2026 WT Band Alumni Reunion – June Update
The countdown is officially on! The registration deadline for the 2026 WT Band Reunion is June 5, 2026, and we are excited about what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.
If you are planning to join us, please take a moment to register so we can finalize plans, food, seating, and make sure we have enough music stands for the clarinet section.
The good news? Nearly 100 alumni and friends have already registered! The even better news? The Alumni Band is coming together beautifully. The slightly urgent news? We could still use a few more low brass players and percussionists to help round out the ensemble. Trombones, euphoniums, tubas, and percussionists—this is your moment to shine.
And speaking of balance… we currently have NINE clarinet players registered, which means Clarinet Candy may never have sounded sweeter.
Several of you have asked about music. You can find all of the music here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FI6SkzHlA8BD3uucKqP7uuh1cMspkr1Q
We cannot wait to welcome you back for a memorable weekend filled with music-making, great food, reconnecting with old friends, and creating a few new stories to add to the legendary history of the WT Band family.
Dust off those instruments, warm up those chops, and come make music with us!
June 12-13, 2026
Friday, June 12
5:00 PM
The reunion begins with a casual meet-and-greet at the Cody & Starrla Myers residence (6100 Quail Springs Trail, Amarillo, TX 79119, west of Amarillo). The evening will include dinner featuring Cody’s famous ribs and sausage.
7:00 PM
BBQ Dinner (Ribs & Sausage with sides and dessert)
Saturday, June 13
Reunion Day — Canyon, TX
9:00–11:00 AM
First Alumni Band Rehearsal in Northen 1010 (band room)
11:30 AM
Registration for lunch in Legacy Hall
Noon
Mexican Fiesta Lunch in WTAMU Legacy Hall (JBK Student Center, 200 Victory Circle, Canyon, Texas, 79015)
2:00–3:30 PM
Second Alumni Band Rehearsal in Northen 1010
4:30 PM
Warm-up on the stage of Mary Moody Northen Hall
5:00 PM
Concert in Mary Moody Northen Hall
7:00 PM
Fireside Herbed Steak & Chicken Dinner at the Fairly Group Club Room (2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79016, on the west side of the stadium)
Look Who’s Coming to the 2026 WT Band Alumni Reunion
Come join the fun! The 2026 WT Band Alumni Reunion is already shaping up to be a wonderful weekend of music, memories, and reconnecting with old friends. These alumni have already registered, and we would love to see your name added to the list.
Alumni Already Registered as of June 5:
Brianne Barger
James Barger
Alec Bennington
Emily Bennington
BJ Brooks
Tobin Brooks
Jack Buckner
Jackie Buckner
Cindy Bulloch
Donna Carroll
Nathan Carter
Bruce Collins
Julie Collins
Caryn Crutchfield
Jennifer De Waelsche
Brandon Denney
Ginger Denney
Allison Drew
Jim Drew
Jack Erb
Mary Jo Erb
Susan Estringel
Daniel Fiecoat
Robert Frost
Brie Garner
Gary Garner
Lisa Garner Santa
Alan Hanna
Kimberly Hanna
Shari Hanna
Dwight Hardin
Courtney Hart
Gordon Hart
Judy Hart
Sharon Harvell
Christy Henson
Kevin Henson
Diane Hinds
Robert Hinds
Audrey Hughes
Michael Johnson
Kathy Kendle
Lee Kendle
Dakota Lancaster
Megan Lancaster
Braden Lefevre
Don Lefevre
Lee Ann Lefevre
Donnie Leidner
Karen Leidner
Ann Lough
David Lough
David Martinez
Dianne Mata
Pano Mata
Gloria McDaniel
Keith McDaniel
David McEntyre
Kathy McEntyre
Cody Myers
Starrla Myers
Kirsten Nelson
Norman Nelson
Lieng Nguyen-Frost
Susie Pecht
Jim Pierce
Judy Pierce
Joe Pruitt
Vicki Purdue
Dana Reynard
Peggy Reynard
David Ritter
Linda Ritter
Anthony Rivera
Kathryn Sacane
Keith Sacane
Stephen Sampsell
BJ Sayger
Tamarie Sayger
Jessica Schury Peckham
Misty Sheffield
Ryan Sheffield
Grant Sorensen
Fawn Sorgi
Susan Steber
Marcia Stevens
Doug Storey
Sandy Storey
Donald Summersgill
Tammy Summersgill
Russ Teweleit
Tina Teweleit
Heather Turk-Fiecoat
Cindy Vaughn
Randy Vaughn
Jolette Wine
Keith Wood
Paul Worosello
Susan Worosello
The 2026 WT Alumni Band is ready to take the stage. Here’s a look at the concert layout, program, and personnel.
WT Alumni Band Concert Program
Gary Garner, WTAMU Professor Emeritus
Don Lefevre, WTAMU Director of Bands
Concert Selections:
A Cantata for Band to Remember Don Baird
Norman J. Nelson
II. Passacaglias
Clarinet Candy
Leroy Anderson
Featuring Doug Storey and the clarinet section
Palo Duro Canyon Escapades
Gabriel Musella
World premiere in honor of Dr. Gary Garner
Persist
BJ Brooks
In remembrance of Marcia Zoffuto
Symphony No. 2
Howard Hanson
III. Romantic
Arranged by W. Francis McBeth
WT Alumni Band Personnel
FLUTE
Emily Bennington
Cindy Bulloch
Ginger Denney
DeLee Francis
Christy Henson
Brie Garner
Karen Leidner
Candi McDonald
Vicki Purdue
Heather Turk-Fiecoat
Randy Vaughn
Jolette Wine
OBOE
Tobin Brooks
Caryn Crutchfield
Courtney Hart
BASSOON
BJ Brooks
Michael Johnson
Megan Lancaster
Kirsten Nelson
CLARINET
Donna Carroll
Julie Collins
Jennifer De Waelsche
Gordon Hart
Ann Lough
Katie McEntyre
Doug Storey
Tammy Summersgill
Paul Worosello
Susan Worsello
BASS CLARINET
Bruce Collins
Jim Drew
Donald Summersgill
Charles Valiant
SAXOPHONE
James Barger
Braden Lefevre
Don Lefevre
Pano Mata
Coby Mount
TRUMPET
Nathan Carter
Alan Hanna
Kimberly Hanna
Robert Hinds
David Lough
David McEntyre
Jared McEntyre
Cody Myers
Dave Ritter
Keith Sacane
Romulo Salazar
Russ Teweleit
Keith Wood
HORN
Alec Bennington
Emily Bennington
John Stacy
Susan Steber
Donald Summersgill
TROMBONE
Jack Buckner
Parker Gravley
Susie Pecht
EUPHONIUM
BJ Sayger
Jerry Lara
TUBA
Kerry Kirk
Dakota Lancaster
PERCUSSION
Aidan Caballero
Chema Garc
Brandon Haynes
Noah Lopez
Keith McDaniel
Ryan Sheffield