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South Texas Regional 2024
September 21
South Texas Regional Championship
presented by Yamaha
September 21, 2024
McAllen Memorial Stadium
McAllen, TX
Event Overview
SHOW UPDATE
As of 5:50 p.m. CT: We are waiting for the last few storm cells to clear. We expect preliminary performances to now resume at 7:54 p.m. Our priority is for every enrolled band to have the opportunity to safely perform once and receive evaluation from the adjudicators. Thank you for everyone’s patience as we work to get these groups their performance opportunity.
A reminder that Finals has been cancelled. We will post further performance times updates as soon as available.
Performance Schedule
SHOW UPDATE:
We are waiting for the last few storm cells to clear in McAllen. Preliminary performances are expected to resume at 7:54 p.m. Further schedule udpates will be posted as soon as available. A reminder that Finals has been cancelled.
PRELIMS
7:24 a.m. – Ticket Office Opens
7:54 a.m. – Gates Open
8:24 a.m. – Los Fresnos H.S., TX
8:36 a.m. – Edinburg H.S., TX
8:48 a.m. – Simon Rivera Early College H.S., TX
9:00 a.m. – Medina Valley H.S., TX
9:12 a.m. – PSJA Early College H.S., TX
9:24 a.m. – Edinburg North H.S., TX
9:36 a.m. – BREAK
10:00 a.m. – McAllen H.S., TX
10:12 a.m. – McAllen Nikki Rowe H.S., TX
10:24 a.m. – Rio Grande City H.S., TX
10:36 a.m. – Sharyland H.S., TX
10:48 a.m. – Robert Vela H.S., TX
11:00 a.m. – United H.S., TX
11:12 a.m. – Economedes H.S., TX
11:24 a.m. – John B. Alexander H.S., TX
11:36 a.m. – Port Isabel H.S., TX
11:48 a.m. – BREAK
12:24 p.m. – Santa Rosa H.S., TX
12:36 p.m. – Sonia Sotomayor H.S., TX
12:48 p.m. – Valley View H.S., TX
1:00 p.m. – Trinity H.S., TX
1:12 p.m. – Pioneer H.S., TX
There is a heat-related show delay in the interest of safety and well-being of the student performers and all in attendance. Preliminary performance will resume as follows:
6:24 p.m. Del Rio H.S., TX
6:36 p.m. Hidalgo Early College H.S., TX
6:48 p.m. McAllen Memorial H.S., TX
7:00 p.m. Roma H.S., TX
7:12 p.m. In Exhibition University of Houston Cougar Marching Band
7:27 p.m. – Presentation of Awards
Event Day Schedule
7:12 AM Box Office Opens
7:42 AM STADIUM GATES OPEN
8:12 AM Preliminary Competition Begins
9:36 AM BREAK
10:00 AM Preliminary Competition Resumes
11:48 AM LUNCH
12:24 PM Preliminary Competition Resumes
2:12 PM Preliminary Competition Ends
EX. Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band
2:27 PM PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
All Competing Band Drum Majors
3:07 PM Finalist Directors Meeting
Stadium Cleared
Dinner Break
6:30 PM GATES OPEN
7:00 PM National Anthem
Special On-Field Welcome
7:15 PM Class Exhibition (If Needed)
7:30 PM First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 PM Finals Competition Ends
Class Exhibition (If Needed)
10:45 PM FINALE – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Ticket Details
Spectator Parking
• The spectator lot is north of the stadium at the corner of La Vista Ave and Bicentennial Blvd. Vehicles may access the lot from Bicentennial Blvd. See maps for further information.
• There is no charge for spectator parking.
Know Before You Go
More Event Details
Prelims Schedule and Band Info
8:12 AM - Gladys Porter Early College H.S., TX
Brownsville, Texas
DIRECTOR: Oscar Onofre
DRUM MAJORS: Jose Marquez and Miguel Medeles
REPERTOIRE: Ray of Light
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “The Wind and the Lion” by Jerry Goldsmith; “Wayfaring Stranger” by Christopher Nelson; and “We Overcame the Wind” from “the Drop of Water that Contained the Sea” by Chrispher Tin
8:24 AM - Los Fresnos H.S., TX
Los Fresnos, Texas
DIRECTOR: Andy Salois
DRUM MAJORS: Austin Vela, Eliseo Gamboa, and Judy Mire
REPERTOIRE: Iridescent Harmony
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Promise” by Thomas Bergersen; “Haywire” by Katahj Copley; “Serenity” by Ola Gjeilo; and “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel
8:36 AM - Edinburg H.S., TX
Edinburg, Texas
DIRECTOR: Jason Rogers
DRUM MAJORS: Lauren Soto, Citlali Alarcon, and Anthony Ramolete
REPERTOIRE: Once Upon a Time
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Little Fugue in G Minor” by J.S. Bach; “Slalom” by Carter Pann; and “Giants in the Sky” by Stephen Sondheim
8:48 AM - Simon Rivera Early College H.S., TX
Brownsville, Texas
DIRECTOR: Alex R. Torres
DRUM MAJORS: Jazlyn Longoria, Briana Ruvalcaba, and Aime Rubio
REPERTOIRE: Timber
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Southern Harmony” by David Grantham; “No Time for Emotion” by John Denver; “Shepherd’s Hey” by Percy Grainger; “Enchanted” by Taylor Swift; and “Timber” by Kesha and Pitbull
9:00 AM - Medina Valley H.S., TX
Castroville, Texas
DIRECTOR: Juan Carlos Rodriguez
DRUM MAJORS: Hameed Wilson, Rebekah Valero, Ashley Persyn, and David Onstott
REPERTOIRE: Wild!
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N Roses, “Pagan Dances” by James Barnes, “Animals” by Maroon 5, and “Asphalt Cocktail” by John Mackey
9:12 AM - PSJA Early College H.S., TX
San Juan, Texas
DIRECTOR: John Garza
DRUM MAJORS: Gustavo Porras, Isabella Duran, and Gracie Blanco
REPERTOIRE: The Black Widow
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Requiem in D Minor” and “Dies Irae” by Mozart, “Walking in the Air” by Liberia, “Latrodectus” by Lorne Balfe, and “The Poet and the Pendulum” by Night Wish
9:24 AM - Edinburg North H.S., TX
Edinburg, Texas
DIRECTOR: Marc Perea
DRUM MAJORS: Yulissa Rodriguez, Evan Zamora, and Valeria Nava
REPERTOIRE: Masquerade
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Gymnopédie” by Erik Satie; “Bayou Breakdown” by Karrick; “Do What You Wanna” by Rebirth Brass Band; and “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” traditional
10:00 AM - McAllen H.S., TX
McAllen, Texas
DIRECTOR: Noel De La Cruz
DRUM MAJORS: Derek Potter and Juan Pablo Martinez
REPERTOIRE: All Aboard!
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “The Magnificent Seven” by Elmer Bernstein, “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne, “Time to Say Goodbye” by Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli, “Back to The Future III End Credits” by Alan Silvestri
10:12 AM - McAllen Nikki Rowe H.S., TX
McAllen, Texas
DIRECTOR: Bruce Brooker-Key
DRUM MAJORS: Rylie McNemee and Alondra Ortiz
REPERTOIRE: Persephone
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Night on Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky; “Jupiter” by Gustav Holst; and “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky
10:24 AM - Rio Grande City H.S., TX
Rio Grande City, Texas
DIRECTOR: Eric Garza
DRUM MAJORS: Cristopher Hernandez, Anahi Molina, and Angela Castillo
REPERTOIRE: Among the Shimmering Light
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay; “Starry Starry Night” by Don McLean; “Aurora Awakes” by John Mackey; and “Run Free” by Two Steps From Hell
10:36 AM - Sharyland H.S., TX
10:48 AM - Robert Vela H.S., TX
Edinburg, Texas
DIRECTOR: Daniel Carrera
DRUM MAJORS: Valentina Cantu, Addison Maldonado^, and Henry Elizondo^
REPERTOIRE: Bizarre Bazaar
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Spices, Perfume and Toxins” by Avner Dorman; “Born This Way” by Fernando Garibay, Stefani Germanotta, Jeppe Laursen and Paul Blair; and “Any Other Name” by Thomas Newman
11:00 AM - United H.S., TX
Laredo, Texas
DIRECTOR: Samuel Hjort
DRUM MAJORS: Alex Acevedo, Abby Moreno, and Roman Olvera
REPERTOIRE: Glide
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Javelin” by Michael Torke; “Slalom” by Carter Pann; “Arrival of the Birds” by The Cinematic Orchestra; and “Soarin'” by Jerry Goldsmith
11:12 AM - Economedes H.S., TX
Edinburg, Texas
DIRECTOR: Tomas Pena, Jr.
DRUM MAJORS: Emily Coronado, Sara Quirino, and Nate Leal
REPERTOIRE: A Tour Through Cuba
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Cuban Overture” and “Cuban Overture Reprise” by George Gerswhin, “Havana” by Camila Cabello, and “Carnaval de Barrio” by Lin-Manuel Miranda
11:24 AM - John B. Alexander H.S., TX
Laredo, Texas
DIRECTOR: Joshua A. Martinez
DRUM MAJORS: Carolina Morales, Haylee Bryand, Karyme Garcia, and Mirthala De La Rosa
REPERTOIRE: Always
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry; “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper; “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli/Sarah Brightman; “Dance of the Jesters” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; “Running on Raindrops” by James Newton Howard; “Surprise Symphony” by Joseph Haydn; “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar; and “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” by Richard Wagner
11:36 AM - Port Isabel H.S., TX
Port Isabel, Texas
DIRECTOR: Alex Cavazos
DRUM MAJORS: Nicole Fleming and Adrian Jimenez Murat
REPERTOIRE: The Colosseum
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes, and Roland Orzabal; “La Peri” by Paul Dukas; “Pines of Rome” by Ottorino Respighi; “Now We Are Free” by Lisa Germaine Gerrard, Klaus Badelt, Hans Florian Zimmer, and Carl Nicholson; “The Red Machine” by Peter Graham
12:24 PM - Santa Rosa H.S., TX
Santa Rosa, Texas
DIRECTOR: Troy Laznovsky
DRUM MAJORS: Clarissa Panal, Jordan Costilla, and Marissa Mejorado
REPERTOIRE: Pressed for Time
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “White Rabbit” by Grace Slick; “Symphony No. 101 ‘The Clock'” by Joseph Haydn; “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper and Robert Hyman; and “March to the Scaffold” by Hector Berlioz
12:36 PM - Sonia Sotomayor H.S., TX
San Antonio, Texas
DIRECTOR: Joseph Espinoza
DRUM MAJORS: Aubrey Gaud, Sienna Gonzales, and Thomas Rushing
REPERTOIRE: Master of Puppets
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Enter Sandman,””Nothing Else Matters,” and “Master of Puppets” by Metallica; and “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Paul Dukas
12:48 PM - Valley View H.S., TX
Hidalgo, Texas
DIRECTOR: David Marinez
DRUM MAJORS: Ana Gudino, Juan Sanchez, and Bryanna Cecena
REPERTOIRE: Song Birds
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Flight of the Thunderbird” by Richard Saucedo; “Air Waltz” by Oliver Davis; “Bird Set Free” by Sia; and “Paradise” by Coldplay
1:00 PM - Trinity H.S., TX
Euless, Texas
DIRECTOR: Chris Kanicki
DRUM MAJORS: Kyle Moffatt, Keirsten Ridings, Bryson Rodenburg, and Helena Thomas
REPERTOIRE: A Color In A Crowd
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Alone in a Crowd” by Jeff Beal; “Coloratura” by Coldplay; “Colors” by Bert Appermont; “Air Waltz” by Oliver Davis; music from “Inside Out” by Michael Giacchino; “Celestial Night” by Richard Danielpour; and “True Colors” by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg
1:12 PM - Pioneer H.S., TX
1:24 PM - Del Rio H.S., TX
Del Rio, Texas
DIRECTOR: Aldo Morales
DRUM MAJORS: Kendall Carta and Angela Fuentez
REPERTOIRE: Impluso
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Bright Blue Music” by Michael Torke; “Blue Rondo à la Turk” by Dave Brubeck; “Symphony Eroica” by Ludwig Von Beethoven; “Time” by Hans Zimmer; “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong; “Symphony No. 3” by Vittorio Giannini; and “Electric Counterpoint” by Steve Reich
1:36 PM - Hidalgo Early College H.S., TX
Hidalgo, Texas
DIRECTOR: Jorge Lozano
DRUM MAJOR: Natalie Camarillo
REPERTOIRE: Reveries
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “Symphony No. 1” by Sergei Prokofiev; “Sandra’s Theme from Big Fish” by Daniel Elfman; “Somewhere in Time” by John Barry; and “Mahoney’s Debut from Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” by Alexandre Desplat and Aaron Zigman
1:48 PM - McAllen Memorial H.S., TX
McAllen, Texas
DIRECTOR: Angel L. Martinez, Jr.
DRUM MAJORS: Marcos Cuevas, Julian Garcia, and Isabella Hernandez
REPERTOIRE: RadioWaves
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “The Wasps: Overture” by Vaughan Williams; “Pyramid Song” by Radiohead; “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis” by Vaughan Williams; “Everything in Its Right Place” by Radiohead; “Jigsaw Falling Into Place” by Radiohead; “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi” by Radiohead; and “The Lost Lady Found” by Grainger
2:00 PM - Roma H.S., TX
Roma, Texas
DIRECTOR: John Mireles
DRUM MAJORS: Belsy Jannette Garcia, Yaritza Moreno, Abiel Barrera, and Jaylen J’Alicia
REPERTOIRE: Eclipse
MUSICAL SELECTIONS INCLUDE: “The New Moon in the Old Moon’s Arms” by Michael Kamen
2:12 PM - Ex. Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band
Adjudication Panel
