percussion
Taft Band is proud to have a highly competitive percussion section that has won recognitions and awards in various band and percussion specific contests. They include,
1st Place with Best Snare Line and Best Bass Line - Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest 2023
1st Place and Best Snare Line - Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest 2022
3rd Place and Best Bass Line - South Texas Drumline Classic 2021
2nd Place SS2 and Best Bassline - South Texas Drumline Classic 2019
3rd Place Small Ensemble - Central Texas Percussion Festival 2018
3rd Place and Best Snare Line - South Texas Drumline Classic 2017
1st Place in Class and Best Snareline - Thunder in the Hills Drumline Contest 2017
All Percussionists:
Fill Out the Taft Band Registration Form HERE
We will be having auditions for the 2025-2026 marching percussion sections. Training camps are all located at the Taft HS band hall from 5-6:30 PM. Dates are as follows:
January 28
February 4
February 1, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 18, 25
April 7 (Auditions)
April 22, 29
May 6
Attend the New Member Info Meeting Q&A on Saturday, April 5 at 2:30 PM in the Taft Band Hall
All percussionists are required to have their own sticks, mallets, practice pads, etc.
To get the full list of required supplies CLICK HERE
Contact Percussion Director of Bands for any questions.
Mr. Jeremy Chapman - Jeremy.Chapman@nisd.net
Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band 2020
The Gem Bay
Brandeis South Texas Classic 2019 "Carmen"
MAG 7 2020
Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band 2019
Conga
Boom Bap 2019
Shadows of Night and Day 2020
