Dr. Robert Krause Celebration Event Update: Last week we asked you to save the date for the celebration event to honor Dr. Robert Krause’s 50 years at WTAMU. Below you will find a link where you can register, find a calendar of events, etc. to the big celebration. We hope all of you will attend…

Composer and electronic performer Ryan Ingebritsen’s music focuses on the multi-dimensional aspects of sound using musical lyricism to permeate and reveal musical structures that challenge performers and audiences to extend beyond themselves via interactions with visual, electronic, and natural experience. He teaches music technology at West Texas A&M and received his PhD in Informatics from…

Dr. Evans is a board-certified music therapist with certifications in Neonatal intensive care music therapy, and is a certified dementia practitioner. Throughout his career, Dr. Evans has worked in multiple healthcare and educational settings: as a bereavement coordinator and music therapist in hospice, behavioral health, school systems, private practice, and medical settings including the NICU.…

David Lough is an active music educator and trumpet performer from Canyon, TX. He has served in the Amarillo Symphony as third trumpet since 2008 and was appointed second trumpet in 2024. He performs regularly with Chamber Music Amarillo, the Amarillo Opera, and the Amarillo Symphony Brass Quintet. David graduated from Canyon High School in…

Dr. Conor Bell has been teaching at WTAMU for 1 year where he replaced now retired bassoon instructor Tina Carpenter. Dr. Bell enjoys a varied career as an educator, orchestral musician, and chamber musician. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Bassoon at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Bell is a passionate chamber musician, currently…

Jessica Schury maintains an active career as an educator, orchestral musician, and chamber musician. Jessica is excited to be the incoming Assistant Professor of Flute at West Texas A&M University. She is also the co-founder of an online education platform, Flute Foundations, and the faculty administrator of Carol Wincenc’s Creating Resonance Retreat in Upstate New…

Kathleen Carter Bell is an active educator, performer, and scholar based in Amarillo, where she teaches at West Texas A&M University and runs the Amarillo Oboe Academy. Kathleen previously served as Lecturer of Oboe at Tennessee State University and Auburn University. Kathleen, who is Principal Oboist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and Associate Principal and…

Ryan Boehme is a percussionist from Mobile, AL. He has served as the Acting Principal Percussionist of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and has performed with many other orchestras in Florida. He has also played in jazz combos and big bands, as well as the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime toy soldier band at Walt Disney…

Don Lefevre, associate professor of music and director of bands in the School of Music in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, was presented the Instructional Excellence Award. Lefevre’s Symphonic Band recently was named the winner of the Presidential Order of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented to individuals and groups who have brought national…

Outstanding Contributions in Professional Service Russ Teweleit In 2023, the epitome of selfless dedication and service with a smile undoubtedly belongs to Dr. Russ Teweleit. As supervisor of student teachers Russ is in the field and interacting with public school directors more than any other faculty member. Engaging extensively with public school directors, Russ’s role extends…