Marching Band
The Marching Band at Splendora High School is one of the largest student organization on campus with over 400 students involved. The Marching Band consists of students from all concert bands, as well as the Splendora High School Color Guard dance team. Marching Band begins with a mini-camp in May, followed by summer band during the month of August, which all participants are require to attend. Once school starts the Marching Band rehearses three times a week and performs at pregame and halftime of all football games. The Marching Band competes in 4-6 competitions in the fall semseter on Saturdays (one on a Tuesday during school). University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Bands of America (BOA) circuits.
The Marching Band at Splendora High School is one of the largest student organization on campus with over 400 students involved. The Marching Band consists of students from all concert bands, as well as the Splendora High School Color Guard dance team. Marching Band begins with a mini-camp in May, followed by summer band during the month of August, which all participants are require to attend. Once school starts the Marching Band rehearses three times a week and performs at pregame and halftime of all football games. The Marching Band competes in 4-6 competitions in the fall semseter on Saturdays (one on a Tuesday during school). University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Bands of America (BOA) circuits.
Wind Ensemble
Conductor: Brian Best
The Splendora High School Wind Ensemble features the finest musicians in the Splendora band program. The Wind Ensemble begins meeting during the 3rd Six Weeks and is made up of students from all grade levels. The Wind Ensemble performs the finest wind literature and continues the development of refined, professional skills. The Wind Ensemble will perform many concerts throughout the school year and during the month of April is a participant in the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. This select group will also participate in outside musical opportunities when they present themselves. Members of this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately with our adjunct faculty. Additionally, these students are required to provide professional concert critiques, and participate in UIL solo and ensemble and ATSSB/TMEA region band events.
Conductor: Brian Best
The Splendora High School Wind Ensemble features the finest musicians in the Splendora band program. The Wind Ensemble begins meeting during the 3rd Six Weeks and is made up of students from all grade levels. The Wind Ensemble performs the finest wind literature and continues the development of refined, professional skills. The Wind Ensemble will perform many concerts throughout the school year and during the month of April is a participant in the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. This select group will also participate in outside musical opportunities when they present themselves. Members of this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately with our adjunct faculty. Additionally, these students are required to provide professional concert critiques, and participate in UIL solo and ensemble and ATSSB/TMEA region band events.
Symphonic Winds
Conductor: Ryan Meadows
The Splendora High School Symphonic Winds is one of three concert bands in the Splendora High School band program. The Symphonic Winds begins meeting during the 3rd Six Weeks and is made up of students from all grade levels. The Symphonic Winds focuses on refining instrument playing skills and performing quality music literature of a higher difficulty level. The Symphonic Winds will perform many concerts throughout the school year and during the month of April is a participant in the TMEA UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Members of this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately with our adjunct faculty. Additionally, these students are required to provide professional concert critiques, and participate in UIL solo and ensemble and TMEA region band events.
Conductor: Ryan Meadows
The Splendora High School Symphonic Winds is one of three concert bands in the Splendora High School band program. The Symphonic Winds begins meeting during the 3rd Six Weeks and is made up of students from all grade levels. The Symphonic Winds focuses on refining instrument playing skills and performing quality music literature of a higher difficulty level. The Symphonic Winds will perform many concerts throughout the school year and during the month of April is a participant in the TMEA UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Members of this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately with our adjunct faculty. Additionally, these students are required to provide professional concert critiques, and participate in UIL solo and ensemble and TMEA region band events.
Concert Band
Conductor: Brian Best and Ryan Meadows
The Splendora High School Concert Band is one of three concert bands in the Splendora High School band program. The Concert Band begins meeting during the 3rd Six Weeks and is made up of students from all grade levels. The Concert Band focuses on developing and refining instrument playing skills and performing quality music literature. The Concert Band will perform many concerts throughout the school year and during the month of April is a participant in the TMEA UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest.
Conductor: Brian Best and Ryan Meadows
The Splendora High School Concert Band is one of three concert bands in the Splendora High School band program. The Concert Band begins meeting during the 3rd Six Weeks and is made up of students from all grade levels. The Concert Band focuses on developing and refining instrument playing skills and performing quality music literature. The Concert Band will perform many concerts throughout the school year and during the month of April is a participant in the TMEA UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest.
The Swingin' Cats Jazz Ensemble
Conductor: Ryan Meadows
The Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students in all four grades. This ensemble is selected by audition only and serves as an additional musical outlet available to students at SHS. Auditioning for all-region jazz band and playing at the UIL solo and ensemble competition is required.
Conductor: Ryan Meadows
The Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students in all four grades. This ensemble is selected by audition only and serves as an additional musical outlet available to students at SHS. Auditioning for all-region jazz band and playing at the UIL solo and ensemble competition is required.