What activities are involved in the Trinity Band Program?

Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Colorguard, Winterguard, Drumline, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band.

What are the financial obligations for band?

Band fees will be discussed in detail at our New Marcher Parent Meeting in May. Our stance on music education has always been, and will continue to be, that wee do not want any student to be unable to participate due to financial issues. We will work with any student and parent in a discrete manner to help in any way possible.

Is it possible to do athletics and band?

YES! We have students in just about every athletic activity, club, honors organization, etc. at Trinity. If you have been told by a counselor that you cannot do both, that is incorrect information. We believe it is important to let students have an opportunity to experience all interest at the high school level, especially the first year. The students really won't know what the organizations are like at the high school until they try them.

Does doing band cause issues with academics?

NO! In fact, many of our band students are consistently in the top 10% of their class and have some of the highest GPA's on campus. We have had several Valedictorian and Salutatorian band students, as well as many, many National Honor Society members. While marching band does take up a fair amount of time, it is only the first quarter of the year. After that, the student's schedules return to what they're accustomed to in middle school. If your students struggles with grades, know that the directors monitor their grades regularly and will help keep them on track to passing their classes. One of the best things band teaches our students is how to properly manage their time. As the pandemic demonstrated, given more time, students are not necessarily more productive. 

What is Marching Band?

Marching band is a group of instrumental musicians and color guard performers that coordinate movements with a musical performance, for the purpose of exercise, entertainment, and competition. The typical instrumentation includes, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard. The Marching Band performs frequently in the community, at football games, and performance competitions.

Are all students who sign up for band involved in Marching Band?

Yes. One of the first activities with which you will be involved is the marching band. The Trojan Marching Band Consists of ALL students enrolled in the band program regardless of the band class in which they are placed. We will begin to introduce the students to marching band techniques during our May Camps. We also have summer band camp starting in July. Please see the Summer Band schedule for specific times. Band Camp is mandatory for all students who will be signing up for band at Trinity. At these camps, we will learn all the fundamentals needed for marching band, the UIL competition show, and all stand tunes. There is no cost for this camp.

What is I do not earn a spot for a show?

If a student is not adequately prepared for performance, he/she may be assigned by the director to serve as an “alternate” for that week. He/she will still attend the game in full uniform, perform in the stands and do all other activities associated with the band that night. However, during the pre-game/halftime show, the student will stand at attention and watch the show from the sidelines. The student still receives full credit for attending the game. The following week, the student will have the opportunity to demonstrate readiness for the next week’s performance. Historically, if a student has attended all rehearsals leading up to a performance, he/she nearly always earns a performing spot.

My student plays a double reed instrument, are they still involved in marching band?

Yes. Our double reed players typically have three option:

1. Play Synthesizer in our Front Ensemble
2. Join the Colorguard program and be a Colorguard member
3. Learn a Marching instrument to play/march on the field

For students joining the Front Ensemble , our percussion director, Mr. Flores, will work with them during summer band on how to play the instrument. No prior percussion experience is needed. The same is true for our Colorguard program. You do not need to have participated in dance or Colorguard previously to join. If opting to march a spot on the field it requires the student to take lessons over the summer to learn the new instrument. Class schedules will be modified accordingly once your student has chosen which option to take. It is possible to play their primary instrument and be involved in Front Ensemble or Colorguard.

When can I check out a school owned instrument?

The following marching instruments will be available to be checked out to incoming members during our May Camp:

• Marching French Horn
• Marching Baritone
• Contra
• Battery Percussion
• Mallet/Auxiliary Percussion

the following concert instruments will be available to be checked out to incoming members throughout the summer when the return from the repair shop:

• Piccolo
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Bass Clarinet
• Tenor/Bari Saxophone
• French Horn
• Euphonium
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Percussion Instruments