Patriot Marching Band
The VMHS Patriot Marching Band debuted in 1994. Since then, the marching band has enjoyed a successful and exciting existence performing in the Rio Grande Valley and across the state of Texas. The Patriot Band now consists of over 100 musicians and guard members from grades 9 - 12.
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Concert Ensembles
Guillermo De La Cruz, Honor Band Director
Gabriel Molina, Symphonic Band Director
Veterans Memorial High School has two performing Concert Bands, the Honor Band and Symphonic Band. Both bands participate in the UIL Concert & Sight-reading Contest. All musicians also perform a solo and in a chamber ensemble during the spring semester. Musicians in both bands also compete in the TMEA All-State audition process. (Symphonic Band Remind - @vmhssympho)
Gabriel Molina, Symphonic Band Director
Veterans Memorial High School has two performing Concert Bands, the Honor Band and Symphonic Band. Both bands participate in the UIL Concert & Sight-reading Contest. All musicians also perform a solo and in a chamber ensemble during the spring semester. Musicians in both bands also compete in the TMEA All-State audition process. (Symphonic Band Remind - @vmhssympho)
Drumline & Concert Percussion
Issac Vasquez, Director
The VMHS Drumline and Concert Percussion Ensemble consists of percussion freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior members of the VMHS Band Program and performs at various school events throughout the year. The VMHS Concert Percussion Ensemble rehearses and competes in TECA Scholastic Concert A division. In 2017, they earned the title of State Champion in their division.
The VMHS Drumline and Concert Percussion Ensemble consists of percussion freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior members of the VMHS Band Program and performs at various school events throughout the year. The VMHS Concert Percussion Ensemble rehearses and competes in TECA Scholastic Concert A division. In 2017, they earned the title of State Champion in their division.
Colorguard & Winterguard
Color Guard, known nationwide as the “sport of the arts”, is one of the fastest growing activities in today’s high schools. It is a high energy sport that advances students into a new area of performing and visual arts, including dance, gymnastics, theater, acrobatics, equipment manipulation (including flags, rifles, sabers and other props), and visual color. A variety of dance idioms are incorporated, including ballet, jazz, and modern styles. The Veterans Memorial High School Color Guard is comprised of VMHS students, 9th-12th grade. Any student enrolled is eligible to join! In the fall, the VMHS Color Guard participates with the Patriot Marching Band in football games and competitive performances around the state. In the winter, the color guard performs visual shows set to music in an indoor setting, and travels as a group to compete with other color guards. (@vmwinguard on Remind)
VMHS Jazz Band
Gabriel Molina, Director
The VMHS Jazz Band began in 2016 and is an ensemble of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior members of the VMHS Music Programs (Band, Choir, Mariachi). The ensemble meets during 9th period Jazz Band class and Mondays and Fridays during the year, and studies a variety of jazz-related genres of music. Musicians in the Jazz Band also compete in the TMEA All-State Jazz audition process. Throughout the year, the jazz ensemble will travel to perform at a variety of jazz contests and festivals statewide. Additionally, the jazz ensemble will be invited to perform at a variety of campus, district, and community functions. (@vmhsjazz on Remind)
The VMHS Jazz Band began in 2016 and is an ensemble of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior members of the VMHS Music Programs (Band, Choir, Mariachi). The ensemble meets during 9th period Jazz Band class and Mondays and Fridays during the year, and studies a variety of jazz-related genres of music. Musicians in the Jazz Band also compete in the TMEA All-State Jazz audition process. Throughout the year, the jazz ensemble will travel to perform at a variety of jazz contests and festivals statewide. Additionally, the jazz ensemble will be invited to perform at a variety of campus, district, and community functions. (@vmhsjazz on Remind)
Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir
Isai Reyes, Director
The VMHS Flute Choir and VMHS Clarinet Choir are ensembles comprised of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior members of the VMHS Band Program. The ensembles meets various times throughout the week and performs various flute and clarinet choir repertoire. In the spring, both choirs compete at UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and presents various public and community performances. (Clarinet Choir Remind @clarion4)
The VMHS Flute Choir and VMHS Clarinet Choir are ensembles comprised of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior members of the VMHS Band Program. The ensembles meets various times throughout the week and performs various flute and clarinet choir repertoire. In the spring, both choirs compete at UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and presents various public and community performances. (Clarinet Choir Remind @clarion4)