The fictitious Oliver High School Scorpion Band is one of the best high school marching bands in the state of Texas. They consistently make Area Finals and end up going to state almost every year. Boasting over 200 students in their band, the Scorpions don't mess around.

From: Mr. Clark, Director of Bands

Scorpion Band,

Welcome to the start of the 2026 competitive season. To our returning members: welcome back. You know the weight of the uniform and the expectations that come with it. To our incoming freshmen: welcome to the family. Nearly all of you have built a strong musical foundation in middle school, and you are entering one of the premier 6A programs in the state of Texas.

Since 2014, this program has advanced to the UIL State Marching Contest every single year. We boast over 200 students who move, play, and carry themselves at a DCI standard. Our mission is simple: “Achieve Above the Bar.” Our vision: “To Define the Standard.” We don't chase trophies; we chase perfection. Membership here is a privilege contingent on discipline, reliability, and absolute accountability.

Please review the critical schedule, policy, and uniform details below. Share this with your parents, log this into your calendars, and make sure both you and a parent are registered on the SportsYou app immediately for real-time updates.

Part I: Pre-Camp & Summer Schedule

Summer band is where championships are built. Attendance is mandatory. More than 10 minutes late constitutes an absence, and unexcused absences will result in losing your marching spot.

Pre-Full Summer Band

July 7th – 11th: Percussion & Color Guard Pre-Camp | 13:00 – 20:00 (Guard is responsible for floor setup/teardown).

July 9th – 11th: Leadership Camp | 08:00 – 15:00

July 10th: Senior & Junior Uniform Fitting | 16:00 – 20:00

July 11th: Sophomore & Freshman Uniform Fitting | 16:00 – 20:00

July 11th (Money Night): Seasonal fees of $1,500 must be paid in full or via an approved installment plan through the Booster Club.

Full Summer Band (July 14th – August 8th, Weekdays Only)

07:30 – 11:30 | Outdoor Block: Fundamentals, conditioning, posture, and breathing.

CRITICAL UIL REGULATION: Per Texas law, no instruments or drill learning will go outdoors until August 1st. Prior to August 1st, this block is strictly physical conditioning and marching fundamentals. Front Ensemble will head inside at 08:30 daily.

11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch: Bring your own food! No sharing food or drink due to health protocols.

12:35 – 16:25 | Indoor Block: Music rehearsals, sectionals, and show music.

Hornline: Report to Band Hall 1 for full music tracking.

Battery: Report to Band Hall 2 (Stays in BH2).

Front Ensemble: Report to the Library (Stays in Library).

Color Guard: Report to the Gym or Cafeteria.

Note: Mr. Reyna will rotate between Battery and Front Ensemble. When he is with the other section, Percussion Section Leaders run the rehearsal.

16:30: Dismissal / Go Home.

Part II: Academic Year & Rehearsal Expectations

School begins on Monday, August 18th. Your schedule will integrate into the school day.

1st Period: Wind Ensemble (09:00–09:48)

Student Work Period: Individual Practice / Catch-up (09:54–10:08)

2nd Period: Symphonic Band (10:08–10:56)

3rd Period: Concert Band (11:02–11:50)

7th & 8th Periods: Color Guard and Jazz Ensembles (14:38–16:20)

Note: Jazz I and Jazz II are auditioned, year-round groups.

After-School Rehearsals: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 16:25 – 19:50 on the game field.

Required Daily Gear: Your instrument/equipment, music, flip folder (with all stand tunes), pencils, athletic shoes, and your band-issued water jug. Missing items will result in being sidelined for the rehearsal.

The 90/9/1 Rule: To maintain efficiency, students interact 90% of the time with Section Leaders, 9% with Techs, and 1% with Directors. If a student messes up, I give the Section Leader "the look," and the Section Leader fixes it. Uphold the chain of command.

Part III: Uniform & Appearance Codes

We represent Oliver High School at all times. Green and gold are worn with pride, and we operate under a strict uniform policy: No student is to be seen partially un-uniformed in public view. You remain zipped, buttoned, and shako-on until you are completely inside the buses or private dressing areas.

Marching Rehearsal Attire: Plain white shirts and athletic shorts/pants. Color Guard will select a different unified colored shirt weekly.

Full Marching Uniform (Winds/Percussion): Official member compression shirt and shorts, jacket, bibbers, gloves, shako, marching shoes, and black marching socks. No jewelry or bright nail polish allowed.

Football Game Stand Attire (Guard): Custom jerseys, black shorts, black socks, and Crocs. Show uniforms are kept in garment bags until halftime.

Concert Attire (Spring): Men wear a black two-piece suit and tie with black dress shoes. Women wear the sparkly black concert dress with black dress shoes.

Part IV: Game Day & Competition Protocol

Friday night lights and Saturday contests are highly structured. Pack carefully. Flip folders are mandatory for football games but are prohibited on competition days.

Friday Football Games (Call Time: 16:30)

Leadership uniform checks occur at 17:35. If you fail inspection, you do not board the bus. We march into the stadium stands as a unified block and stay at rigid attention.

Be ready to blast our stand tunes (Malagueña, Runaway Baby, Metal Shop, etc.) to dominate the stadium presence. Trumpet solos for Malagueña and Runaway Baby are written; the trombone solo for Metal Shop is improvised. I choose all soloists; do not ask to audition. Halftime belongs to us—perform flawlessly, transition directly to the designated private de-uniforming area, and return for the 4th quarter.

Saturday Competitions (19+ Hour Days)

We face the toughest in the state, from Westlake to Vandegrift, leading up to UIL Regionals, Area Finals, and the UIL State Championship at the San Antonio Alamodome.

Competition days begin in the dark with a crisp morning rehearsal. We load the 53-foot semi-trucks and take a fleet of buses to the stadium. At the gate, timing is everything: 5 minutes to set up, 8.5 minutes to perform, 3 minutes to clear. A single piece of equipment left past the 3-minute mark means immediate disqualification. Drum majors and guard captains attend retreat in full uniform; the rest of the band waits in the stands. If we perform to our standard and get the results we earn, I may authorize a Buc-ee’s stop on the way home.

Looking Ahead

When marching season concludes in November, we transition immediately to concert ensembles and winter guard tryouts (November 18th). But right now, our focus is the field.

The strength of the collective is measured by our weakest performer. Check your attitude, hydrate properly, eat light meals before rehearsals, and come to camp ready to work.

See you on July 7th (Percussion/Guard) and July 14th (Full Band). Let’s define the standard.

Mr. Clark Director of Bands, Oliver High School "Achieve Above the Bar"

ATTENTION:

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This has Color Guard support.
The current lineup of instruments you can choose to play are; Flute, Piccolo, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpet, French Horn (Mellophone), Euphonium, Baritone, Trombone, and Tuba (Sousaphone). Percussion is supported with Front Ensemble and Battery.

(Drumline and Front Ensemble intro not made yet)

You can also play as a Freshman straight out of Middle School or any other year if you would like.
(Ideally you should know a little about marching band or actively be doing marching band before you play this. This isn't meant to be a dating sim and you are supposed to know how your chosen instrument works.)

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