High School Band Information
INFORMATION, HANDBOOK, AND POLICIES
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 3 and 4: Summer band, 3pm - 9pm
August 5 and 6: Summer band, 7:15am - 12pm
August 10: Morning rehearsals (7:15am) and Monday night rehearsals begin
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Water jug/sleeve (checked out to student by directors, to be returned at the end of the season)
Athletic shoes/clothing for rehearsals
Black binder and flip folder
High School Ensembles
The Palestine Fighting Wildcat Marching Band is the largest student organization at Palestine ISD. This group begins rehearsals in the summer to be ready for the start of the marching season. The Wildcat Band travels to every football game and performs at halftime. They compete in marching competitions across the state. The Fighting Wildcat Band is under the direction of Mr. Jose Sanchez, and assisted by Mr. Corbin Myers, Ms. Johanna Reynolds, Mr. Isaac May, Mrs. Alexa Sanchez, and Mrs. Shellbee Wynne.
Marching Band
The Palestine High School Symphonic Band is the premier performance group at Palestine High School. This band has earned numerous awards from the University Interscholastic League (UIL). This group is made of students in 9th-12th grade and are the elite of their instrumental development. The Palestine High School Symphonic Band is under the direction of Mr. Jose Sanchez.
Symphonic Band
The Palestine High School Concert Band is the non-varsity performing group at Palestine High School. This band consists of members who are still developing on their selected instrument and striving for excellence along the way. The Palestine High School Concert Band is under the direction of Mr. Corbin Myers.
Concert Band
The Palestine High School Jazz Band is comprised of saxophone, trombone, and trumpet players, as well as a rhythm section that includes drumset, vibraphone, bass guitar, electric guitar, and piano. The jazz band performs 2-3 concerts per year including a Christmas concert in December, a jazz festival in April, and a spring concert in May. The jazz band also actively performs at many community events. Interested students can join the jazz band by audition and with approval from the directors.
Jazz Band
The Palestine Color Guard provides visual effect in the Fighting Wildcat Marching Band. The Color Guard students use visual implements such as flags and rifles while also contributing choreography to our marching band productions. Membership in the Color Guard is based on application and audition in the spring. The Color Guard is under the direction of Mrs. Shellbee Wynne.