McDade Bulldog Marching Band
Marching Shoes
If you need marching shoes for the upcoming year please go HERE to order them.
It is encouraged that you get younger students a size larger than needed so they can grow into them in the next few years.
2022 Bulldog Band Leadership
Drum Major
Peyton Spriggs
Peyton Spriggs
Color Guard Captain
Mariana Palacios
Mariana Palacios
Asst. Drum Major/WW Section Leader
Sebastian Velazquez
Sebastian Velazquez
Color Guard Co-Captain
Jessica Dube
Jessica Dube
Percussion
Section Leader
William Barnard
Section Leader
William Barnard
Brass Section Leader
Ransom Stidham
Ransom Stidham
School History Made: McDade Band Makes a 1 at UIL Marching Contest!!
The McDade Bulldog Marching Band made history on Saturday Oct. 15th by being the first McDade Band to make a 1 at UIL Marching Contest. This is only the second time the band has appeared at UIL Marching Contest in its history, which makes this quite the achievement for our students. McDade is super proud of what they have accomplished this year! The students of this young program continue to solidify a standard of excellence that they desire to grow into a tradition of excellence. We're looking forward to everything they will achieve in the months to come! - 10/18/22
Festival of Lights Parade
Saturday, December 3rd in Downtown Smithville, parade starts at 7:00pm
The Bulldog Band then participated in the Festival of Lights Parade in Smithville and won a marching trophy! The Band would like to thank the Smithville Chamber of Commerce for having us out this year!
We also really appreciate the Smithville citizen who allowed us to camp out on their front yard as we waited to be be picked up by Coach John, who was on the exact opposite side of town, because that’s where Mr Baker told him to pick up the band. The students played every song they knew….we all had a great time!
We also want to thank the McDade Band Boosters for the marshmallow roast they organized for after the parade performance. The students had a great time! -12/5/22
2022 - 2023 Completed Marching Band Events
Schedule of Events for the 2022-2023 School Year
2022 Summer Band Camp Schedule
All band/color guard practices will be at the McDade Band Hall, Practice Field, or Gym
Percussion Camp
July 18th - 20th (Monday - Wednesday)
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Basics Camp - Colorguard and Winds
July 25th - 27th (Monday - Wednesday)
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Whole Band Camp
July 28th - 29th (Thursday - Friday)
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Whole Band Camp
August 1st - 5th (Monday - Friday)
August 8th - 12th (Monday - Friday)
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Meet the Teacher Hype Up Tunnel
Monday, August 15th
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Tuesday August 16th - No Practice
First Day of School - Wednesday August 17th
-Start regular school schedule
-Monday Night Rehearsals
Camp Rules
Always have a water bottle
Wear Tennis shoes/Sneakers - No crocs or flip flops
Wear clothes that you are comfortable sweating in, you will be mostly outside
Hats, Sunscreen, Sunglasses are encouraged
Take Heat Safety seriously; if you feel dizzy let an instructor know right away
Schedule conflicts need to be communicated immediately
Your attendance is necessary - we must be football game ready before school starts. We cover a lot quickly and we do not slow down to teach you if you missed.
We’ll also be playing a lot of games and there will be lots of memories that you could miss out on.
You must be on the 2022 Summer Band Remind: Text @h6d67h8 to phone number 81010.
Monday Night Practice
High School Marching Band
Every Monday 6:00pm - 7:30pm
*Even on some student holidays
**Double check the Marching Band calendar for specifics
2022 - 2023 Completed Marching Band Event Schedules
Schedule of Events for the 2022-2023 School Year
