Current Band News

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…

We would like to thank Julie Collins for taking on another project for the WT Band Alumni Association. This time, Julie has graciously agreed to write an article about the…

Bruce Dwain Collins was born October 17, 1955 in Lubbock, Texas, to Dwain and Pauline Collins. A love of music, and respect for teachers was nurtured by his parents, so…

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Bruce Collins will be honored as an inductee into the Texas Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame at the upcoming induction ceremony. This…