1977 TMEA Performance by WT

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 4th performance at TMEA was in 1977. Here is a sample of that performance. 1977 TMEA Performance 2. Symphony No. 2, Finale…

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1974 TMEA Performance by WT

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s 3rd performance at TMEA was in 1974. Here is a sample of that performance. 1974 TMEA Performance 6. Dilemmae – Latham (Commissioned…

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1971 TMEA Performance by WT

In honor of the WT upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, we will take another look back at our rich history. The WT Symphonic Band’s second performance at TMEA was in 1971. Here is a sample of that performance. 1971 TMEA Performance 2. Propagula – Linn (commissioned…

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1968 TMEA Performance by WT

We would like to take time to celebrate the upcoming 16th performance by a WT Band at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention by giving you highlights of the previous 15 performances. (btw—it is the most performances by any university band at TMEA) We start with the first WT performance in 1968. These highlights will…

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WT Band Student Spotlight: Brianne Adkins & Priscilla Sosa

Why did you choose WT? “The percussion studio and environment!” Plays: Percussion Degree Program: Music Education From: Canyon, TX Why did you choose WT? “I chose WT because of the music therapy program and faculty! It is also very affordable and they have many opportunities for scholarships!” Plays: French Horn Degree Program: Music Therapy From:…

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WT Band Student Spotlight: Kinslea Blau & Brandon Trinh

Why did you choose WT? “I chose WT becauseof the community, enviroment and musicians I experienced while at band camp.” Plays: French Horn Degree Program: Music Education From: Odessa, TX Why did you choose WT? “Because of Dr. Shanks and the trombone studio.” Plays: Bass Trombone Degree Program: Music Performance From: Frisco, TX

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WT Band Student Spotlight: Dorothy Estridge & Elliott Lewis

Dorothy Estridge

Why did you choose WT? “I chose WT for their wonderful music program, and because it was so close to home.” French Horn Music Therapy Fritch, TX Why did you choose WT? “I went to band camp for 6 years at WT and loved the school of music.” Baritone (voice) and French Horn Music Education…

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WT Band Student Spotlight: Lindsay Scott & Kevin Olivas

Why did you choose WT? “It has an amazing band program!” Plays: Flute Degree Program: Music Education From: Brownfield, TX Why did you choose WT? “Because it was the closest to me, making it not a far move and I heard it had an amazing music program. So far I am not regretting it at…

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WT Band Student Spotlight: Sofia Robles & Zachary Blake

Why did you choose WT? “I chose WT for the music therapy program, I had heard such amazing things even all the way from San Antonio and thought it sounded like a great fit for me.” Plays: Flute Degree Program: Music Therapy From: San Antonio, TX Why did you choose WT? “WT has one of…

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WTAMU School of Music Presents a Faculty Recital

Helen Blackburn, flute Mila Abbasova, piano Music Compositions by Fikret Amirov – Azerbaijan Otar Taktakishvili – Georgia Sergei Prokofiev – Ukraine/Soviet Union 7:30 PM Sunday, September 24, 2023 Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall See the live stream here

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