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Horned Frog Marching Band

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Horned Frog Marching Band

The TCU Horned Frog Marching Band is one of the university’s most prestigious and visible organizations, attracting students from nearly every field of study. With TCU’s membership in the Big 12 Conference, the band performs for crowds of nearly 200,000 fans in an electrifying football atmosphere throughout the fall.

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  • Open to all TCU students.
  • Features nearly 200 members with diverse talents and musical interests.
  • Provides enriching experiences that enhance careers and vocations in music.
  • Offers a $4,000 scholarship for participation during the fall semester.
  • Includes an additional stipend for members.
  • Performs at all home football games, select away games, marching festivals, pep rallies, bowl games and Fort Worth Stock Show Parade.

While Marching Band is a fall semester course, members are encouraged to participate in one of three spring concert ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, or University Concert Band. Both the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band also rehearse in the fall, offering even more opportunities for musical growth.

For more information, contact:

Drew (Christopher) Dickey
Director of Athletic Bands & Assistant Director of Bands
817-257-1423
drew.dickey@tcu.edu
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2026-2027 Auditions

Winds, percussion and color guard information coming soon.

Twirler Auditions

University Bands at TCU

Open to both majors and non-majors, our ensembles provide a wide range of performance opportunities, allowing musicians to grow and excel.

Performance Calendar

View the complete performance calendar for the academic year.