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The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band is nationally known for its precision military marching formations on the football gridiron and is the largest military marching band in the nation. This 400+ member, Corps of Cadets unit is the official marching band of Texas A&M University.

Performing at all home football games and several away games, this organization is one of the most traveled collegiate marching bands in the nation. The Aggie Band operates under strict military guidelines as an integral part of the Corps of Cadets. The Aggie Band was presented the Sudler Trophy from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2001 in recognition of the long tradition of excellence established by the organization.

The Aggie Band is directed by Dr. Timothy Rhea,  Dr. Russell Tipton, and Dr. Lance Sample

Membership

Membership in the Aggie Band is by audition with a director.

 

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Rehearsals

The Texas Aggie Band rehearses Monday through Friday, 7:00 – 8:30 AM. Indoor rehearsals are held in the John D. White '58 - Robert L. Walker '70 Music Activities Center and drill rehearsals take place on the Dunlap Drill Field located adjacent to the Music Activities Center. Aggie Band members receive one academic credit in Kinesiology for each semester of participation in the band.

Instruments

A limited number of university instruments are available for student use, however, students are encouraged to bring their own instruments.

Spring Semester Activities

In the spring semester, members of the band remain full members of the Corps of Cadets and the Aggie Band represents the university at various parades and campus military reviews. In addition to these activities, members of the Aggie Band may choose to participate in the Aggieland Dance Orchestra, the University Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Concert Band or the University Jazz Ensemble during the fall or spring semesters.

Corps of Cadets

Learn more about the Corps of Cadets here.

Or visit their website:  https://corps.tamu.edu/

 

 

 

Band Outfits

The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band is comprised of six units.  Incoming freshman are assigned to a unit by the Aggie Band. Learn more about the individual units below.

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Upcoming Events

Sep
2
Fri
5:00 pm Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Sep 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Singing Cadets will have an Open Rehearsal every Friday before each TAMU Football Home Game. Come join us at the MSC Flag room.
Sep
9
Fri
5:00 pm Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Sep 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Singing Cadets will have an Open Rehearsal every Friday before each TAMU Football Home Game. Come join us at the MSC Flag room.
Sep
16
Fri
5:00 pm Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Sep 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Singing Cadets will have an Open Rehearsal every Friday before each TAMU Football Home Game. Come join us at the MSC Flag room.
Sep
30
Fri
7:00 pm The Texas A&M University Wind Sy... @ Rudder Theatre
The Texas A&M University Wind Sy... @ Rudder Theatre
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm
The Texas A&M University Wind Symphony  with Dr. Tim Rhea, conductor, will perform at Rudder Theatre on the Texas A&M Campus. Tickets are $5.00 or free with a current TAMU Student ID Event will be[...]
Oct
2
Sun
3:00 pm The Texas A&M University Bands @ Rudder Auditorium
The Texas A&M University Bands @ Rudder Auditorium
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm
Please join the Texas A&M University Bands for an afternoon of music as our students perform both wind band classics and new compositions. The Concert Band — Lance Sample, conductor. The Symphonic Band — Russell[...]
Oct
14
Fri
7:00 pm The University Jazz Ensembles @ Rudder Theatre
The University Jazz Ensembles @ Rudder Theatre
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm
Join the Jazz 501, the Jazz 502, and their director Chris Hollar, as they perform classic and modern compositions for Jazz bands. Tickets are $5.00 online (http://boxoffice.tamu.edu) or at the door. Admission is free with[...]
Oct
15
Sat
7:00 pm Texas A&M University Orchestras ... @ Rudder Auditorium
Texas A&M University Orchestras ... @ Rudder Auditorium
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm
Come join the Philharmonic Orchestra,  the Symphony Orchestra, and their conductor Travis Almany, as they perform classic pieces for String Orchestra as well as the Full Symphony. Tickets are $5.00 and available online at http://boxoffice.tamu.edu[...]
Oct
16
Sun
3:00 pm Century Singers Fall Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Century Singers Fall Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm
The Century Singers is a 70 member concert choir of men and women and is the second oldest choral ensemble at the university. The group performs a diverse repertoire concentrating on classical choral literature, as[...]
5:00 pm Women’s Chorus Fall Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Women’s Chorus Fall Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm
Join us for our annual Fall Concert! Tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets are $10 for general admission. Admission is free for TAMU students with a current TAMU ID. You must show[...]
Oct
28
Fri
5:00 pm Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Singing Cadets Open Rehearsal @ MSC Flag Room
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Singing Cadets will have an Open Rehearsal every Friday before each TAMU Football Home Game. Come join us at the MSC Flag room.
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