Archive for November 2025
WT Band Alumni Spotlight: Judy Pierce
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1966-1970 What was your degree in? BS Major – Elementary Ed. Minor – Music and a Minor in English Where are you living now and what are you doing? Jim and I moved from Cupertino, CA to Sparks, NV after I retired in…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Dois Pace
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1962-1966 What was your degree in? BME Where are you living now and what are you doing? We live in Andrews, Tx since 1991. I retired in 2006, but have enjoyed doing 7 maternity leaves, summer band camps, clinics and in 2019 became…
Read MoreDr. James Barger | Associate Professor of Saxophone
During my career, I have been fortunate to teach saxophone to some truly remarkable musicians. Dr. James Barger is one of those individuals who make the long hours of teaching worthwhile. Dr. Barger joined the West Texas A&M University School of Music as Assistant Professor of Saxophone in 2016. He earned his B.M. in Music…
Read MoreWT Alumni at State Marching 2025
28 WT Alumni Band Directors Headed to State WT is making a huge showing at UIL State Marching 2025—28 WT alumni band directors will be on the field and in the box this year, leading programs across Texas. We’ll keep this roster updated as results roll in—send us corrections or additions and we’ll get them…
Read MoreDavid Leslie Hinds Has Passed Away
David Leslie Hinds March 28, 1949 — November 2, 2025 David Leslie Hinds, 76, of Amarillo, TX passed away November 2, 2025. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Comanche Trail Church of…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Diane Chalk (Smith)
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1966-1970 What was your degree in? BS Major – Elem. Ed. Minor- Music Where are you living now and what are you doing? Fairfield, Ca. I’m a retired kindergarten teacher (taught 31 yrs.) I enjoy retirement – helping with grandchildren, reading, taking long…
Read MoreHuge Congratulations: WT Saxophonist Joseph Fondren Wins Texas MTNA Young Artist Title
CANYON, Texas — Huge Congratulations to West Texas A&M University saxophonist Joseph Fondren, who was named the winner of the Texas State MTNA Young Artist Competition and will advance to represent Texas in the South Central Division in the next round of the competition. This is the second consecutive year a WT saxophone student has…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Dick Lowry
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1960 -1964 Graduated May 1964 What was your degree in? Music Education Where are you living now and what are you doing? My wife (Nancy) and I live in a senior residence community in San Jose, CA. I am retired. Tell us about…
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