Don’t miss this very special presentation of classics especially created for all BIG BAND FANS!

West Texas Jazz Orchestra: Music and Memories of the Swing Era - Live at Cactus Theater!
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Matinee performance only!  Doors: 2:30 pm •  Showtime: 3 pm

We are bringing the music and the memories of the Swing Era back to the historic Cactus Theater!

Our repertoire includes the music of: Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey and Buddy Rich. 

Just some of the tunes we'll be performing:
In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, In a Mellow Tone, American Patrol, Two o'clock Jump, Sing Sing Sing, All of Me, Love for Sale, I Can't Stop Loving You...and many more from the vaults of the classic Big Bands!

Here are our outstanding musicians for this show:
Saxophones: Stephen Goacher, Brian Scherff, Richard Schwartz, Jacky Howard, Dan Timmerman
Trumpets: John Kennedy, Grady Alberts, Rick Driscoll, Mitch Kennedy
Trombones: Bruce Keeling, Jeff Ramey, Roel Sanchez
Rhythm Section: Tyler Worsham (piano), Stacey Nash (bass) and Jim Bode (drums).

Please note!  This is a very special SUNDAY AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE ONLY to allow seniors, families and students the opportunity to catch the show!

Reserved Tickets:
All floor and standard balcony…Adults: $25 / Students: $15
Balcony box* (includes concessions)…………………...$50
* Box ticket holders pick up wristbands at ticket booth upon arrival; present before ordering at concession counter…thanks!