Schools from across the area to compete
(Seguin) – Texas high school bands from across the region will get a jump start on their contest season during this weekend’s Seguin Marching Festival. A total of 10 teams will be traveling to Seguin this Saturday for the annual contest and showcase at Matador Stadium.
Band Director Marc Telles says Seguin is thrilled to host the popular contest again. He says the bands represent quality schools and communities throughout the area.
“This is year seven for the Seguin Marching Festival not including the COVID year, but this is our 7th festival that we have had here in Seguin. It’s been a tremendous opportunity for bands in the area to come together here in the city of Seguin and perform here at Matador Stadium. We always have a world class set for judges that evaluate all the bands and provide high quality feedback for the bands and for the students so that they are able to continue growth through their marching season in hopes to perform well for their UIL and all the evaluations they have after our festival. Typically, our festival is one of the first contests that schools will go to during their season. So, it’s a great first benchmark for them,” said Telles.
Telles says each year, the all-day marching festival brings in several thousands of people to Seguin.
He says whether it’s welcoming these guests on the street or cheering on the students in the stands, he hopes that Seguin comes out to show its support.
“We want as many people to come to the event as possible. Our performers thrive off audience reaction. That is the whole point of what we do is to create a connection with our audience and the more people attend, the more fans that we have supporting our teams not just for the Matador Band but for everybody that attends. So, we want our fans to join us and to help us hype up all of the student performers throughout the day,” said Telles.
The participating bands include Flatonia; La Vernia, Gonzales, Floresville, Cedar Creek, Smithson Valley, Shiner, Roosevelt, Canyon, Del Valle and Wagner High Schools.
Prelims begin at 1:15 p.m. and run through 4:30 p.m. Awards plus the announcement of finalists will be at 4:45 p.m.
Following the finales, the hosting band, the Seguin Matadors, will help wrap up the festival by performing at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Kids 5 and under are free. Both cash and card will be accepted at the gate.