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 we do not want any student to be unable to participate due to financial reasons. 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! At Trinity High School, we are proud to have student representation in nearly every athletic program, club, honors organization, and extracurricular activity available on campus. We believe it is essential to provide students, particularly those in their first year, with the opportunity to explore a wide range of interests during their high school experience.

We recognize that students may not fully understand what each organization entails until they become actively involved. Encouraging participation early on allows them to discover new passions, build connections, and develop a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

Does doing band cause issues with academics?

Contrary to common misconceptions, many of our band students consistently rank in the top 10% of their class and maintain some of the highest GPAs on campus. Over the years, we have proudly celebrated multiple Valedictorians and Salutatorians who were active members of the band, along with a significant number of National Honor Society inductees and International Baccalaureate students. 

For students who may struggle academically, our band directors are proactive in monitoring their grades and providing support to ensure they stay on track for academic success. One of the most valuable skills students gain through band participation is effective time management - an essential tool that contributes to both their academic and personal growth.

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 that begins in July each year. Please see the Summer Band schedule for specific times. Marching band related camps are mandatory for all students who will be signing up for band at Trinity. At these camps, we will learn all of the fundamentals needed for marching band, the UIL competition show, and all stand tunes. There is no cost for this camp.

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

If a student is not adequately prepared for an upcoming performance, the band director may assign them to serve as an “alternate” for that week. As an alternate, the student will still attend the game in full uniform, participate in all stand tunes, and engage in all other activities associated with the band that evening. However, during the pre-game and halftime field performances, the student will stand at attention and observe from the sidelines. Students assigned as alternates still receive full credit for attending the game.

The following week, the student will have the opportunity to demonstrate improvement and readiness to rejoin the performance ensemble.

Over time, many students who enter the program as alternate marchers go on to earn their own marching spots by the time they are upperclassmen, as they continue to build skills, confidence, and consistency through active participation.

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

Yes. Our double reed players typically have three options:

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

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 also be involved in our Colorguard program during the spring semester.

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