F.A.Q.
July 21st, 2025
7:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Waco ISD Stadium
You do not need to purchase your own instrument to be a part of the band program. The school will provide your student with an instrument to use for rehearsals and performances. They can take the instrument home to practice as long as they turn in their band forms!
Our course cost is $75.00. We have an icon on the main webpage that says, "Course Cost Online". That is where you can go to make a payment!
Yes! You can still be a member of the Mighty Trojan Band even if you have not done band in middle school. Just make sure you sign up for the Sub Non-Varsity Class for any Wind Instrument or Percussion Class for any Percussion Instrument!
Yes, it is possible to be in more than one band class! You must talk with your counselor to see what you can and can't do!
Unless you are only in Mariachi, you are required to participate in Marching Band activities.
Make sure that you turn in all BAND FORMS (signed by student and parent) and the UIL PHYSICAL FORM (must be completed and signed by a Licensed Physician) to the band directors. Once both forms are turned in, all you have to do is attend the weekly Monday night marching rehearsals and keep up with your grades! You lose eligibility for Football Games and UIL competition if you have at least ONE FAILING CLASS on your report card! After those three items are met, you are eligible to go to the Football games, both Home and Away!
If weather permits, the Mighty Trojan band travels to all football games. Students will be provided dinner at every game!
Yes! Unless there is a family emergency, then speak to Mr. Hatten first before leaving.
Yes! You can be a part of other extracurricular activities as well as band. Get with either the band directors or coaches to figure out what your schedule will be like for practices and rehearsals.
Yes, you have to go to that gig!
For any Mariachi or Jazz events, please contact Mr. Archie Hatten IV. For any percussion ensemble, please contact Mr. David Gerada.
ALL UHS ENSEMBLES PERFORM FOR PUBLIC EVENTS, NOT PRIVATE!
For Region Auditions: they are required if you want to audition for Varsity Band. They are not required to be in Non-Varsity or Sub Non-Varsity.
For Solo & Ensemble: all members of the Varsity, Non-Varsity, Jazz, Steel Pan, and Mariachi are required to do Solo & Ensemble. Members of the Sub Non-Varsity Band are not required to participate, but they will still need to learn a solo for a final grade.
The best way to be involved is by joining the Trojan Band Boosters! There you will be a part of an organization of parents that help out at football games and competitions, as well as help set up events, fundraisers, and trips! Contact our Band Booster President at uhs.trojans.bandbooster@gmail.com for more information and follow our Band Booster Facebook page!
Yes you can still be a part of the Band Booster program! Contact our Band Booster President at uhs.trojans.bandbooster@gmail.com for more information and follow our Band Booster Facebook page!
Ideally yes! We would love to see lots of parents at the football games cheering for the band during our halftime performance. However we understand if there are work or family issues that come up. So parents do not have to go to every football game, just make sure that you are ready to pick up your child once the game is over. You can pick them up outside the UHS Performing Arts Center (Auditorium) once the band has been officially dismissed by the Head Band Director.
You can either donate through the, "Course Cost Icon" on the main webpage, or you can write out a check to "University High School - Band" and drop it off at the front desk!
Question not answered?
E-MAIL A DIRECTOR TODAY!
Archie Hatten IV, Director of Bands - archie.hatten@wacoisd.org
Jason Perez, Assistant Director of Bands - jason.perez@wacoisd.org
Alexis Piña, Assistant Director of Bands - alexis.pina@wacoisd.org