Shelbyville Dragon Band Advances to State

October 19, 2022 - On Saturday, October 15th The Shelbyville High School Band participated in the Region 21 UIL Marching Contest held in Longview, Texas. The Dragon Band went away from the contest with a 1st division rating from all three judges. This is the highest possible score at the contest. As a result, the band now qualifies for the UIL State Military Marching Band Competition, which will take place Tuesday, November 1st at Baylor University McLane Stadium. At this competition the Dragon Band will compete alongside other qualifying 2A military style marching bands from across the state of Texas in a direct ranking system.

The band is lead by John Kennon, Head Band Director; Marcia Castenada, Asst. Band Director; and John Derr, Asst. Band Director.