Band & Guard

Band Director: Rebecca Rodriguez
The Parkland High School Band strives for excellence in all endeavors. It is the mission of our program to inspire our students to become self-sustaining citizens of the community and promote healthy individual growth in the areas of intellect, emotion and the performing arts. Through musical, visual, social and academic skills, we encourage every Parkland Matador Band and Guard Member to pursue their future with strong work ethics, dedication, commitment and moral integrity.
2022-2023 Achievements
Marching Band
- Coronado T-Bird Marching Invitational Finalists and Outstanding Soloist Award 
- EPISD MarchFest-Sweepstakes Award and Outstanding Colorguard Award 
- UIL- Sweepstakes Award 
- SISD MarchFest Finalists 
- UIL AREA A 5A Classification- 2nd Place Finalist 
- New Mexico State Tournament of Bands- Finalist and Outstanding Drum Major Award 
TMEA
- Sierra Stewart- All Region/All Area Jazz Participant 
- Sierra Stewart and Lazarus Vicario- All Region Concert Participant 
- Sierra Stewart- All Area Concert Participant 
NMSU
14 Members of the New Mexico State’s 40th Southwest Honor Band International Festival
UIL Solo and Ensemble
- 33 Superior Division 1 Ratings and 16 Excellent Division 2 Ratings 
- 16 State Solo & Ensemble Advancers 
Winterguard
- Evaluation Day 3rd Place in Regional A 
- Advancement to Scholastic AA Class for the West Texas Colorguard Association Circuit 
Currently In Season
- UIL Concert Band 
- Jazz Band 
- Winterguard 

