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…

We just received an update from Dayton Sholz on how his time at PRISMA in Canada is going. Read further: Hey, everyone! This first week in Powell River, Canada has been absolutely amazing. I have learned so much about connection and music making. I have met so many people from around the world such as…

We have more great news coming from one of our WT Symphonic Band Percussionists. Colton Gallandat was informed that he has been selected to attend the prestigious16th Keiko Abe International Marimba Academy in Tokyo, Japan from August 2nd-5th! Read Colton’s story below: Dear WT Band Alumni, Hello, my name is Colton Gallandat and this next…

Name Tim Hicks What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1981-82 What was your degree in? Accounting Where are you living now and what are you doing? I currently live in a suburb of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At a little more than 136,000 people, CR is still one of the…

Name Amy (Barnhart) Hammel-Zabin What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1980-84 What was your degree in? Bachelor of music therapy Where are you living now and what are you doing? Just retired and spend winters on Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia, and summers on the beach in Milford, Connecticut.…

Name Stephen Smoot What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1986-89, 1992-96 What was your degree in? Bachelor of Music Where are you living now and what are you doing? Burleson, Texas-retired from Joshua ISD after 28 years of teaching (22 in Joshua) Tell us about your family. Married to…

Name Celeste Walker Shearer What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 80-82 Unfortunately, I didn’t graduate from WTSU, but I had the best two years of college there. (And seven years of band camp prior to that!) What was your degree in? Music Education Where are you living now and…

Name Donna O’Bryant What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1989-1991 What was your degree in? Masters Music Education Where are you living now and what are you doing? Dallas/Fort Worth Tell us about your family. Two grown sons Noah and his wife Thea are attorneys in Washington DC and…