I recently had an opportunity to sit and visit with Dave Ritter, former trumpet professor at WTSU/WTAMU. Dave has played trumpet for 78 years! He taught many of us to play and teach. I first met Dave during the 1972 WT Band Camp. Dave did trumpet sectionals for the Honor Band every day. Wow. I…

The WT Saxophone Studio will welcome guest artist Jacob Nance, a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall. Admission is free. Nance will perform “Monologo en Tiempo de Jaropo” by Carlos Guzman and—with Dr. James Barger, associate professor…

Today we feature the halftime performance of the WTAMU Marching Band at the 9/14/2024 game against Western Colorado University.

Our very own WT Symphonic Band will be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City! Come join us on March 13th, 2025 for an unforgettable performance! You asked so we respond! Here is the video of the WT Marching Band’s first PREGAME performance. The halftime performance is coming soon. Enjoy!

July 19-20, 2024 Hampton Inn Amarillo West The Plaza Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House Fellow Buffs! Our “Baby Boomers” from the 60s and 70s had our reunion in Amarillo. As our reunion approached, I received a number of messages of regret for very significant reasons for not being able to travel. Thursday, July 18 we…

For immediate release to WT Alumni Band members Terms for many members of the West Texas Alumni Band Board will be expiring at the end of the month. The Nominating Committee is bringing forth the following names to fill the following unexpired and expiring terms on the board: Execution Board Immediate Past President – Paul…

WT 60s Band Alumni Reunion – ALL DECADES ALUMNI ARE WELCOME July 18, 19 & 20 We will be at the Hampton Inn & Suites West (6901 W. Interstate 40 Frontage Rd,) next to the Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House (7203 W. Interstate 40 Frontage Rd.) in Amarillo. SCHEDULE Thursday, July 18 Judy & Mary Jo…