Tucson High Bands

04/28/2026

🎓 Sarah McQuitty

Senior Spotlight 💫

HOW HAS BAND AFFECTED YOUR LIFE?
It has given me great friends. I've been able to learn to push myself even when things are hard.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM BAND?
Going on to the Illinois State University field during my junior year to perform for state finals.

HAVE YOU DONE ANY OUTSIDE PROGRAMS?
I participated in dance and animal club as well as volunteering at the local Kitten Lounge!

WHAT MADE YOU START BAND?
I always had music in my life and wanted to pursue the thing that gave me a place to go when school was hard.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN?
Have fun because it will fly by so fast and you want to make the most of it.

PLANS FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
Majoring in Criminology at Mississippi State University

FAVORITE SONG PLAYED
Asphalt Cocktail

CONTINUE MUSIC IN LIFE?
Yes!

04/28/2026

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE. ⏰ The last chance for you to witness aloud exceptional 2025-26 Concert bands perform amazing art pieces of music.

| Tucson High Auditorium - May 8th, 6:30PM

04/27/2026

🎓 Anahi Reyes

Senior Spotlight 🌟

What are your plans after graduation?
“I’m going to Pima Community College for radiology.”

How has band impacted you?
“It helped me find a passion I didn’t know I had.”

What have you participated in?
“Color guard and violin.”

Favorite band memory?
“Band Day.”

Advice for underclassmen?
“Don’t skip rehearsal—you’ll regret it.”

Will you continue music?
“No, but it’ll always be part of my life.”

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04/23/2026

BE APART OF PASSION AND PULSE OF TUCSON HIGH. JOIN THE 2026-27 MARCHING 100! 💯

Registration is now open at the link in the comments or the QR Code. This is a truly unique experience that we encourage all to try out.

Learn discipline, teamwork, and general practice skills that transfer to all aspects of life.

JOIN NOW!!!!

04/07/2026

This was so awesome!

04/02/2026

A week from today (April 9th), we will be hosting our first Soundscapes concert in Tucson High's Almquist Theater.

The event will feature our percussion ensemble and various solos, duets, quartets, and other sized ensembles.

Event starts at 6:30 PM on April 9th

03/31/2026

Join us our 2026 colorguard Boot Camp, where current and incoming Tucson High can learn the basics of a flag tosses and spins. This is an extremely fun experience that we recommend for all.
Join us on April 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM outside of Tucson High's band room.

03/15/2026

Join the Tucson High winter guard teams at our annual friends and family night! This year we've added a spaghetti dinner right before the
event paired with a bake sale !!!

•Spaghetti Dinner costs $10 and can be purchased at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy0ZZ-jDQjFqL55Ie9GQee0Sqf4KdGsrbl-NxnrQJWr8lMww/viewform?usp=send_form

Both of our award winning Winterguard teams will perform their all-star shows at the end of the night with duet performances from our members preceeding.

This is the last performance before championships in Phoenix, and year after year is best one to experience!

Will you show up?

02/27/2026

01/05/2026

Join Tucson High’s premier jazz ensemble as we play at Tucson Jazz Festival’s Downtown Jazz Fiesta.

The fiesta is held at Corbett’s on 340 N. 6th Ave.

Tucson High’s jazz ensemble is playing at 11 AM to kickoff the event. In addition to nine other acts including the world famous TJI Ellington Big Band (performing at 11:30 AM with some of our students playing with them).

Later, the fiesta headliner ChaWa will being performing at 2:30 PM

It is our pleasure to play for you. Thank you, Khris Dodge and Tucson Jazz Festival for providing us with this opportunity.