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MacArthur Band

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About Me


The MacArthur High School Bands have stood for excellence for over 37 years. Currently, the band program's enrollment is 170 members with the Instrumental Music Department offering Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, JV Band, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Winter Drum Line, Winter Guard and the Marching Band, "THE BIG BLUE MARCHING MACHINE," open to all students at MacArthur High School. An outstanding vocal program with five choirs compliments the total music program at MacArthur High School.
The MacArthur Bands have a 27 year record of Superior UIL Sweepstake Awards in marching, concert and sight-reading. Winners of major music contests in California, Texas and Florida add to success of the "Mac" band program. During 1996 the band was named as 8th finalist in the Texas Honor Band Competition for 5A Bands, won the TCGC Texas State Indoor Marching Percussion title, and was the grand winner in the 14 week All-American Music Festival for concert bands (1996). The marching band was one of 17 final 5A bands at the State Marching Contest, November 1995, finishing 11th out of all 5A bands in the state of Texas. The Honors Wind Ensemble was named one of 16 top bands from the United States to perform a feature concert during March of 1997 at the National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Mac Flags added a state championship on the TCGC Winter Color Guard circuit in the spring of 1998. The fall of 1999 began with the Mac Band and Flags placing 4th at the BOA Southwest Regional in San Antonio and receiving their 27th first division rating in marching.
All "Mac" members are still extremely proud of winning two State Marching Band Championships in Class 5A. (1984 - 1985). Numerous students from the MacArthur High School Band program have gone on to successful careers as professional musicians performing in major symphonies, chamber groups and teaching at the collegiate level.
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Member Since: 11/27/2006
Band Website: macband.org
Band Members: Band Officers 2006-2007

Drum Major Michael G.
Field Conductor Phoebe B.
Field Conductor David M.
President James D.
Vice-President Elisha A.
Secretary Gaby D.
Librarian Stephanie J.
Historian Sara S.
Loading Crew Manager Chris R.
Quartermaster Kurt G.
Spirit Leader Diana P.
Sophomore Representative Landen T.
Sophomore Representative Nick C.
Freshman Representative Nicole H.
Freshman Representative Jared B.
Field General Eric W.
Colorgaurd Co-Captians Christy C.
Colorgaurd Co-Captians Claudia C.
Influences: Section of the Week:
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SOTW Archive:
11.24.06 Tubas
11.17.06 Bass Clarinets
11.10.06 Trombones
11.03.06 Saxophones
10.07.06 Baritones
09.30.06 Clarinets
09.23.06 Loading Crew
09.16.06 Front Ensemble
09.08.06 Horns
09.01.06 Drum Majors
08.25.06 Flutes
08.18.06 Drumline
08.11.06 Trumpets
08.04.06 Colorguard

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Fish of the Week!
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FOTW Archive:
11.17.06 Kaitlin V. and David Z.
11.10.06 Samantha S. & Michael L.
11.03.06 Hannah T. & Colin W.
10.28.06 Erinn K. & Christopher R.
10.20.06 Lauren B. and Ross K.
10.07.06 Michelle L. & Paul L.
09.30.06 Lesley R. and Neil K.
09.23.06 Colton B. and Ashley L.
09.16.06 Nathan C. and Erinn K.
09.08.06 Paul M. & Shayla L.
09.01.06 Jared B. & Rachel G.
Sounds Like: Head Directors!
The Mac Band program has been led over the past 46 years by the following head band directors:

John Goforth
Fall 1999 to Present
Harry D. Blake
Fall 1994 to Spring 1999
Linda McDavitt
Fall 1986 to Spring 1994
Leland Sharrock
Fall 1985 to Spring 1986
William G. Brady
Fall 1981 to October 1985
John R. Bridges
Fall 1979 to Spring 1981
William S. Lebegern
Fall 1973 to Spring 1979
John H. Pearson
Fall 1959 to Spring 1973
M.T. Camp
Fall 1954 to Spring 1959
Mr. Kole
Fall 1951 to Spring 1954

Past Shows!

2006-2007 Reflections
2005-2006 Passion and Glory
2004-2005 Out of the Blue
2003-2004 New Century Dawn
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Info for week of Dec. 11 - Dec. 16

Mac Band Rehearsal this week:Practice after school on Thursday and Friday (December 14-15th). Pep Rally is Friday, December 15th at 8:30 a.m. in Mac auditorium Schedule for Saturday, December 16th, ...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:25:00 PST

MacArthur Band Holiday Concert & Toy Drive

MacArthur Band Holiday Concert & Toy DriveFriday, December ??th, 2006Brady Auditorium   7:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Toy Drive  We will be collecting new, unwrapped children's t...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 10:47:00 PST

Twenty-Eighth Annual TubaMeister Christmas

Calling all tuba, euphonium, and baritone horn players! You are invited to participate in the Twenty-Eighth Annual TubaMeister Christmas on Saturday, December 16th All tuba, euphonium, and baritone h...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 10:44:00 PST

Brahmas vs. San Marcos

Another WIN! for our Brahmas!!!Next Game: Brahmas vs. San MarcosFriday, December 8, 2006 7:30 p.m. Bobcat Stadium Location: Bobcat StadiumSan Marcos Texas 78666Stadium Info SCHEDULE FOR Friday, Decemb...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:46:00 PST

Time to start preparing for UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest - February 3rd, 2007

The deadline to signup to participate in UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest is December 14th, 2006. The fees are as follows:$6 per solo$6 per member of an ensemble. (i.e. Trio 3 x 6$ = $18 total)Checks s...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:58:00 PST

TMEA Region Band Audition Results

Results from the TMEA Region Band Audition on November 27th, 2006! We are incredibly proud of ALL the students who participated in the Region 12 TMEA Region Band Auditions on November 27th at Judson H...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:56:00 PST

Brahmas vs. McAllen Memorial Game Schedule

Another Win for our Brahmas...YEAH!!!!Next Game: Brahmas vs. McAllen MemorialFriday, December 1, 2006 7:30 p.m. Location: Veteran's Memorial Stadium2021 La Vista Ave - McAllen, Texas 78501Stadium Info...
Posted by MacArthur Band on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:16:00 PST