Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets

Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band

Known for its precision military marching formations on the football field, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band is the largest collegiate military marching band in the nation. This 300+ member Corps of Cadets unit is the official marching band of Texas A&M University. Performing at all home football games, several away games, parades and events, this organization is one of the most traveled collegiate marching bands in the nation.

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                                   MEMBERSHIP

 

All prospective members of the Aggie Band are required to have had both high school playing and marching band experience as well as pass an audition with a director, after receiving an admission offer from Texas A&M . Prospective cadets will be asked to play a prepared piece of music and demonstrate their sight-reading skills by sight-reading a march.

If you are interested in auditioning for the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, we will hear auditions each spring.

All percussion auditions will be heard at either Spend the Night with the Corps (information below) OR on February 28, 2026. 

Once we receive your information form, you will be contacted by one of the Aggie Band Directors who can answer any questions and set up your audition. Notification of acceptance will take place after the audition deadline. Membership in the Aggie Band requires full participation in all required activities of the Corps of Cadets in addition to those required by the Aggie Band. If you have questions, please email CPT. Tipton at [email protected]

Band members creating a T on the football field.

Rehearsals

The Texas Aggie Band rehearses Monday through Friday, 7:00 – 8:30 AM at the Music Activities Center. Aggie Band members receive one academic credit for each semester of participation in the band.

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Instruments

A limited number of university instruments are available for student use, however, students are encouraged to bring their own instruments.

A band in between the Alamo.

Spring Semester Activities

In the spring semester, members of the band remain full members of the Corps of Cadets and the Aggie Band represents the university at various parades and campus military reviews. In addition to these activities, members of the Aggie Band may choose to participate in the Aggieland Dance Orchestra, the University Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Concert Band or the University Jazz Ensemble during the fall or spring semesters.

DIRECTORS

Dr. Timothy Rhea

Director of Bands & Music Activities

Dr. Russell Tipton

Senior Associate Director of Bands

Dr. Lance L. Sample

Associate Director of Bands

Brandon Laird

Assistant Aggie Band Director