Roundings: Texas Sounds and Symbols is an hour-long performance documentary produced as part of the activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Amarillo Symphony. The idea for the program resulted from conversations with the Symphony in 1997 and the two organizations have collaborated throughout the project.

The first part of the television program is a preview and explanation of the music. Composer Samuel Jones discusses his inspiration for the composition and describes some of the major musical themes. His remarks are combined with comments from Dr. Betty Sue Flowers from the University of Texas at Austin who explains some of the symbolism associated with traditional Texas images.

The concert component of the program was designed to present a new classical musical performance in a modern setting with contemporary visual emphasis. The intent was to give the television audience opportunities to "see" the concert from different perspectives than those offered in a performance hall.

The taping of the orchestra performance was the most challenging aspect of the production. The performance hall had to be transformed into an audio and video recording studio and special lights, stage decorations and recording equipment had to be acquired.

Primary production objectives of Roundings: Texas Sounds and Symbols were to creatively illustrate the music and to use innovative production techniques for the orchestra and the stage.

The planning and production for the "Roundings" recording was completed over a two-year period and required over 50 crew members.

KACV-TV, The Amarillo Symphony and Samuel Jones have previously worked together on a television project; in 1992, the Station produced "And There Will Be Sounds" a documentary centered around the composer's third symphony. That program aired in over 150 cities.