Tiger Band
The award-winning Tiger Band program delivers performances of the highest caliber and earns top ratings throughout the year in marching, concert and sightreading. The high school band program continues students’ musical education at more advanced levels, and is expanded to include Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert Bands, Jazz Band, Percussion Class, and Color Guard. The self-discipline and pride in excellence instilled by the band program foster habits of excellence and success that students carry with them outside of the band hall and into their lives beyond school.
The Tiger Band has won three UIL State Marching Contest titles in its history and has advanced to the state competition 18 times dating back to 1979. In 2023, the program claimed its 46th consecutive first division marching award at the region contest before finishing 17th at the UIL 6A State Marching Contest at the Alamodome. The band also placed 15th out of 92 bands in its debut at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In the spring, the band consistently earns top ratings in concert and sightreading (Sweepstakes), and numerous students earn region, area and state accolades in TMEA All-State and UIL Solo & Ensemble performances.
Marching Band State Championships
1984, 1985, 2009
State Runner-Up
2011, 2017
State Finalists
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
State Appearances
1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1992, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024