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Education

Greater Southwest
Music Festival

Free Ensemble Performances

Throughout the festival, attend an array of student performances
8:00 am—5:40 pm daily • Amarillo Civic Center, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo College Washington St. campus.

The Amarillo Symphony is proud to host the annual Greater Southwest Music Festival on May 1-3, 2025, 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!

PRE-ORDER PATCHES AND MORE!

Patches will sell for $10.00 each at the GSW Music Festival. We are offering an advance bulk purchase price; 15 or more for $8.00 each if you wish to order for your entire group prior to the Greater Southwest Music Festival. Advance patch orders must be received not later than April 25, 2025 and should be emailed to sales@GotPrideUSA.com.

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2025 Special Events:

Amarillo College Concert Choirs Performance:
Friday, May 2 @ 12:00 pm • Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Free Admission!

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Student Leadership Workshop: Open to participating groups with 11th- & 12th-grade student leadership; max of 2 student participants from each organization.
Friday, May 2 @ 3:00 pm • Location TBD

WTAMU Showcase of Music Performance: Enjoy a night of music with a return of the WTAMU School of Music’s student ensemble showcase!
Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm • Civic Center Auditorium
Free Admission!

Awards Ceremony Performances: Celebrate Festival honorees as they perform at the 2025 awards ceremony.
Saturday, May 3 @ 7:00 pm • Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Free Admission!
♪ Bowie Middle School Orchestra • Fabian Saldaña, Director
♪ Bonham Middle School Men’s Choir • Lizzie Manfredi, Director

Free Ensemble Performances: Throughout the festival, attend an array of student performances
8:00 am—5:40 pm daily • Civic Center, Globe-News Center, AC Washington St. campus

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

 

♪ Thursday, May 1, 2025

♪ Friday, May 2, 2025

♪ Saturday, May 3, 2025

GSWMF 2025 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 2025, click on the button below.

For more information, please contact:

Education staff (806) 376-8782, x1115 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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