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Education

Greater Southwest
Music Festival

The Amarillo Symphony is proud to host the annual Greater Southwest Music Festival on April 30 – May 2, 2026 right here in downtown Amarillo, TX.

♪ One of the largest and most recognized music festivals in the Southwest!
♪ Over 9,000 students – elementary through high school programs.
♪  Expert critique and adjudication from top music directors.
♪ Trophies and recognition at every level.
♪ Attractions include Wonderland Theme Park, Palo Duro Canyon, Cadillac Ranch, and more!

For more information, please contact: gswmfestival@amarillosymphony.org

♪ Thursday, April 30, 2026

♪ Friday, May 1, 2026

♪ Saturday, May 2, 2026

GSWMF 2026 Schedules Activities to do in Amarillo

Venue
Information

The Amarillo Symphony is proud to carry on the legacy of the Greater Southwest Music Festival!
For more information about GSWMF 2026, click on the button below.

For more information, please contact:

Education staff (806) 376-8782, ext. 1115 or gswmfestival@amarillosymphony.org

Best in Class 2025

Best Overall

Orchestra

Bowie Middle School • Amarillo, TX

Band

Canyon High School • Canyon, TX

Choir

Heritage High School • Frisco, TX

Orchestras

HS Full Orchestra

Palo Duro High School • Amarillo, TX

HS Varsity Orchestra

Tascosa High School • Amarillo, TX

HS Non-Varsity Orchestra

Frenship High School • Wolfforth, TX

MS Varsity Orchestra

Bowie Middle School • Amarillo, TX

MS Non-Varsity Orchestra

El Dorado Community School • El Dorado, NM

6th Grade Orchestra

Bonham Middle School • Amarillo, TX

Elementary Orchestra

St. Andrew's Episcopal School • Amarillo, TX

Bands

Lg. HS Varsity Band

Tascosa High School • Amarillo, TX

Sm. HS Varsity Band

Canyon High School • Canyon, TX

Lg. HS Non-Varsity Band

Frenship High School • Wolfforth, TX

Lg. MS Varsity Band

Nimitz Middle School • Odessa, TX

Sm. MS Varsity Band

Canyon Junior High School • Canyon, TX

Lg. MS Non-Varsity Band

Fannin Middle School • Amarillo, TX

Sm. MS Non-Varsity Band

Lubbock Cooper Middle School • Lubbock, TX

Lg. School Beginning Band

Bowie 6th Grade Campus • Amarillo, TX

Sm. School Beginning Band

Lubbock Cooper Middle School • Lubbock, TX

Jazz Bands & Show Choirs

HS Jazz Band

Clovis High School • Clovis, NM

MS Jazz Band

Roosevelt Middle School • Tijeras, NM

HS Show Choir

Guymon High School • Guymon, OK

ES Show Choir

Yarbro Elementary School • Lovington, NM

Choirs

HS Varsity Mixed Choir

Heritage High School • Frisco, TX

HS Non-Varsity Mixed Choir

Shallowater High School • Shallowater, TX

MS Varsity Treble Choir

Heritage Middle School • Lubbock, TX

MS Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir

Bonham Middle School • Amarillo, TX

MS Non-Varsity Mixed Choir

Gattis Middle School • Clovis, NM

MS Non-Varsity Treble Choir

Bonham Middle School • Amarillo, TX

6th Grade Choir

De Zavala Middle School • Amarillo, TX

Elementary Choir

Western Plateau Elementary • Amarillo, TX

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