Photo courtesy Dallas ISD
Fourteen Dallas ISD marching bands will be competing in the Battle of the Bands competition tomorrow.
The annual event will feature performances by Carter, Hillcrest, Hulcy, Lincoln, Holmes, Madison, North Dallas, Pinkston, Samuell, Seagovillw, Skyline, South Oak Cliff, Sunset, Townview, and Wilmer-Hutchins. The competition will take place at Kincaide Stadium at 8 a.m. and will feature a special performance by Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm. All proceeds benefit participating Dallas ISD marching band programs.
“Typically, we’re overshadowed by football season because Texas is a football state. Bands don’t typically see each other unless we’re playing each other at a football game,” said South Oak Cliff director of bands Le Manuel Williams Jr. “Some of these students formed friendships that span a lifetime. It’s a competition, but it gives the students more opportunities to bond.”
Highlighting both traditional “show” and corps marching styles, or the integration between both, bands will perform themed marching shows that represent various musical genres ranging from current R&B, hip-hop, and pop, to some of the classics.
Typically, surrounding districts and out-of-town bands are invited to perform. This year, the focus is on Dallas ISD bands.
