Welcome to the 2025-26 M.B. Lamar M.S. Mighty Lion Band Website! We are very excited to start the new school year as we have lots of exciting events planned this year for the band.  The band program is comprised of 6th, 7th, & 8th grade band members who together form 3 competing bands and a beginner band. 

In Beginner Band, students select a beginner band instrument to learn in homogenous classes and learn how to play their instrument for the entire first year. Beginner Band joins together a few times throughout the school year to play together in full band performances. We are planning to have a Winter concert and Spring concert this year.  The concerts will be dedicated to all parents and family members of students who are in the 6th grade band.

The Mighty Lion Band is a "STATE RECOGNIZED" band program that provides all instruments, supplies, equipment & uniforms for all students. Consists of members from 6th grade through 8th grade with a total enrollment of 363 band members. The Honors Winds (Varsity), The Symphonic Winds (Non-Varsity), and Concert Winds (Sub-Non Varsity) are comprised of 7th and 8th graders.

-For the past 4 years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) the M.B. Lamar Band has earned the most Region Band Members in all of Laredo, Texas; 36 in 2021, 39 in 2022, 40 in 2023 & 35 in 2024.

-The Honors Winds has been awarded Best in Festival at the San Antonio, Texas Blue Bonnet American

-Classic Festivals and Texas Music Festivals for the past 4 years before COVID and after COVID.             

-In 2019, the Honors Winds participated in the TMEA Honor Band Process achieving 3rd place at the Area Level and becoming State Alternate.                                                                                                             

-In 2022, the Honors Winds received Best in Festival at the Texas Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The Honors Winds has been awarded 10 consecutive UIL Concert & SR Contests Sweepstakes Awards. 

-The M. B. Lamar Honors Winds became a State Contender in the TMEA Honor Band Process in 2023 and is now considered one of the best bands in the State in the CCC Classification.                                    

-In 2024, The M.B. Lamar Middle School Mighty Lion Band Honors Winds continues its tradition of excellence, as they have been selected the winner of "The Invited Band Program Spotlight" at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, Texas. M.B. Lamar Middle School is the only middle school band program in the entire state selected for this honor. The M.B. Lamar Honors Winds & Directors will be conducting a clinic and performance at TMEA this coming February 12-15, 2025, in San Antonio. 

The band is a very active participant in Community Events, Donation Charity Drives during the Holiday Season, Ceremonies, School & District Events, 2 Parades, Pep-Rallies, Football Games, Basketball Games, Volleyball Games, Solo & Ensemble Contest, All-Region Auditions, Pre-UIL evaluations, Music Festivals, UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluations, Christmas and Spring Concerts. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or contact us via e-mail. Go Lamar Mighty Lion Band!

As we move on from a very successful year full of performances for our students, competitions, and community, the Mighty Lion Band prepares for the future by holding auditions for our student leadership team for the coming school year. The positions we have available for student leaders are; Drum Majors, President, Vice-President, Sergeant at Arms, and Officer. These leaders act as role models for every member of our band and help communicate expectations throughout the band. 

We were very impressed by the commitment we saw from our students and the attention to detail by all of our candidates. Help us in congratulating the 2025-2026 M. B. Lamar Mighty Lion Band Officers!

1st Drum Major: Vanessa Luna

2nd Drum Major: Kevin Martinez

3rd Drum Major: Isabel Canizalez

4th Drum Major: Gael Moreno

Band President: Damaris Martinez

Band Vice-President: Laura Gallardo

Treasurer: Kristel Mendoza

Historian: Grecia Espinoza

1st Sergeant-at-Arms: Melanie Hernandez

2nd Sergeant-at-Arms: Jose Sarabia