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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 '70 - Robert L. Walker '58 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
30
Sat
all-day FTAB @ AT&T Stadium, Arlington, ...
FTAB @ AT&T Stadium, Arlington, ...
Sep 30 all-day
Join us at half-time for the performance of a lifetime! Forming at AT&T Stadium…the nationally famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band! Depending on game time–if it is an evening game: The Corps will have a march-in[...]
Oct
1
Sun
3:00 pm University Orchestras Concert @ Rudder Auditorium
University Orchestras Concert @ Rudder Auditorium
Oct 1 @ 3:00 pm
Come join the Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, and their conductor Dr. James Van Zandt, as they perform classic pieces for String Orchestras. Tickets are $5.00 and available online at http://boxoffice.tamu.edu or at the door[...]
Oct
7
Sat
all-day FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
Oct 7 all-day
Join us at half-time for the performance of a lifetime! Forming on the North endzone of Kyle Field…the nationally famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band!
Oct
28
Sat
all-day FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
Oct 28 all-day
Join us at half-time for the performance of a lifetime! Forming on the North endzone of Kyle Field…the nationally famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band!
Nov
11
Sat
all-day FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
Nov 11 all-day
Join us at half-time for the performance of a lifetime! Forming on the North endzone of Kyle Field…the nationally famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band!
Nov
12
Sun
1:00 pm University Jazz Ensembles Concert @ Rudder Theatre
University Jazz Ensembles Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Nov 12 @ 1:00 pm
Join the Jazz 501, the Jazz 502, and their director Mr. 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[...]
Nov
17
Fri
7:00 pm The University Wind Symphony Con... @ Rudder Theatre
The University Wind Symphony Con... @ Rudder Theatre
Nov 17 @ 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[...]
Nov
18
Sat
all-day FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
FTAB @ Kyle Field (Football vs. ...
Nov 18 all-day
Join us at half-time for the performance of a lifetime! Forming on the North endzone of Kyle Field…the nationally famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band!
Nov
19
Sun
3:00 pm University Bands Concert @ Rudder Theatre
University Bands Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Nov 19 @ 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 — Dr. Lance Sample, conductor. The Symphonic Band —[...]
Dec
3
Sun
5:30 pm University Orchestras Concert @ Rudder Theatre
University Orchestras Concert @ Rudder Theatre
Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm
Come join the Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, and their conductor Dr. James Van Zandt, as they perform classic pieces for String Orchestras. Tickets are $5.00 and available online at http://boxoffice.tamu.edu or at the door[...]
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