09-04-2025
From Permian High to UTPB: Dr. Lyndsay Eiben takes baton as Director of Bands
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The University of Texas Permian Basin has officially named Dr. Lyndsay Eiben as the new Director of Bands, ushering in a new era for the university's music department. In her role, Dr. Eiben will lead the growth and development of UTPB's bands program while continuing to serve as an assistant music professor.
A native Odessan, Dr. Eiben brings a wealth of experience to the position not only as an accomplished flutist and educator but also as a product of the very community she now serves.
'We are pleased that Dr. Eiben will be leading our bands program,' said Dr. Christopher Morrow, Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at UTPB. 'Though she has only been at UTPB a couple of years, she has already made an enormous impact on student success. She is a dedicated, student-first educator who is ideally poised to take our bands program to the next level.'
As Director of Bands, Dr. Eiben will oversee all aspects of the program, including direction of the university's wind and percussion ensembles. Her appointment signals the university's commitment to excellence in music education and its vision to expand opportunities for student musicians in the region.
Dr. Eiben's deep roots in the Permian Basin make her appointment all the more significant. A graduate of Permian High School, she went on to earn both her Bachelor's and Master's of Music Performance degrees from West Texas A&M University. She later completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Cincinnati's prestigious College-Conservatory of Music.
Before joining UTPB's faculty, Dr. Eiben spent over a decade teaching music in the Ector County Independent School District. Her tenure included roles as Associate Director of Bands at both Nimitz Middle School and Permian High School, where her students consistently earned top honors, including placements in the elite 6A TMEA All-State Bands and superior ratings in UIL competitions.
Beyond her educational work, Dr. Eiben maintains an active and vibrant performance career. She currently serves as the principal flutist for both the West Texas Symphony and West Texas Winds and is a frequent clinician and guest lecturer across the region, sharing her passion for music with both students and professionals.
Her appointment is being celebrated across campus and the broader music community.
'With Dr. Eiben at the helm, we're confident the band's program will not only thrive but become a cornerstone of UTPB's arts presence in West Texas,' Morrow added.
As she steps into her new leadership role, Dr. Eiben is poised to inspire the next generation of musicians while continuing to shape the cultural landscape of the Permian Basin…both in the classroom and on the stage.
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