In Memoriam
Devin Tyler
Devin joined the band in 2010 as a member of the clarinet section. He quickly moved into the principal clarinet chair and led the section with amazing leadership and musicality. In 2018 Devin performed the solo feature clarinet in "Victor's Tale" from the motion picture The Terminal. He has also conducted the band and served for many years as a member of the Board.
In 2021, The Greater Forth Worth Community Band unanimously agreed to name the Principal Clarinet Chair after Devin, an honor he well deserved.
Devin lost his battle with cancer in February, 2022. We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a bright personality and talented musician. His legacy of excellence will continue to live on within the band.
In 2023 the Greater Fort Worth Community Band commissioned composer Kevin Day to create a work for solo clarinet and band in Devin's honor. The band premiered the piece titled Near Light at the annual Salute to Community Bands held on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington on May 4, 2024.
Devin's family has requested donations to be made to the Greater Forth Worth Community Band in his honor. If you would like to donate, please click the button below.
Near light
Composed by Kevin Day
Dedicated to Devin Tyler for the laughter, light, and musicianship he brought to our ensemble. Commissioned by the Greater Fort Worth Community Band.
Travis Miller (1946-2024)
Travis loved music from an early age when he loved to watch the Texas A&M Aggie Band practice near where he lived. Years later, Travis became a member of the Aggie Band on saxophone. Travis was also passionate about singing and theater. When he was commissioned into the Army, Travis and his wife Mary were stationed in Germany where he was the officer in charge of the VII Corps Road Show, a special unit of theater actors to entertain the troops. In 1992 Travis and his family moved to Ft. Worth where he pursued a professional acting career. Travis appeared in many commercials, including a Chuck E Cheese commercial. He became very active in community theater, most recently the Artisan Center Theater where he performed in over 300 productions. Travis joined the Greater Fort Worth Community Band with his sister Becca in 2012 and brought joy and smiles to everyone around him. He took great joy in bringing the magic of Santa to kids during the month of December.
Travis was a beloved member of the GFWCB, and we will always remember him with love and laughter.
