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Greater Southwest Music Festival 2027 – Hosted by the Amarillo Symphony
Registration opens January 2027

April 29 – May 1, 2027

Three days of music excellence

Downtown Amarillo, TX

Multiple premier venues

9,000+ Students

Elementary through high school

One of the largest and most recognized music festivals in the Southwest!

Experience this premier music festival featuring expert critique from top music directors, trophies at every level, and performances from over 9,000 talented students.

About the Festival

The Greater Southwest Music Festival brings together the finest young musicians from across the region for an unforgettable celebration of musical excellence.

Expert Critique

Professional adjudication from top music directors

Recognition

Trophies and awards at every performance level

Excellence

Celebrating musical achievement at all levels

Attractions

Visit Wonderland, Palo Duro Canyon, and Cadillac Ranch

Performance Schedule 2027

Thursday, April 29

8:00 AM — 5:40 PM

Daily performances begin

Friday, April 30

8:00 AM — 5:40 PM

Special events and workshops

Saturday, May 1

8:00 AM — 5:40 PM

Awards ceremony and final performances

Best in Class 2026

  • Best Overall Orchestra: Talkington School for Young Women Leaders • Lubbock, TX (Director: Joshua Allen)

  • Band: Randall High School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Ginger Denney)

  • Choir: Amarillo Youth Choir • Amarillo, TX (Director: Brooklyn Johnston)

Orchestras

  • HS Full Orchestra – Palo Duro High School • Amarillo, TX (Directors: Ismael Alfaro, Anthony Newton, Raiden Fore)

  • HS Varsity Orchestra – Talkington School for Young Women Leaders • Lubbock, TX (Director: Joshua Allen)

  • HS Non-Varsity Orchestra – Frenship High School • Wolfforth, TX (Directors: Darcy Radcliffe & Paige Braly)

  • MS Varsity Orchestra – Talkington School for Young Women Leaders • Lubbock, TX (Director: Joshua Allen)

  • MS Non-Varsity Orchestra – Bonham Middle School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Danielle Kupresanin)

  • 6th Grade Orchestra – Bowie 6th Grade Campus • Amarillo, TX (Director: Fabian Saldaña)

  • Beginning Orchestra – Sleepy Hollow Elementary School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Alejandra Attebury)

Bands

  • Lg. HS Varsity Band – Amarillo High School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Robert Hinds)

  • Sm. HS Varsity Band – Canyon High School • Canyon, TX (Director: Eric Rath)

  • Lg. HS Non-Varsity Band – Caprock High School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Alisha Granados)

  • Lg. MS Varsity Band – Crockett Middle Middle School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Barry Blackwell)

  • Sm. MS Varsity Band – West Plains Junior High School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Braden Lefevre)

  • Lg. MS Non-Varsity Band – Fannin Middle School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Landon Camp)

  • Sm. MS Non-Varsity Band – West Plains Junior High School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Alejandra Mulgado)

  • Lg. School Beginning Band – Nimitz Middle School • Odessa, TX (Director: Channing Freeman)

  • Sm. School Beginning Band – Pinnacle Intermediate School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Wendy Denning)

Jazz Bands & Show Choirs

  • HS Jazz Band – Amarillo High School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Robert Hinds)

  • MS Jazz Band – Roosevelt Middle School • Tijeras, NM (Director: Louis Taylor)

  • HS Show Choir – Tascosa High School • Amarillo, OK (Director: Tiffany Russell)

  • ES Show Choir – Yarbro Elementary School • Lovington, NM (Director: Linda Cauthen)

Choirs

  • HS Varsity Mixed Choir – Hereford High School • Hereford, TX (Director: Codi Pesina)

  • HS Varsity Treble Choir – Talkington High School • Lubbock, TX (Director: Donna Barbee)

  • HS Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir – Clovis High School • Clovis, NM (Director: Tami Martin)

  • HS Non-Varsity Mixed Choir – Shallowater High School • Shallowater, TX (Director: Cindy Starcher)

  • HS Non-Varsity Treble Choir – Clovis High School • Clovis, NM (Director: Tami Martin)

  • MS Varsity Treble Choir – Bonham Middle School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Lizabeth Manfred)

  • MS Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir – Bonham Middle School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Lizabeth Manfredi)

  • MS Non-Varsity Treble Choir – Shallowater Middle School • Shallowater, TX (Director: Cindy Starcher)

  • MS Non-Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir – Laura Bush Middle School • Lubbock, TX (Director: Jana Zacharias)

  • 6th Grade Choir – Fannin Middle School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Jonathan Enriquez)

  • Elementary Choir – Western Plateau Elementary School • Amarillo, TX (Director: Mary Ferguson)

  • Special Choir – Amarillo Youth Choir • Amarillo, TX (Director: Brooklyn Johnston)

Festival Dates

♪ Thursday, April 29, 2027
♪ Friday, April 30, 2027
♪ Saturday, May 1, 2027

Venue Information

Amarillo Civic Center
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Amarillo College Washington St. Campus

Contact Information

Email: gswmfestival@amarillosymphony.org
Education Staff:
(806) 376-8782, x1115

(806) 376-8782, x1117

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