Monday, October 24, 2016

NINE MARCHING BANDS ADVANCE FROM REGION TO AREA CONTEST


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The Cypress Falls High School marching band was one of nine CFISD bands to qualify for the area competition at the UIL Region 27 Marching Contest on Oct. 22 at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.  (Photo courtesy Zachary Muddiman)
Nine CFISD marching bands advanced to the UIL Area Marching Band Contest after earning high marks at the UIL Region 27 Marching Band Contest on Oct. 22 at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. The competition was hosted by the Cypress Springs High School band programs.
The Class 6A varsity band programs compete in an alternating-year schedule for the opportunity to participate in the UIL State Marching Band Contest, set for Nov. 8-9 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
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A member of the Langham Creek High School color guard performs on the field at the UIL Region 27 Marching Contest. (Photo courtesy Zachary Muddiman)
The following CFISD bands advanced to the area contest:
  • Cy-Fair High School;
  • Cypress Creek High School;
  • Cypress Falls High School;
  • Cypress Ranch High School;
  • Cypress Ridge High School;
  • Cypress Springs High School;
  • Cypress Woods High School;
  • Jersey Village High School; and
  • Langham Creek High School.
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The Langham Creek High School drum major leads the Lobo band during its Region 27 Marching Contest performance on Oct. 22. The Langham Creek band qualified for the area competition next weekend. (Photo courtesy Zachary Muddiman)
CFISD will again host the UIL Area Marching Band Contest at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29. Bands from Katy, Spring Branch, Fort Bend, Clear Creek, Brazosport, Friendswood, Houston, Alief and Alvin school districts will participate in the largest area competition in the state in 2016.
Times and performance schedule will be available Wednesday, Oct. 26, after surrounding regions complete their regional rounds of competition. Performing band performance times will be posted on the CFISD and Berry Center websites on Wednesday morning.
General admission is $5 (cash only) for the area event next weekend, with children ages 12 and under admitted free. The CFISD Super Senior pass will also be accepted.
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The Cypress Ridge High School band and color guard performs at the UIL Region 27 Marching Contest at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. The Ram band qualified for the area competition. (Photo courtesy Zachary Muddiman)

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