WT 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…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Jody Wallin
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1967~1972 What was your degree in? Bachelor of Music Education Where are you living now and what are you doing? I am currently living in Odessa, Tx. I am the Congregational Care Pastor of First Methodist Church Church, Odessa, Tx. Tell us about…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Marvella Thompson
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1964-66 What was your degree in? Music Education Where are you living now and what are you doing? Bryan, Texas Piano teacher Choir Accompanist Choir member Children’s Music teacher at church ESL teacher for Internationals Tell us about your family. Our older son…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Jim Hutson
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1967-1971 What was your degree in? BME Music Ed 1971; MA Music 1973 Where are you living now and what are you doing? I was Director of Bands at Levelland ISD from 1972-1983. Then we moved to Amarillo and I was Director of…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Gary Laramore
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1964-1968. Graduated 1968 What was your degree in? BME/MA Where are you living now and what are you doing? I am retired living in Lubbock. I spend most of my time with my family, my friends, and my church family. Tell us about…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Dana Reynard
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1967-1971 BMED Dec 1971 Master of Ed Aug 1977 What was your degree in? Music, Education & ROTC Where are you living now and what are you doing? I live in Mexico, MO and am currently retired bandmaster from Missouri Military Academy. Being…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Robert Frost
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1965-1969 What was your degree in? BME Where are you living now and what are you doing? I reside in Tyler, TX. I am the CEO of Frost Rains Holdings, LLC (eb5southwest.com). Tell us about your family. I have three grown sons living…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Bill Duggan
Name Bill Duggan What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1968-1973 What was your degree in? BME Where are you living now and what are you doing? Missouri City, Texas UIL Executive Secretary Tell us about your family. Wife – Cheri – WT ‘69-‘70 What instrument did you play? Trumpet…
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