Current Band News

Dear Fellow WT Band Alumni, We have had a wonderful year with many highlights, including the WT Symphonic Band’s return to the stage at Carnegie Hall, a successful April scholarship…

James Drew’s book, “A Practical Guide to Conducting” is exceptional and is a must read for those that are interested in Professor Church’s principles of conducting. If you are a…

WTAMU is very proud of alumna Raquel Samayoa. She earned the MA and bachelor’s degree in music education from West Texas A&M University where she studied trumpet with David Ritter…

The WTAMU Concert and Symphonic Bands will present their end-of-year free concert on Wednesday, May 7. This special event celebrates the talent and dedication of WT’s student musicians with a…

Join us in celebrating the considerable career and retirement of Dr. Robert J. Krause! We will be honoring him on Saturday, May 10th at West Texas A&M University. There will…

Our previous post may have caused some confusion and we apologize. There are two significant events coming up in the next week. World Music Festival Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall…

Related News: See the links below WT’s First World Music Festival to Feature American Music, WT Alumnus John Tegmeyer and the WT Symphonic Band WTAMU to Host First World Music…

GRADUATE SENIOR RECITAL!!! Please join Alejandra as she performs her senior recital this Friday April 25th. Please check the WTAMU SCHOOL OF MUSIC Facebook for livestream. See Livestream Here Alejandra…

Shoutout to Brandon Trinh for capturing memories from the Carnegie Hall! Thank you, Brandon, for sharing your amazing photos! You can check them out here: ATTENTION ALL WT BAND ALUMNI…

Susan M. Brown, affectionately known as Susie, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Born in 1954 in Burlington, Iowa, she grew up in Bastrop, Louisiana. Susie lived a life…