Concert Season

What is Concert Season?

In the late fall semester, concert season starts and the band gears up for their many concert performances which can include any of the following: Veteran’s Day Concert, Winter Concert, Pops Concert, Percussion Ensemble Concert, UIL Concert and Sight Reading, Jazz Concert, Spring Concert. For each of these that our primary concert ensembles (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band) participate, the directors program 2 - 4 pieces to prepare them for their UIL program.

What are the uniform requirements for Concert Season?

Uniforms are provided for the students: Either black concert dresses or tuxedos (jacket and pants). The uniforms are fitted and altered by the Band Booster Club.

Family’s will need to provide the following:

For dresses:  

Black pantyhose

Formal black closed-toe, soft-sole shoes or flats

For tuxedos:

Solid black undershirt

Black Dress shirt

LONG black socks - no logos

Black formal dress shoes

Below is a link to a great video on how to best measure for the items above:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY6zd6GOQ-E

Am I allowed to attend the UIL Concert?

Yes! Parents and friends are encouraged to attend the UIL performance.  The dates, times, and locations will be published on the Band Calendar and in the BoosterHub Newsletter.

What is correct Concert Etiquette?

Please silence your cell phone before entering the auditorium

Only enter the auditorium between performances. You should NOT enter while a band is performing.

Please do not talk during performances.

Clapping at the end of performances is encouraged. Wait for the conductor to put down their baton.