BENEFITS

INDIVIDUALS

By becoming part of the Eastlake Marching Band Ensemble, you are granted the opportunity to complete two years’ worth of P.E Credit and two years’ worth of Fine Arts CreditS! *Students who participate in marching band substitute the marching band zero period for their P.E. course.

Throughout your success within the program, you can earn a lettermen jacket upon membership (along with other requirements).

Competing in individual and ensemble competitions allows you to earn Band Exclusive patches, plaques, trophies, and medals, recognizing your overall success.

ENSEMBLE

Marching Band offers a unique, memorable experience as each student is introduced to a world of interactive engagement among a social community of musicians! Students who embark on this journey experience first-hand musical expertise from the best educators and learn to play, perform, and execute a performance on the marching field!

Students will learn to dance through the arts of choreography, march in syncopated, movement-like patterns and execute musical charts as each performer contributes to the ensemble to create a stunning, visual performance!

TRAVEL

The marching band is always on the move! Many competitions grant the marching ensemble the opportunity to travel to stadiums where marching competitions are located.

See where we travel!

THE ROAD TO STATE

BACKGROUND

Every other year, Texas Marching Bands are granted the opportunity to advance to the UIL State Marching Championships in the Alamodome, San Antonio TX. Bands that receive superior ratings at the Area Marching Contest compete among the top-rated marching ensembles in the state to achieve the Grand Champion title among all competitive bands.

Stage 1: UIL Region Marching Contest

The first competition of this 3-stage process is known as the UIL Regionals Marching Contest. All bands from all school ratings (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A) compete to earn a division 1 and advance to the Area Competition (If State Year Applies).

Stage 2: UIL AREA Marching Contest

After bands have received the First Division at the UIL Regionals Competition, all ensembles advance to the Area Marching Contest. The competition grants each band a Prelims and Finals performance under UIL regulations. After the competition has concluded, all bands in the finals competition will attend a Retreat to announce all the rankings and those who will move on to the State Marching Contest.

Stage 3: UIL State Marching Championships

The final event, known as the UIL State Marching Championships, is held in San Antonio TX where the top bands from each AREA compete to rank among the best ensembles in Texas. All participating bands receive outstanding praise and recognition for competing in one of the most difficult marching band competitions in Texas.