Westlake High School Band Fact Sheet
1989 -1990
79 students in Band (6% of student body)
2000 - 2001
223 students in Band (10% of student body)
75 in Orchestra
28 in Jazz band
30 in Applied Music
15 in Music Theory
260 students in Band at HCMS
275 students in Band at WRM
Largest single student activity at WHS – Everyone has a place
Largest single student activity contributor to school activity fee· 1998 - $25,375
· 1999 - $25,875
· 2000 - $28,250
Year round activity – first to perform and last to perform every year· Freshman Camp – Last week of May
· Percussion Camp – Middle of July
· Marching Band Camp - Two weeks before start of school in August
One of the most outstanding bands in Texas
1998 Sudler Flag of Honor – Only 35 bands have received this award over the last 17 years1974(2A), 1977(3A), 1981(4A) State Championship Concert Band
1999 – 2000 Top 5 Finalist in Bands of America, among 30 regional marching bands
29 out of 30 years Sweepstakes Award (Highest award)
In top 5% of all bands in Texas by number of students in band
Life skills learned in band
Students learn how to listen
Musical education – a lifelong skill
Competitive in every aspect of the program
Significant contribution to school spirit
Research has shown a link to academic achievement