East Texas Symphonic Band
Providing an avenue for musicians from high school through retirement to embrace their artistic talents and an affordable evening out for the East Texas community
Season Schedule
Our season at a glance – dates and locations
Watch & Listen
See previous concerts on our YouTube channel
Join the Band
Learn what it takes to be a member of the band
Welcome!
We invite you to watch and listen to recordings of our concerts.
Turn up the sound and enjoy!

The mission of the East Texas Symphonic Band is to:
raise the appreciation and awareness of wind band music in the East Texas area,
showcase the excitement and cultural identity inherent in live performances,
give adult musicians a venue in which to continue making music a part of their lives,
provide motivation and encouragement for young musicians to perform beyond the level of their school experiences, and
add a valuable and accessible addition to the arts in Longview.
The band was organized in 1988 by Dr. James Snowden. Two concerts were presented during the first season. Today, the band typically presents five concerts each season (October, December, February, April and May). Admission is $10 at the door (Cash, Check or PayPal) for concerts held at the LeTourneau University Belcher Center, with students and children admitted FREE. Tickets are available 1-hour prior to concert start time. The May “Concert in the Park” concert is free to ALL attending.
Board of Directors
Dr. James Snowden, Musical Director
Don Wells, President
Shara Brown, Treasurer
Wanda Risner, Secretary
Judy Arroyo
Bob Cammack
Shannon Cherry
Connie Cooper
Janet Galvan
John Henson
Michelle Holyfield
Jim Hughes
Karen Maines
Nan Mitchell
Tony Naseiro
Lin Risner
Angela Walmaan
Lynn Wells
Dale West
Dr. James Snowden, Musical Director
Don Wells, President
Shara Brown, Treasurer
Wanda Risner, Secretary
Judy Arroyo
Bob Cammack
Shannon Cherry
Connie Cooper
Janet Galvan
John Henson
Michelle Holyfield
Jim Hughes
Karen Maines
Nan Mitchell
Tony Naseiro
Lin Risner
Angela Walmaan
Lynn Wells
Dale West




Save The Dates
2022-2023 Season
Monday April 11, 2022, 7:30PM
LeTourneau University Belcher Center
Monday May 23, 2022, 7:00PM
Teague Park Amphitheater
Sunday October 9 at 3pm
LeTourneau University Belcher Center
Golf Tournament October 21 at 1pm
Wood Hollow Golf Club Longview, Texas
Sunday December 4 at 3pm
LeTourneau University Belcher Center
Monday February 6 at 7:30pm
(plus two day concerts for 5th graders)
LeTourneau University Belcher Center
Monday April 3 at 7:30pm
LeTourneau University Belcher Center

Photos courtesy of Chris Jones.

Sketches by Lynn Wells.