Tarleton Bands

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Dr. David Robinson
Director of Bands

As Tarleton’s 20th Director of Bands, I’m pleased to welcome you to the Tarleton Bands’ online home! Since its founding in 1919 with only nine members, our band program remains one of the most visible and integral aspects of university life on the Tarleton campus. Today, nearly two hundred students participate in at least one of more than twenty musical organizations we sponsor each year.

Our ensembles offer over 100 performances annually in service to our university community, including performances by our Division I Athletic Bands, our three Concert Bands, our nationally renowned Jazz Studies area, and our Chamber Ensembles for instruments of all types.

While all of our ensembles are open to students of all majors, we pride ourselves on providing quality educational and leadership opportunities for those seeking bachelor’s degrees in music education, music performance, jazz studies, and music business.

Whether you are a current student, prospective student, alumni, or just a fan of our program, thank you for stopping by and Bleed Purple!

Contact Info

Dr. David Robinson, Director of Bands

Email: Dr, David Robinson

Phone: (254) 459-5326

Office: Fine Arts 117

Contact for prospective member questions about: Scholarship auditions and campus visits, applying to Tarleton, becoming a music major, auditioning for or enrolling in a concert band

Contact for current student questions about: Wind Ensemble, University Band, scholarships, instrument and locker checkout

Contact for event questions: Tarleton Concert Band Festival, High School Band Camp, Middle School Band Camp

Dr. Gary Westbrook, Dir. of Athletic Bands

Email: Dr. Gary Westbrook

Phone: (254) 968-9439

Office: Fine Arts 105H

Contact for prospective member questions about: enrolling in The Sound & The Fury Marching Band, auditioning for colorguard & the Purple Pride Winterguard, summer move-in for marching band

Contact for current student questions about: Marching Band, Volleyball Band, Basketball Band, Symphonic Band

Contact for event questions about: Tarleton Band Day

Dr. William Ford, Head of Jazz Studies

Email: Dr. Will Ford

Phone: (254) 968-1670

Office: Fine Arts 151

Contact for prospective member questions about: Jazz Studies degrees

Contact for current student questions about: Jazz Ensembles I, II, & III, Latin Ensemble, Jazz Combos

Contact for event questions about: Tarleton Jazz Festival, High School Jazz Camp

Tarleton Bands

USPS Mailing Address

Tarleton Bands
Department of Performing Arts
Box T-0320
Stephenville, TX 76402

Shipping Address

Tarleton Bands
Department of Performing Arts
201 North St. Felix Street
Stephenville, TX 76401

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