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