About
Since 1966, musical and marching excellence has been a tradition of the Winston Churchill High School Charger Band. The band’s performances have varied from pep rallies to adding dignity to the arrival and departure of British royalty. In 2005, the band was honored to march in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, CA.
The Churchill Charger Band’s current director, Brian Pollard, joined the faculty in 2009. On staff with Brian are assistant directors Tony Ruiz and Tim Maynard. Jennifer Leseth is the Colorguard Coordinator.
The Churchill Charger Band’s accomplishments in UIL competitions are so impressive that the band became known as the “Show Window of Winston Churchill High School.” The Charger Band participates and is honored at the Bands of America (BOA) Regional Championships each year. The band placed in the top ten at national BOA, held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1999. The band closed out the 2000 marching season by finished 3rd in the Texas 5A State Marching Contest. The 2001 season was highlighted with third place finishes at both San Antonio and Houston BOA Regionals.
Individual excellence is also a Churchill tradition. In its long history, the Charger Band counts numerous All-State musicians among its alumni. In 1989 alone, Churchill fostered five All-State, 10 All-Area, 48 All-Region and 72 All-District musicians.
Churchill band members have a tradition of receiving Division I ratings for Solo and Ensembles each year.