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.
- Open to all TCU students.
- Features nearly 300 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. (Please note:
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this time, this scholarship only applies to enrolled TCU students and is not available for students enrolled in extended education programs) - 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.
2026-2027 Season News
First off, we expect that again this will be the largest band in TCU program history! In addition, we are switching to a multi-show model which will provide a ton more variety throughout the season. From a travel standpoint, we will be traveling as a full band to the Baylor game and performing an exhibition at BOA San Antonio, one of the best high school band contests in the nation. We have also upgraded our football stadium with LED lights, allowing for an even more exciting game day environment and the use of color-changing effects during pre-game and halftime. I also expect our football program will continue to be highly competitive in the Big 12 Conference, leading to us traveling for the post season to a quality bowl game and/or the College Football Playoff.
Program Information
Non-TCU students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area may participate in the Horned Frog Marching Band through TCU's Extended Education Program. For more information, contact Sharie Owens at s.owens@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7640.
All eligible TCU marching band members receive a $4,000 scholarship distributed in three payments throughout the fall semester. To receive your scholarship via direct deposit, follow these steps:
- Log in to my.tcu.edu
- Navigate to Student Financial Services
- Select 'Direct Deposit Setup'
- Enter your banking information
- Submit and allow 5-7 business days for processing
International students should contact Mrs. Owens for alternative payment arrangements. (s.owens@tcu.edu)
Each location is linked to our online campus map for directions:
We have a media team as a part of the band program who assist with creating social media content, taking photos, and posting audio/video from performances. Any members interested in joining the media team for the 2026-2027 school year must also be a part of the marching band. (i.e. you must audition and perform with the ensemble - returning media team members excluded) Ideally, we would love a diverse group of students participating in a number of different ensembles (i.e. HFB, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Basketball Band, etc.) If you are interested in being a part of the media team this year, please complete the information form and Dr. Dickey will be in touch about the application process.
Requirements & Fees
For participation in the 2026-2027 Horned Frog Band, all TCU students must be enrolled in one of the following sections:
Course Numbers:
- Brass: MUSI 10110-074 (70355)
- Woodwinds: MUSI 10110-75 (70357)
- Color Guard: MUSI 10110-076 (70359)
- Drum Line: MUSI 10110-077 (70360)
- Graduate Brass: MUSI 60110-074 (70356)
- Graduate Woodwinds: MUSI 60110-075 (70358)
All members must bring the following to every rehearsal:
- Instrument (in good working condition)
- Lyre and phone (for Beam and UDB)
- Water jug (1 gallon recommended)
This year, all members of the TCU Horned Frog Band are required to audition in order to participate in the ensemble.
All members pay a $275 annual fee that covers uniform cleaning and maintenance, travel expenses for away games, and social activities throughout the season. This fee is due at the beginning of Band Camp.
All members are responsible for university-owned instruments and equipment checked out during registration. Members will be held financially liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment. Report any issues to the band office immediately.
A $100 nonrefundable fee is charged per season for members using university-owned instruments including sousaphones, marching baritones, marching percussion, and color guard equipment. This fee covers maintenance and replacement costs. Any students who are NOT using a school owned instrument will have this fee removed in August.
To be an active member of the band and eligible for travel, members must:
- Be registered for the appropriate marching band course
- Complete all pre-registration paperwork
- Submit required travel forms by posted deadlines
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
- Attend all required rehearsals prior to the trip
The primary source of communication will be the Band App, and it is expected that all students be in the app to receive information in a timely manner. If you have not already done so, please join the 2026-2027 HFB audition band app and/or QR code. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST JOIN THE BAND APP TO STAY INFORMED - future information prior to camp will not be sent via email.
This season, we will be shifting to a multi-show model for our home games, featuring the following throughout the football season.
- Show 1: "Lights Out" (featuring our new LED Stadium Lights)
- Show 2: "Halloween" (This will also serve as our exhibition show for BOA San Antonio)
- Show 3: "America 250"
2026-2027 Auditions
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