About Us

The Lubbock High School Westerner Marching Band has a tradition of excellence. Under the direction of Melanie Settle, the band's 2018 marching show 'Valkyrie' received straight superior ratings at the UIL Region 16 contest.

The Westerner Band is the first in Lubbock ISD to attend the UIL State Marching Contest in over 33 years, and the first in Lubbock ISD to qualify for UIL State Marching Contest under the current advancement process of Region/Area/State.

With 210 students in band, we offer 3 band classes based on ability that meet for 50 minutes each day. We also offer marching band, full orchestra, jazz band, percussion ensembles and colorguard as after school activities.

Our students begin band in sixth grade at Cavazos Middle School and Hutchinson Middle School. We work closely with the middle school directors to coordinate a vertically-aligned curriculum. This has resulted in an enrollment of more than 400 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 Lubbock High Westerner Band has earned many distinctions including consistent University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes Awards with Varsity, Non-Varsity, and Sub-Non Varsity Concert Bands as well as consistently high representation in our All-Region/Area/State contest process.