In addition to its performances of symphonic works, opera productions, choral-orchestral masterworks, and dance collaborations, the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra has gained notoriety for its live cinema presentations of silent films with newly-composed synchronized soundtracks. The 70-member orchestra includes graduate and undergraduate students, both those majoring in music as well as those studying other majors. The ensemble frequently tours the West Texas region, but in May 2016 completed its first international tour with performances in Prague, Budapest, and Vienna.
Honors include awards from the American Prize, National Opera Association, Golden Nail Awards, and an appearance at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) convention in San Antonio.
Rehearsals are held:
Star of Bethlehem - Christmas 2018
Sing a Song for the Glorious Season - Christmas 2017
2017-2018 Season Mash-up
2014-2017 Season Mash-up (Bruckner to Beethoven)
Verdi, Requiem
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5
Bach/Elgar, Fantasia and Fugue: Fugue
Dvorak, Symphony No. 8: Mvt I
Mendelssohn, Elijah
List of recently performed repertoire (.pdf)
Audition Information
Contact Information Mark Bartley, WTAMU Symphony conductor
Tracy See, WTAMU Ensembles secretary
