The Keystone Wind Ensemble received an invitation to perform at the 2025 Texas Bandmasters Association Conference, July 24–26 in San Antonio, Texas.
The Keystone Wind Ensemble is sponsored by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and all members have a direct affiliation with the university as alumni, students, faculty, or administrators. The ensemble recorded 22 compact discs for professional and educational purposes from 1992 through 2015 and has previously performed at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles conference and the International Trumpet Guild conference.
The Texas Bandmasters Association was formed in 1920 by a small group of Texas bandmasters to organize band contests and promote bands. Since that time, the association has evolved into the largest state band organization in the world. It is anticipated that over 6,500 people will attend the 2025 conference, including 2,400 band directors and more than 600 industry-related exhibitors.
The Keystone Wind Ensemble was established by Jack Stamp (BSEd ’76), director of Bands at IUP from 1990 until 2015. He will share conducting duties with Timothy Paul, current director of Bands at IUP.