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Elkhart HS BIG RED Band

Elkhart, TX

 

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Itineraries…

 

Elkhart ISD Spring Concert

Date:  Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:  Elkhart HS Gym

Start Time:  7pm

What to wear:  Concert Black

 

 

April 30 – Drum Major Auditions

May 4 – HS Band Banquet

 

 

UIL STATE Solo & Ensemble Contest

     (Barber, Harris, Lopez, Peiffer, Terrell, Vaughn)

Date:  Saturday, May 23, 2026

Location:  Lehman HS; Kyle, TX

Leave:  TBA

Return:  TBA

What to wear:  UIL State Level Performance Attire for performance

                    Comfortable clothing for transport to and from event

 

 

 

A marching band poses in front of their trailer, 'Elkhart Big Red'.

 

 

 

BIG RED Band at AT&T Stadium

Contest in Madisonville

 

A jazz band performs on a stage with a curtain backdrop.

Jazz Ensemble in Branson

A large group of people pose on a stage in front of an audience.

HS Band in BRANSON

Additional Information

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The Elkhart HS BIG RED Band has a YouTube Channel!!  Check us out!!!

- Become a Fan of the Band ("like" us) on Facebook to enjoy pointless messages and all of the "you had to be there" stories you can take!!! - Remember to check the Calendar of Events for all upcoming dates, times and locations.

- Congrats to Anthony Barber, Luis Lopez, Kollin Peiffer and Sarah Vaughn for being selected to the ATSSB Region 8 All-Region Band!!

- More congrats to Luis, Kollin and Sarah for qualifying for AREA Band!!  

- Most congrats to Luis and Kollin for earning a spot in the ATSSB 3A All-State Band!!

- Way to go Eliana Garcia, Aaron Crawford, Sarah Vaughn, Hannah Harris, Anthony Barber, Luis Lopez, Kollin Peiffer, Oliver Terrell and Tara Tidrow for earning a 1st Division on their solo at the UIL Region 8 Solo & Ensemble Contest!!

- Sarah, Hannah, Anthony, Luis, Kollin and Oliver also qualified for TSSEC ...the UIL Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest!!!  They perform on Saturday, May 23!  Good luck.

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!!!

 

2025-26 Elkhart BIG RED Band Leadership Team

  • Korbyn Lee, Drum Major/Bass Section
  • Colton King, Woodwind Soprano Section
  • Nick Rodriguez, Brass Soprano Section
  • Aubrey McClendon, Alto Section
  • Sam Collins, Tenor Section
  • Kollin Peiffer, Drum Captain/Field Percussion
  • Hannah Harris, Front Ensemble