th performance at TMEA was in 1999. Here is a sample of that performance. 1999 TMEA Performance 5. Enigma Variations – Elgar/Slocum…