Current Band News

Those Pesky Problems of Pitch Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4pm CC Hemisfair Ballroom 1-2 Clinicians: Dr. Gary Garner, Dr. Russ Tewelit and Don Lefevre. TMEA 2025 is running from February 12-15 in San Antonio, TX. Will You Help Us Support A Student? The next generation of WT Band Alumni is ready to carry on…

WTAMU Bassoon Studio Update The bassoon studio at WT is excited for a semester full of great performances!  We hope you’ll join us for some of these concerts and share them with any of your current students.  Dr. Conor Bell (bassoon) and Dr. Kathleen Bell (oboe) are passionate about helping pre-college double reed players!  We would…

It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories! Join us for the 2025 TMEA College Reunion on February 14, 2025, at the Menger Hotel Grand Ballroom. Catch up with old friends, enjoy great conversations, and celebrate our shared experiences. Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and spread the word!

CARNEGIE HALL TICKETING We are thrilled to announce that tickets for the WTAMU Symphonic Band’s Carnegie Hall performance are now on sale! Here are the key details: Registered performers and non-performers do not need to purchase tickets. Discount code: You can now purchase tickets at a 15% discount using the exclusive promotional code FAM51106. To purchase…

WT Band Alumni and friends, don’t forget! Coby Mount will be performing his Senior Recital this Friday, February 7, at 5 PM at the Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. Coby is a member of the saxophone studio under Dr. James Barger, and the recipient of the Dr. Gary and Mariellen Garner WTAMU Bands Scholarship. Come…

WTAMU Saxophone Studio Update Greetings from Canyon to all of the WTAMU Band Alumni! I am happy to provide an update for some of the exciting things that have been happening in the past year in the WTAMU Saxophone Studio! These students continue to thrive with exciting performances, competition successes, and guest artist collaborations, all…

Canyon + Amarillo High School Students: Join the new HIGH SCHOOL Flute Choir Tuesdays from 5:45 – 6:45 pm in Northen 1023 Rehearsals begin February 25th, 2025 Students will perform in a joint concert with the WTAMU Flute Choir Saturday, April 26th at 3 pm Northen Recital Hall More information and registration can be found here

WT Scholarship Recipient Alec Jung Dear Fellow WT Band Alumni, I hope that this email finds you well with the new year off to a great start. THANK YOU to all who have supported WTAMU students during this 2024-2025 academic year. Because of your generosity, 37(!) band students have received scholarship aid from the Opportunity…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph E. Jackson, Jr., who died in Amarillo, Texas on January 7, 2025. His legacy is one of dedication, love for his family and friends, and a lifetime of service to those around him. Ralph was born in Phillips, Texas on September 19, 1946…

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 1-4:40pm FAC Recital Hall Hosted by Professor Jessica Schury Open to students grades 9-12 Sessions include: Group warm-up Audition and performance success Improving your tone Flute Choir reading session Masterclass performance opportunity Register Online