The College Park Cavalier Band is currently the 2nd largest band program in CISD, and one of the largest in the state of Texas! Our primary role is to support our football team and support our community, (- but that doesn’t mean we are not competitive!) Here is a brief history of our most recent successes:
2017 Lone Star Preview Marching Contest Finalist
2017 UIL Sweepstakes – all 4 bands (superior rating) Marching, Concert & Sight-Reading
2018 UIL Sweepstakes – all 4 bands (superior rating) Marching, Concert & Sight-Reading
2018 Wind Ensemble placed 7th in the state for the Texas Music Educators Association 6A Honor Band Process
2018 Wind Ensemble was selected as one of the 16 featured bands from across the country to perform at the Music For All National Concert Band Festival
2018 Lone Star Preview Marching Contest Finalist
2018 Marching Band Area Qualifier
2018 Marching Band qualified for the UIL State Marching Contest
2019 Featured Band for the Music For All National Concert Band Festival
2019 UIL Sweepstakes – All 4 Bands (superior rating) Marching, Concert & Sight-Reading
The reason we have such a large band, is not only because we have kids who LOVE band, it’s because they love the culture, and love each other. Our band kids are continually improving musically, but the Cavalier band is about so much more than that. Students are taught responsibility, time management, work ethic, leadership and how to be proud of their work. They learn about teamwork, collaboration, multi-tasking, and grow to understand the real meaning of discipline, resilience, sacrifice, endurance and commitment. Because of summer band camp, students start the school year with an existing sense of ‘belonging’ – the camaraderie is second to none! All of these elements build self-confidence, and it is a heartwarming privilege to see each of our students flourish into young adults over their time in band.