Current Band News

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cc*******@***mu.edu WT Concert, Symphonic Bands Set End-of-Semester Concert for Dec. 3 CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M University Concert and Symphonic Bands will close…

During my career, I have been fortunate to teach saxophone to some truly remarkable musicians. Dr. James Barger is one of those individuals who make the long hours of teaching…

28 WT Alumni Band Directors Headed to State WT is making a huge showing at UIL State Marching 2025—28 WT alumni band directors will be on the field and in…

David Leslie Hinds March 28, 1949 — November 2, 2025 David Leslie Hinds, 76, of Amarillo, TX passed away November 2, 2025. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 PM, Friday, November…

Happy Birthday to our own amazing WT Band Secretary Barbara Wooldridge! She served as Dr. Garner’s secretary from 1988-2002. Her constant encouragement and smile to each and every student was…

Beverly Jean Milligan October 30, 1943 — August 28, 2025 Beverly Jean Blaine Milligan, 81, formerly of Dumas, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2025, in Boerne, TX. Funeral services…

Four Generations of the Family of Don and Nadina Baird Interviews with the grand and great grandchildren of Don and Nadina Additional information provided by their families We all know…

Reflections on the Teaching and Inspiration of Don Baird As told by Russ Blanchard and Anthony Sanchez Son-in-law’s of Don and Nadina Baird Russ Blanchard has the blessing of being…

A Legacy of Music, Love, Family and Faith As told by the children of Don and Nadina Baird The musical heritage of the children of Don and Nadina Baird is…