about the The Katy High School band program

that roarin' band from tigerland
The Katy Band is the oldest band in Katy ISD and much of the Houston area. With a long tradition of success, the band program oversees numerous ensembles that perform and compete in a broad scope of venues. In addition to  learning to play an instrument, a hobby they can keep throughout their lives, students develop life-long skills like discipline, time management, self control, modesty, and sportsmanship. Some of our ensembles include: 
MARCHING BAND
That Roarin' Band From Tigerland is the marching band for the Katy HS music program. With rehearsals beginning in late-July and a football season that usually lasts well into December, the band juggles the busy football season with a successful and extensive competitive season. Having performed for bowl games, Area F contests, and numerous local competitions, the band has been increasingly successful over the past few years.
A unique design team is assembled to prepare the show for the marching band. This process begins in December, and the show is announced in late May at band banquet. The band will have their first public performance of the season at the end of band camp, usually taking place the Friday evening before school begins in August.
Between school, practices, competitions and football games, these are the busiest kids on the block!

COLOR GUARD
Katy High School has a successful history with their Winter Guard programs. Currently, there are two: the Katy High School Varsity Winter Guard and the Junior Varsity Winter Guard. Both will be competing in TCGC for the 2016 season.
Both groups returned to the WGI (Winter Guard International) stage after 15 years by competing in the WGI Houston Regional in 2016. Both groups made finals and look forward to many more years competing in the circuit.
Other recent accomplishments by the Winter Guard:
2010 TCGC Novice Class Gold Medalist
Our Guard Director is Mrs. Michelle Jordan. Her bio can be viewed on our Staff page.

​FULL ORCHESTRA
In collaboration with the orchestra program, Katy High School also competes in UIL with a full orchestra, made up of the top groups from both the band and orchestra programs. The directors of this group are Mr. Fremin and Mrs. Lawrence.

 

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CONCERT BANDS
The Katy High School music program has four concert ensembles: the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Cadet Band. These ensembles regularly perform between four and six concerts throughout the year. The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band all received Division One ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest in 2014 and have a history of success.

JAZZ BANDS
At Katy High School has a rich history of success with jazz. Currently, there are two Jazz bands:
The Katy High School Jazz Band is directed by Mr. Terence Gorton, and was the first high school jazz band invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in 2013. They have received outstanding ratings from nationally recognized jazz competitions and are regularly requested for performances by local and state organizations.
​The Katy High School Jazz Project is under the direction of Mr. Dale Fremin, and also has much success with receiving outstanding ratings from nationally recognized jazz competitions.

PERCUSSION
In addition to performing with the Concert Bands, Marching Band, and Jazz Band, the percussion section also includes Indoor Percussion (Katy Indoor Percussion is a consistent Medalist in the Texas Color Guard Circuit) and Concert Percussion Ensembles (Texas State Solo and Ensemble) ​

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