In addition to its performances of symphonic works, opera productions, choral-orchestral masterworks, dance collaborations, and music videos, 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 pursuing other majors.
The ensemble frequently tours the West Texas region, but has also traveled around the globe with performances in Costa Rica, South Korea, Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
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:
- Strings only: M 11:00-12:50
- Full Orchestra: T/TH 11:00-12:50
