Band Directors Corner

Complimentary coffee, donuts, and popcorn are available in the Director's Lounge Art Gallery from 8:00am - 4:00pm

Director's Band
Directed by Dr. Gary Garner, WTAMU Professor Emeritus

N-1010 from 3:30 - 4:20 pm M-Th with concerts on Friday for both Junior High and High School assemblies.

Music will be posted here when we get it.

In the past, this workshop has been free to attend.  As it's grown and we've been able to offer more benefits, it's gotten too expensive to not charge a fee.  A $75 non-refundable registration fee is due no later than May 1st.  It is preferable for you to pay through the registration site, but we understand that it might be necessary to obtain an invoice or purchase order in order to get a check from your institution.  There will be a place on the registration to indicate those things.

Other optional add-ons:

• WTAMU Band & Orchestra Camp t-shirt - $10
• Donations of either $35 or $75 to help scholarship a director with financial need.

*We don't want ANYONE to not be able to come due to the registration fee.  Please don't let this stand in your way!  If you need tuition assistance, there will be a place to indicate that on the registration form.

On-campus housing is highly recommended.  The price for on-campus housing this year will be $150 for the entire week and is non-refundable.  Payment is due by May 1 and can be paid on the registration form or by check mailed to:

Have a suitemate request?  Please indicate it on the registration form.  If not, we will put you with awesome people! 

If you are planning to fly, please fly into the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.  Shuttles to the campus will be available on Sunday, July 7th and returning back to the airport on Saturday, July 13th.  The cost of the shuttle is $10 each way and is preferably paid on the registration form.  The driver may also accept cash at the time of shuttle pick-up.

We MUST know by June 1 if you are needing to come in early on July 6th and/or stay late on Sunday, July 14th.  Shuttles will only be available to the airport on Sunday, July 14th.  If you are arriving early on the 6th, you will need to secure your own transportation to campus.

There is a Directors' Band that is directed by Professor Emeritus Dr. Gary Garner.  They play incredibly challenging music (Grade 5+) and prepare a full concert in 4 rehearsals.  Music will be available a few days before camp, if not before (see Directors' Band information above).  If you are in good playing shape and would like to participate, we would love to have you!  It's also fine to just observe instead.

We also have a reading band that reads grade 1-2 literature and you will need to have something to play for that - your secondary instrument.  If you plan to play percussion, you must bring your own equipment.

Since students are present, ALL attendees of the workshop MUST complete background checks and safety trainings through WTAMU.  We estimate about 2 hours total for completion of everything.  Please be aware that all training MUST be complete BEFORE JUNE 1ST!!!  If training is not complete, you will NOT be allowed to attend the workshops or any student-related activities.  As fellow teachers, we know you understand the importance of student safety, so please know that we will be VERY strict about the training requirements.

Photos and videos will be taken throughout the workshop.  By attending, you agree to have your photo/video used in future articles, promotions, social media, etc. by both Band Directors Talk Shop and WTAMU.