IHS Marching Band

2022 Independence Band, prelims of the Plano East Marching Contest

 
 

Marching Band Information

Every student in band, percussion, and colorguard at IHS participates in the IHS marching band. The band performs at all IHS football games, 4-6 marching competitions, the FISD marching showcase, and at the Frisco Community parade each year.

Rehearsal Schedule for Marching Band

To comply with the UIL 8 hour rule, Friday morning rehearsals will end at 8:00, and we may skip Friday morning rehearsals if we don’t have a game that week.

Every Morning- 7:00-8:30am

Monday Evening- 5:00-7:00pm

Awards

2023

Lake Ridge Drumline Contest

  • 1st Place in Class

  • 2nd Place Overall 

  • Outstanding Front Ensemble, Tenors and Bass Line

Melissa Marching Showcase

  • 2nd Place in Class 5A

  • 3rd Place in Finals

  • Outstanding Color Guard in Prelims

Plano East Marching Invitational

  • 4th Place in Prelims

  • 3rd Place in Finals

  • Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Marching and Outstanding Colorguard in Class 5A

  • Recipient of the Jon Davies Memorial Outstanding Spirit Award, which is presented to the band that best demonstrates outstanding spirit and support of other bands’ performances throughout the contest.

UIL Region 24 Marching Contest

  • Rated 1st Division

  • Advanced to Area

Lewisville Drumline Contest

  • 1st Place in Class and Overall

  • Best Snare Line and Quad Line