by Dallas Winds | Aug 14, 2014 | Texas Legendary Bandmasters
Victoria High School Although Fred Junkin is most widely recognized for his distinguished 31-year career with the Victoria, Texas, band, his musical accomplishments include work as a musician, arranger, symphony founder, and active participant in professional...
by Dallas Winds | Aug 15, 2013 | Festival Results
The 7th Annual Dallas Wind Symphony Invitational Windband Festival was held April 26-27 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. A big thank-you to all who participated, and congratulations to our award winners: Awards Grand Champion Windband Clear Creek High School Wind...
by Dallas Winds | Aug 14, 2013 | Texas Legendary Bandmasters
Sam Houston State University Dr. Ralph Lee Mills began his clarinet career in the fourth grade under Dr. Raymond T. Bynum in the Abilene Texas Public Schools through elementary and high school where he played in both bands and orchestras and graduated in 1940. He...
by Dallas Winds | Aug 15, 2012 | Festival Results
The 6th Annual Dallas Wind Symphony Invitational Windband Festival was held April 13-14 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. A big thank-you to all who participated, and congratulations to our award winners: Awards Grand Champion Windband Cedar Park High School Honor Band...
by Dallas Winds | Aug 14, 2012 | Texas Legendary Bandmasters
West Texas State University (West Texas A&M) Gary Garner was born in Dodge City, Kansas, to Frank and Madge Garner on August 14, 1930. When he was seven, the family moved to Eugene, Oregon, where they remained for one year before coming to Texas. He attended Sam...
