East Texas A&M University Band

06/19/2026

Already missing the camp experience! Here are some highlights from this past week! Let’s do it again next year! Goooooo Lions! 🦁

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Our 2026 Drum Major, Leadership, and Colorguard camps have come to a close! Great memories were made and lessons learned along the way! Be on the lookout for more pictures from camp on our social media pages! See you next year! Go Lions! 🦁

06/16/2026

Day 2 of our camp was a huge success! Our campers received tons of valuable information, tools, and techniques, and were just getting started! Our Marching Arts Directors Symposium officially started today with clinics from world class industry leaders! Great things are happening in Commerce! Go Lions! 🦁

06/15/2026

WELCOME, DIRECTORS!

The East Texas A&M University Directors Symposium officially begins today!

We are excited to welcome band directors, educators, and instructional leaders from across the region to Commerce for a week of collaboration, professional growth, creativity, and inspiration.

From rehearsal strategies and program design to leadership, communication, and performance excellence, this symposium is designed to equip educators with fresh ideas and practical tools for the upcoming season.

Thank you for spending your week with us at ETAMU — we’re honored to learn alongside such an incredible community of music educators. Let’s have a great symposium! GO LIONS🦁💛💙

06/14/2026

🦁 TODAY’S THE DAY 🦁

Welcome to East Texas A&M University Summer Camps 2026!

Today we officially welcome:
✨ Student Leaders
✨ Drum Majors
✨ Colorguard Members

to campus for an unforgettable week of learning, leadership, collaboration, and performance!

We are so excited to spend the week growing alongside incredible students, directors, clinicians, and staff from across the region. From leadership sessions and conducting to movement, teamwork, and creativity, this week is all about preparing for an amazing season ahead.

Safe travels to everyone heading to Commerce — we can’t wait to see you on campus! GO LIONS 🦁💙💛

06/13/2026

🚨 ONE DAY LEFT 🚨

Tomorrow, East Texas A&M University Summer Camps officially begin!

Students, performers, drum majors, colorguard members, leaders, and directors from across the region are about to gather in Commerce for an unforgettable week of music, leadership, collaboration, and growth.

Beginning June 14:
• Leadership Camp
• Drum Major Camp
• Colorguard Camp

Beginning June 15:
• Directors Symposium

Our staff is excited, campus is ready, and the countdown is officially almost over. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for an amazing week at ETAMU! 💙💛 GO LIONS!🦁

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06/12/2026

⚡ ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT ⚡

East Texas A&M University Summer Camps are almost HERE!

In just TWO days, students and directors from across the region will arrive on campus for:
🔥 Leadership Camp
🔥 Drum Major Camp
🔥 Colorguard Camp
🔥 Directors Symposium

We’re getting ready for an incredible week full of leadership training, collaboration, creativity, learning, and unforgettable experiences alongside an amazing staff of educators and clinicians.

The energy is building, the countdown is shrinking, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone to Commerce for an unforgettable experience! GO LIONS 🦁 💛💙

06/11/2026

🎺 3 DAYS AWAY 🎺

The excitement is building here at East Texas A&M University!

In just THREE days, students and directors will arrive in Commerce for an unforgettable week of:
✨ Leadership Camp
✨ Drum Major Camp
✨ Colorguard Camp
✨ Directors Symposium

From leadership sessions and conducting, to movement, performance, and collaboration, ETAMU Summer Camps are designed to inspire growth both on and off the field.

We’re counting down the hours until campus is filled with energy, passion, and the next generation of leaders in music education and performance. See you soon—GO LIONS 💙💛🦁

06/10/2026

East Texas A&M University is proud to announce the appointment of Christian Guillen as our new Assistant Director of Bands.

Mr. Guillen earned both his Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from East Texas A&M. During his graduate studies, he served as Graduate Teaching Assistant for the university band program and studied conducting with Mr. Phillip Clements and Dr. Stephanie DeLuca. As an undergraduate student, he performed with the Wind Ensemble and Trombone Choir throughout the United States and Europe and served on the instructional staff of the Pride Marching Band.

Prior to his appointment at East Texas, Mr. Guillen served as Assistant Director of Bands at Marshall High School from 2018 to 2024, where he conducted the Symphonic Band, taught AP Music Theory, instructed beginning band classes, and served as the show designer and arranger for the Big Red Pride Marching Band. He previously taught in Richardson ISD at L.V. Berkner High School and Apollo Junior High School.

Additionally, Mr. Guillen is an active composer, arranger, and marching arts designer whose productions have been performed by high school and collegiate ensembles throughout the United States. Ensembles performing his designs have earned appearances and placements at state marching contests across multiple states, as well as finalist and award-winning performances at regional Bands of America competitions.

His experience in the marching arts has allowed him to collaborate with and learn from members of the creative teams of The Blue Knights, The Blue Devils, Carolina Crown, The Cavaliers, and The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps.

Mr. Guillen is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA), the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Mr. Guillen is excited to return to East Texas A&M and contribute meaningfully to the School of Music and its students. He looks forward to helping shape the next generation of musicians and music educators while continuing the tradition of excellence that has long defined the program.