Plano East Band
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| Directors | |
|---|---|
| Director of Bands | Evelio Villarreal |
| Associate Director(s) of Bands | Lee Redfearn III & John Brennan |
| Information | |
| School District | Plano Independent School District |
| Grades | 11-12 |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Bands | Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, Concert and Varsity |
| Motto | "A Tradition of Excellence" |
| Homepage | Official Website |
The Plano East Band consists of four concert bands (The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band & Varsity Band), The Marching Panthers marching band, and a jazz ensemble.
The Bands are directed by Evelio Villarreal, Director of Bands, John Brennan, Associate Director of Bands, and Lee Redfearn III, Associate Director of Bands. Under the guidance of the directors, the band is one of the most decorated bands in Texas.
Awards and honors
In addition to thirty four consecutive University Interscholastic League “Sweepstakes Awards” for Superior Ratings in marching,[1] concert and sight reading competitions, the Plano East Bands have won top honors at nationally adjudicated festivals in St. Louis, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Winter Park and Breckenridge, Colorado. The Plano East Band has represented the State of Texas at the Four States Bandmasters Association Convention and was an invited participant in the 1984 Republican National Convention. The Plano East Wind Ensemble was selected as a featured performing group at the Mid West International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 2001. The Plano East “Marching Panthers” have garnered local, regional and state awards in marching band competitions which have culminated in being selected to compete at the Texas State Marching Band Championships in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2012.
In 2000, the Plano East Band Program was awarded the Dale C. Harris Exemplary Band Program Award by the American School Band Directors Association. This award is given to one high school band program annually in the United States.
The 2006 Plano East Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform a feature concert at the Percussive Arts Society Convention to be held during the month of November in Austin. Only three high school percussion ensembles in the country received this honor.
The 2006 and 2008 Plano East Wind Ensembles advanced as an honor band representative from TMEA Region 24 to the area level. Only two bands were selected to advance from a very competitive field of very fine bands. In 2007, the Plano East Wind Ensemble was named as the runner up to the state honor band title.[2]
Through the efforts of students and directors, the Plano East Bands have firmly established a “Tradition of Excellence”.
In 2012, the Plano East Band was awarded the Sudler Shield, an international award recognizing high school and youth marching bands of world class excellence.[3]
Past Marching Shows
2000 - Gloriosa
2001 - Prophecy of the Earth
2002 - Celebration Overture
2006- Celestial Light
2007- Far Side of the World
2008- Symbols
2009- Luminaries
2010- Pursuit
2011- Currents
2012- The Bells
2013- Push
2014- Uprising
2015- Spectrum
2016- The Steampunk Heart
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