Lucas Martinez has been invited to attend The Low Brass seminar at Brevard Music Center!
Very similar to the help we gave to WTAMU clarinetist Dayton Scholz, we have another young star of the WTAMU Symphonic Band that we have the opportunity to help attend a very prestigious came this summer. Please read on: Hello my name is Lucas Martinez. I am the Principal Tuba player in the WT symphonic…
Read More71th Annual WTAMU Band & Orchestra Camp
The West Texas A&M University School of Music will be hosting the WTAMU Band & Orchestra Camp this summer. The camp is scheduled July 7-13, 2024, and will be hosted on the WTAMU campus. Last summer, we had 1,200 students in attendance and was a great experience for all that attended. This summer, clarinetist John…
Read MoreWTAMU Music Faculty Member Receives University Award
Outstanding Contributions in Intellectual/Creative Activities Guglielmo Manfredi Music performance can be both an individual and a group effort. The faculty member in 2023 that exhibited not only a great number of these efforts, but did so with an impeccably high caliber of performance was Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi. Guli’s contributions in 2023 encompassed solo performances, symphony…
Read MoreDr. Robert Krause’s career at West Texas A&M University
SAVE THE DATE: Help us celebrate the first 50 years of Dr. Robert Krause’s career at West Texas A&M University on Saturday, June 8th on the WTAMU campus. We are planning a luncheon at Noon and a recital at 3:00pm. Be watching for more information in the upcoming days.
Read More2024 TMEA Photos from Alumni Cyrus Jackson
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Cyrus Jackson for providing these fantastic photos from TMEA 2024! His pictures truly capture the energy and spirit of the day, and we’re excited to share them with everyone. If you have photos from the event, we’d love to see them! Feel free to send them…
Read MoreUpdate on Dayton Scholz Prisma Festival and Academy Fundraiser
UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! We want to say thanks to all of you that donated to help Dayton Scholz reach his goal of $1400 to attend the Prisma Festival and Academy. The goal was met and surpassed to a total of $1900 thanks to your generosity. Here is a message from Dayton: “Thank you so much…
Read MoreWT Band Student Spotlight: Maddlyn Worley
What is your name? Maddlyn Worley What years were you in the WT Band? When do you graduate? I have been in the WT band for three years, and I graduate in May of 2024 What is your degree in? Instrumental Music Education Where are you living now and what are you doing? I currently…
Read MoreWT Band Student Spotlight: Mason Lafferty
Name Mason Lafferty What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? I was in the WT Band from 2018-2023. I am graduating May 2024 What was your degree in? Music Education, EC-12 (Instrumental Emphasis) with an additional Emphasis in Composition Tell us about your family. My mom, Cendrine Lafferty, and my…
Read MoreWTAMU Symphonic Band Named Winner of Presidential Order of the Silver Buffalo Award
The WT Symphonic Band was named the winner of the Presidential Order of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented to individuals and groups who have brought national or international recognition to WT. This selection is made by the Office of the President and is the second time that the Symphonic Band has been honored with this…
Read MoreWT Band Student Spotlight: Chema Garcia
Name Chema Garcia What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 2019-2024. Graduation is 5/11/2024 What was your degree in? BA Music Education EC-12 (Instrumental emphasis) Where are you living now and what are you doing? I reside in Canyon, Texas as I am preparing for graduate studies. I am also…
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