Student Spotlight

Name: Braden Lefevre Years in Band: 2018 – 2024 Graduation & Degrees: (Spring 2024 Expected) Master of Music Performance – Instrumental Conducting (Spring 2022) Music – E.C.-12 Certification – Instrumental Emphasis, B.M. Current Residence & Activities: I currently reside in Canyon, Texas, where I am finishing my Master’s degree in Instrumental Conducting at West Texas…

What is your name? Shawn Frausto What years were you in the WT Band? When do you graduate? 2020-24 and I graduate in the fall of 2024 What is your degree in? Music Education Where are you living now and what are you doing? I am currently living in the dorms at WT. Next semester…

Name: Blake Livingston Years in Band: 2017 – 2024 Graduation & Degrees: Bachelor of Music All level Teaching Certification (May 2022), Master of Music Performance Conducting (May 2024) What is your name? Blake Livingston. What years were you in the WT Band? When do you graduate? I have been in the WT Band since the…

Name: Caleb Martin Years in Band: 2018 – 2024 Graduation & Degrees: Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music Performance What is your name? My name is Caleb Martin, and I am from Plainview, TX. What years were you in the WT Band? When do you graduate? I was in the band from 2018-2022 for…

Why did you choose WT? “Because of Dr. Shanks and the trombone studio” Plays: Bass Trombone Degree Program: Music Performance From: Frisco, TX Why did you choose WT? “I went to band camp for 6 years at WT and loved the school of music.” Plays: Baritone (voice) and French Horn Degree Program: Music Education -…

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:…

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

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…

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…

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…