FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 21, 2022

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Tarleton University Band and Symphonic Band present their free spring concerts beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium in Stephenville.

The Tarleton University Band, under the direction of Director of Bands Dr. David Robinson, will spotlight student guest conductors Tyler Lewis, Matt Edwards, Nefi Mayorga and Doug Macchietto. The program includes “Shortcut Home” by Dana Wilson, “Shadow Rituals” by Michael Markowski, “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” by David Holsinger and “Amparito Roca” by Jaime Texidor.

The Tarleton Symphonic Band, led by Associate Director of Bands Dr. Gary Westbrook, will present its spring 2022 program — “Hope” — featuring the consortium premiere of “(not) Alone” by Randall Standridge. A consortium of schools commissioned the piece in March. This is one of its first performances.

The Symphonic Band also will perform “Fantasia in G” by Timothy Mahr, “Song of Hope” by Peter Meechan, “Only Light” by Aaron Perrine and “Shimmering Sunshine” by Kevin Day.

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.