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SATURDAY, OCT 3, 2026

PIEPER HIGH SCHOOL

Registration Is Now Open

Registration Deadline:  Sep 1, 2026, 12:00 CDT

Registration Is Now Closed

Registration Deadline:  Sep 1, 2026, 12:00 CDT

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Live Weather & Contest Updates

Keep this page bookmarked for real-time announcements. We are keeping a close eye on the weather, but as of now, everything is moving forward as scheduled. If anything changes, we’ll share updates right here, on our social media channels, and directly with band directors.

Weather Update:
Lightning in the Area

12:35 PM:  Per UIL guidelines, the competition is currently suspended for next 30 minutes.

Weather Update:
Heavy Rain

12:35 PM:  Per UIL guidelines, the competition is currently suspended for next 30 minutes.

Weather Update:
Extreme Heat

12:35 PM:  Per UIL guidelines, the competition is currently suspended for next 30 minutes.

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Contest Cancelled Due to Weather

12:35 PM:  Due to severe weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our performers, staff, and spectators, the Warrior Coliseum Invitational has been cancelled. We are deeply grateful to all the bands, directors, volunteers, and families for their hard work and preparation. Thank you for your continued support!

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Winston Churchill HS
6A
James Madison HS
6A
Ronald Reagan HS
6A
Sandra Day O'Connor HS
6A
Tom C. Clark HS
6A
Louis D. Brandeis HS
6A
Medina Valley HS
5A
Long Creek HS
5A
Samuel V. Champion HS
5A
Smithson Valley HS
5A
Fredericksburg HS
4A
Canyon Lake HS
4A
Burnet HS
4A
Creek View HS
4A
Poth HS
3A
Lytle HS
3A
Blanco HS
3A
Dilley HS
2A

2026 Participants

  • Warm - Up

    • Guided walk to warm up area 10 minutes before allotted time slot (band, battery, front ensemble, guard, props).

    • 30 minute warm-up time, used as needed.

    • 5 minute transition to performance gate.

    • "Gate Time" 10 minutes before performance window.

    Performance

    • 15 minutes total time (field setup, performance, off the field.

    • Adjudication to begin at direction of band director.

    • Adjudication concludes at obvious end of material.

    Retreat

    Drum majors and color guard captains will report to the performance gate for awards at the start of the final band performance of both preliminary and finals competitions.

  • Adjudication Panel

    • Music

      • Woodwinds​

      • Brass

      • Percussion

      • Ensemble

    • Visual​

      • Performance​

      • Ensemble

    • Overall Effect​

    • Color Guard

  • Class Trophies

    • Class trophies will be awarded by school classification.

    Caption Awards

    • Music Performance

    • Visual Performance

    • Overall Effect

    • Percussion

    • Color Guard

  • Advancement

    • Top 10 ensembles advance to finals.

    • Class winners will have the opportunity to perform in exhibition, if not scored into Top 10.

    • The 10 advancing ensembles will be re-sorted by score

      • Top 5 ensembles (1 - 5) will perform last in random draw.

      • Next 5 ensembles (6 - 10) will perform first in random draw.

    • Awards will be presented for 1st-10th places.

    • Caption Awards will be presented.

  • Meet & Greet

    During the prelims awards ceremony, directors will be able to meet with adjudication panel for an informal gathering where directors and ensemble staff will have the opportunity to receive further insight on their performance.​

    Adjudicator Commentary

    Adjudicator commentary will be available immediately after each ensemble's performance via the CompetitionSuite app.

CONTEST INFORMATION

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