The Apache Band – Since 1947
For over 75 years, the Apache Band has entertained audiences in East Texas and around the world.
If you would enjoy performing great music in a non-competitive atmosphere where you can create life-long friendships, then the Apache Band program is for you!
Apache Band membership and scholarships are available to all students who qualify by audition. The band program as a whole performs at a large number of campus, athletic, and community events. As a member of one of our ensembles, you’ll participate in one of the most exciting and diverse organizations at TJC, taking advantage of musical and social opportunities unparalleled in any other college activity.
We hope you will consider adding your musical talents to one of the nation’s most exciting junior college band programs!
Ensembles & Performance Groups
There’s a place for everyone with our performance ensembles.
Marching Band
The Apache Marching Band is the most visible element of the band program at TJC. Its primary role is performing at football games, parades and exhibition performances at high schools and marching band contests.
Jazz Ensembles
From rags to swing, latin to rock, funk to fusion, the TJC Jazz Ensembles cover a wide variety of music for any occasion. Currently TJC offers two 18 piece jazz ensembles and a jazz combo.
Concert Bands
The Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band in the Music Department and is comprised of the most talented wind and percussion instrumentalists on campus.
Percussion Ensembles
The Apache Punch Drumline (consisting of the battery and front ensemble) is an integral part of the TJC Apache Marching Band.
Touch of Gold
TJC’s Touch of Gold twirling and auxiliary line is a part of the Apache Band. They are known for their exciting and eye catching half-time performances.
Who We Are
Adjunct Applied Lesson Faculty
- Tammy White, French Horn
Related Pages
Apache Band Information
Apache Band
Jeremy Strickland, Director
- Phone: 903-510-3168
- Email: jstr@tjc.edu
Music
Heather Mensch, Department Chair
- Phone: 903-510-2214
- Email: hmen2@tjc.edu
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