Current Band News
Introducing The Student-Led Buff Bone Initiative (BBI)
There’s plenty of incredible projects happening in the School of Music here at WT that go unnoticed. One project though, has been gathering support and recognition from professionals around the country! Founded in February of 2022, the Buff Bone Initiative (BBI) is a community outreach program through the WT Trombone Studio for high school trombonists,…
Read MoreWT Band Scholarship Spotlight: Coby Mount
Coby Mount is a sophomore music education student at West Texas A&M University, as well as a student of the WTAMU saxophone studio under the direction of James Barger. Coby graduated from Midland High School with the Class of 2021 and performed in Midland High School’s band, orchestra, and jazz band for four years. Coby…
Read MoreWT Band Scholarship Spotlight: Joseph Henriquez
My name is Joseph Henriquez, and I am from Arlington Texas. I attended Mansfield High School and was a proud member of the Mansfield tiger marching band. I was also a part of the 2020 TMEA All-State Symphonic band. I am now a Junior Music Education/Music Technology Major at WTAMU. I am a part of…
Read MoreWT Band Scholarship Spotlight: Noah Portillo
My name is Noah Portillo, and I am a recipient of the Dr. Gary and Mariellen Garner WTAMU Band Scholarship. My primary instrument is the euphonium. I am from Lubbock, Texas and attended Frenship High School. While there, I participated in the Frenship High School marching band and concert for 4 years. In the marching…
Read MoreWT Band Scholarship Spotlight: Zoe Stovall
To the Opportunity Plan Scholarship, I am writing this letter to thank you for your generous OPI fund this year. I am extremely grateful and blessed to be selected for this scholarship for the second time, and cannot explain how much this helps me. I have grown up in Amarillo, Texas so Canyon isn’t very…
Read MoreWT Band Scholarship Spotlight: Alec Jung
My name is Alec Jung, and I am a sophomore trombone player at WTAMU. I come from Midland, TX, and I attended Midland Christian in high school. I was a part of the Mighty Mustang Band for 5 years (including 8th grade), and I enjoyed every second of it! I acted as a Spirit Officer…
Read MoreWT Faculty Brass Quintet Spotlight
The West Texas A&M University faculty brass quintet had a very busy summer performing and teaching. In June they were invited to perform at the Lake City Arts summer festival in beautiful Lake City Colorado. The recital was held in the Mosley Arts center serrounded by 14,000 feet tall peaks. Following Lake City the quintet…
Read MoreWT Band Scholarship Spotlight: Jack Montgomery
My name is Jack Montgomery, and I am from College Station, Texas. I went to high school at College Station High School and was a member of the mighty cougar band for four years and was an assistant drum major in my senior year. I was a member of the 2021 TMEA All-State band, and…
Read MoreFaculty Showcase Recital 2022
August 30th, 2022 7:30PM Northern Recital Hall Watch Here
Read MoreWT Band Student Spotlight: Bailee Rettig
Bailee Rettig was recently awarded the Alfred F. Sturchio Scholarship at the Texas Bandmasters Association. It is one of two scholarships given at the convention. Bailee Rettig is a senior music education major at West Texas A and M University. She is a French horn player and has been In the concert band under the…
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