Summit Jaguar Marching Band
A Tradition of Excellence
A Tradition of Excellence
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The Summit Jaguar Marching Band has a tradition of excellence. Under the direction of Chris Kanicki, the band's 2016 marching show 'Escape from Plato's Cave' was a top 4 finalist at all marching competitions. The band's Wind Symphony is the first in the school district and the only north Texas band to receive an invitation to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December of 2018. Individually, the Summit Band sent the most students in the Region to the Texas All-State Band.
Summit High School, which opened in 2002, is located in Mansfield ISD, just south of Dallas/Fort Worth. The district is growing fast with a diverse population of 33,809 students. Our high school has more than 2,000 students grades 9-12; 51% are economically disadvantaged classifying Summit as a high-achieving Title I school. Student population is diverse: 39% African-American, 25% Latino, 25% White, 7% Asian, and 4% other. |
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With 210 students in band, we offer 3 band classes based on ability that meet for 90 minutes each day. We also offer marching band, musical orchestra, jazz band, percussion ensembles, and colorguard as after school activities.
Our students begin band in 6th grade at Cross Timbers Intermediate School. We work closely with the intermediate and Howard Middle School directors to coordinate a vertically-aligned curriculum. This has resulted in an enrollment of more than 600 kids in the band program in grades 6-12. Our goal is to have a well-rounded curriculum that utilizes music to develop life-long learners by teaching work ethic, teamwork and artistic appreciation.
In spite of the obstacles inherent in a Title I school and due to vigorous support from our district, the Summit Band has earned many distinctions including consecutive University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes Awards with Varsity, Non-Varsity, and Sub-Non Varsity Concert Bands since 2006 as well as consistently high representation in our All-Region/Area/State contest process.
The following are the numbers for 2016:
32 students made All-Region Band in 2016
10 students made All-Region Orchestra in 2016 (most in the Region)
20 students made All-Area Band in 2016
5 students made All-State Band in 2016 (most in the Region)
100% participation in Solo & Ensemble contest with 90% of our students earning Division I ratings
Best in Class at South Coast Music Festival in 2016, with Division I ratings in 2016 and 2014 with both Varsity and Non-Varsity Bands
Mark of Excellence Commended Winner 2016
Top 4 finalist at all marching contests in 2016
Advanced to Area B Marching Contest in 2015, 2013, 2011
1st Place at the Mansfield Preview of Champions marching competition with caption awards for best music, best marching and best soloist
The band was also well received at the other contests during the 2016 marching season:
3rd place at Midlothian
4th place at Carrollton
3rd place at the Wylie Marching Invitational
*The colorguard, under the direction of Nicole Neugent, took first place in both prelims and finals at the Wylie Marching Invitational
Our students begin band in 6th grade at Cross Timbers Intermediate School. We work closely with the intermediate and Howard Middle School directors to coordinate a vertically-aligned curriculum. This has resulted in an enrollment of more than 600 kids in the band program in grades 6-12. Our goal is to have a well-rounded curriculum that utilizes music to develop life-long learners by teaching work ethic, teamwork and artistic appreciation.
In spite of the obstacles inherent in a Title I school and due to vigorous support from our district, the Summit Band has earned many distinctions including consecutive University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes Awards with Varsity, Non-Varsity, and Sub-Non Varsity Concert Bands since 2006 as well as consistently high representation in our All-Region/Area/State contest process.
The following are the numbers for 2016:
32 students made All-Region Band in 2016
10 students made All-Region Orchestra in 2016 (most in the Region)
20 students made All-Area Band in 2016
5 students made All-State Band in 2016 (most in the Region)
100% participation in Solo & Ensemble contest with 90% of our students earning Division I ratings
Best in Class at South Coast Music Festival in 2016, with Division I ratings in 2016 and 2014 with both Varsity and Non-Varsity Bands
Mark of Excellence Commended Winner 2016
Top 4 finalist at all marching contests in 2016
Advanced to Area B Marching Contest in 2015, 2013, 2011
1st Place at the Mansfield Preview of Champions marching competition with caption awards for best music, best marching and best soloist
The band was also well received at the other contests during the 2016 marching season:
3rd place at Midlothian
4th place at Carrollton
3rd place at the Wylie Marching Invitational
*The colorguard, under the direction of Nicole Neugent, took first place in both prelims and finals at the Wylie Marching Invitational
