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Elkhart HS BIG RED Band
Elkhart, TX
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EHS vs. Grapeland
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium; Elkhart, TX
Meet: 6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 10pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Band Shirt, Blue Jeans, Tennis Shoes,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
EHS @ Anderson-Shiro
When: September 4, 2026
Where: Owl Stadium; Anderson, Tx
Meet: 3:15pm in the Circle
3:45pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 12:00am (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Band Shirt, Blue Jeans, Tennis Shoes,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
BOOSTERS TO PROVIDE 3RD QUARTER MEAL
EHS @ Union Grove
When: September 11, 2026
Where: Union Grove High School; Union Grove, Tx
Meet: 3:15pm in the Circle
3:45pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 12:00am (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Band Shirt, Blue Jeans, Tennis Shoes,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
BOOSTERS TO PROVIDE 3RD QUARTER MEAL
EHS vs. Winona (Homecoming)
When: September 18, 2026
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium; Elkhart, TX
Meet: 5:00pm in the Circle
5:30pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 10pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
EHS @ San Augustine
When: September 25, 2026
Where: Wolf Stadium; San Augustine, Tx
Meet: 3:15pm in the Circle
3:45pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 12:00am (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
BOOSTERS TO PROVIDE 3RD QUARTER MEAL
US Bands - Madisonville Showcase
When: September 26, 2026
Where: Madisonville HS; Madisonville, TX
Meet: TBA
Performance Time: TBA
Return: TBA
What to Wear/Bring: Comfy clothing for transport,
Full Band Uniform for performance
Instrument & snack money (lunch is provided)
Parents - if you plan to attend this performance,
please follow this link to purchase tickets: US Bands Tickets (Coming soon!)
EHS vs. Mildred
When: October 9, 2026
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium; Elkhart, TX
Meet: 5:00pm in the Circle
5:30pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 10pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
Iron Horse Marching Classic
When: October 3, 2026
Where: Mineola HS; Mineola, TX
Meet: TBA
Performance Time: TBA
Return: TBA (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Comfy clothing for transport,
Full Band Uniform for performance
Instrument & snack money (lunch is provided)
Troy Marching Band Festival
When: October 7, 2026
Where: Troy HS; Troy, TX
Meet: TBA
Return: TBA (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform
Instrument, Water Jug
UIL Region 8 Marching Contest
When: October 14, 2026
Where: Troy HS; Troy, TX
Meet: TBA
Return: TBA
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform
Instrument, Water Jug
EHS @ Blooming Grove
When: October 16, 2026
Where: Lion Stadium; Blooming Grove, Tx
Meet: 3:30pm in the Circle
4:00pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 11:45pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
BOOSTERS TO PROVIDE 3RD QUARTER MEAL
EHS vs. Teague
When: October 23, 2026
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium; Elkhart, TX
Meet: 5:00pm in the Circle
5:30pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 10pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
EHS vs. Buffalo (Senior Night)
When: October 30, 2026
Where: Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium; Elkhart, TX
Meet: 5:00pm in the Circle
5:30pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 10pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform,
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
EHS @ Rice
When: November 6, 2026
Where: Bulldog Stadium; Rice, Tx
Meet: 3:30pm in the Circle
4:00pm - load the BEAST
6:00pm - unload the BEAST at the Stadium
Return: 11:45pm (pickup in FRONT of HS)
What to Wear/Bring: Full Band Uniform
Music, Instrument, Water Jug
BOOSTERS TO PROVIDE 3RD QUARTER MEAL
Jazz Ensemble in Branson 2024
HS Band in BRANSON 2024
Additional Information
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The Elkhart HS BIG RED Band has a YouTube Channel!! Check us out!!!
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Elkhart HS BIG RED Band 2025-26 Awards
US Bands – Madisonville Showcase; Madisonville, TX
2nd Place & Best Percussion in Group I
Iron Horse Marching Classic; Mineola, TX
Finalist, 11th Overall & 7th Overall Percussion
Troy Marching Band Festival; Troy, TX
1st Division
UIL Region 8 Marching Contest; Troy, TX
1st Division & AREA Qualifier
US Bands – Southwest Championships @ AT&T Stadium; Arlington, TX
2nd Place & Best Percussion in Group I
UIL AREA D Marching Contest; Robinson, TX
19th Place Overall
UIL Region 8 Concert & Sight Reading; Groesbeck, TX
1st Division Concert
1st Division Sight-Reading
SWEEPSTAKES!!!
2026-27 Elkhart BIG RED Band Leadership Team
- Juan Banuelos, Drum Major/Woodwind Soprano Section
- Sarah May, Brass Soprano Section
- Annika Vargas, Alto Section
- Sam Collins, Tenor Section
- Cayden Chaffin , Bass Section
- Anthony Barber, Drum Captain/Field Percussion
- Adalyn Frazier, Front Ensemble