MARCHING BAND
The Memorial High School Mustang Band consists of all students enrolled in a Band or Color Guard class. All Mustang Band members participate in the marching band and are required to attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. This includes all pep rallies, football games, marching contests, and any other performances scheduled by the directors. Our full rehearsal and performance schedules are listed and updated regularly on our Charms website.
The directors will assign specific duties and leadership positions within the Marching Band.
Competitive marching positions will be awarded to members who best fulfill all necessary requirements to perform competitively throughout the season. The factors that determine who is awarded a “drill spot” are: Attendance, Grades, Ability (Marching and Music), Preparedness (Marching and Music), Attitude and Behavior.
CONCERT BANDS
Membership in each band is determined by a formal audition and by overall performance history. Auditions for band placement are held in December and May for the following semester. The audition material in December will include memorized scales and two selections from the All-State audition music (Freshman cuts). The audition material in May will include memorized scales, provided audition music, and sight-reading. Other factors affecting band placement are grades, attendance, behavior, and overall attitude. Students will be assigned to a concert band class with peers who demonstrate comparable performance ability. Students are required to attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances for their assigned band class.
HONORS BAND – This band is made up of students who demonstrate the utmost proficiency on their instrument and typically performs music from the Level 4 and 5 UIL concert band list. All students in Honors Band are expected to participate in the TMEA Region Band auditions. Honors Band members are also required to perform a solo at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest (performance of small ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, etc. is strongly encouraged).
SYMPHONIC BAND – This band is made up of students who demonstrate moderate to high levels of proficiency on their instrument and typically performs music from the Level 3 UIL concert band list. All students in Symphonic Band are highly encouraged to participate in the TMEA Region Band auditions. Symphonic Band members are required to perform either a solo or a small ensemble at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.
CONCERT BAND – This band is made up of students who demonstrate developing levels of proficiency on their instrument and typically performs music from the Level 2 UIL concert band list. Students in Concert Band are encouraged to attend the TMEA Region Band auditions. Concert Band members are required to perform either a solo or ensemble at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.
COLOR GUARD / WINTER GUARD
The Color Guard is the auxiliary performing unit for the Mustang Band. Members perform using dance/body movement, colorful flags, rifles, sabres, and other props/equipment. Auditions for membership will be held in April/May for the following school year and are open to all students that will attend Memorial High School. In the Fall semester, the Color Guard participates in all rehearsals and performances for the Marching Band. In the Spring semester, the Color Guard participates in the Texas Color Guard Circuit series of competitions as the Memorial Winter Guard. Winter Guard rehearsals are scheduled after school two or three days per week beginning in November. A detailed schedule will be available in the fall semester.
The Memorial High School Mustang Band consists of all students enrolled in a Band or Color Guard class. All Mustang Band members participate in the marching band and are required to attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. This includes all pep rallies, football games, marching contests, and any other performances scheduled by the directors. Our full rehearsal and performance schedules are listed and updated regularly on our Charms website.
The directors will assign specific duties and leadership positions within the Marching Band.
Competitive marching positions will be awarded to members who best fulfill all necessary requirements to perform competitively throughout the season. The factors that determine who is awarded a “drill spot” are: Attendance, Grades, Ability (Marching and Music), Preparedness (Marching and Music), Attitude and Behavior.
CONCERT BANDS
Membership in each band is determined by a formal audition and by overall performance history. Auditions for band placement are held in December and May for the following semester. The audition material in December will include memorized scales and two selections from the All-State audition music (Freshman cuts). The audition material in May will include memorized scales, provided audition music, and sight-reading. Other factors affecting band placement are grades, attendance, behavior, and overall attitude. Students will be assigned to a concert band class with peers who demonstrate comparable performance ability. Students are required to attend all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances for their assigned band class.
HONORS BAND – This band is made up of students who demonstrate the utmost proficiency on their instrument and typically performs music from the Level 4 and 5 UIL concert band list. All students in Honors Band are expected to participate in the TMEA Region Band auditions. Honors Band members are also required to perform a solo at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest (performance of small ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, etc. is strongly encouraged).
SYMPHONIC BAND – This band is made up of students who demonstrate moderate to high levels of proficiency on their instrument and typically performs music from the Level 3 UIL concert band list. All students in Symphonic Band are highly encouraged to participate in the TMEA Region Band auditions. Symphonic Band members are required to perform either a solo or a small ensemble at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.
CONCERT BAND – This band is made up of students who demonstrate developing levels of proficiency on their instrument and typically performs music from the Level 2 UIL concert band list. Students in Concert Band are encouraged to attend the TMEA Region Band auditions. Concert Band members are required to perform either a solo or ensemble at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.
COLOR GUARD / WINTER GUARD
The Color Guard is the auxiliary performing unit for the Mustang Band. Members perform using dance/body movement, colorful flags, rifles, sabres, and other props/equipment. Auditions for membership will be held in April/May for the following school year and are open to all students that will attend Memorial High School. In the Fall semester, the Color Guard participates in all rehearsals and performances for the Marching Band. In the Spring semester, the Color Guard participates in the Texas Color Guard Circuit series of competitions as the Memorial Winter Guard. Winter Guard rehearsals are scheduled after school two or three days per week beginning in November. A detailed schedule will be available in the fall semester.
