The Texas Tech band page has been added for the enjoyment of all Texas Tech fans, students, and alumni who wish to add Texas Tech music to thier page.
The Goin' Band From Raiderland is the 450-member marching band of Texas Tech University and is under the direction of Mr. Christopher Anderson. Located in Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech University has an enrollment of 29,000 students. Band membership is open to all students regardless of major and a minimum amount of rehearsal time is used in preparing four different shows per season. A mixture of "traditional" and "corps" style techniques are used in these performances. The Goin' Band was the recipient of the 1999 Sudler Trophy given for consistent excellence in collegiate marching bands.
Texas Tech - 1999 Sudler Trophy Winners
"The purpose of the Sudler Trophy is to identify and recognize collegiate marching bands of particular excellence who have made outstanding contributions to the American way of life. The Sudler Trophy is awarded annually to a college or university marching band which has demonstrated the highest musical standards and innovative marching routines and ideas, and which has made important contributions to the advancement of the performance standards of college marching bands over a period of years."
ummm...i was wondering, is it hard to get into the Tx Tech band?...i'm a senior right now and i'm checking a lot of colleges and stuff...Tx Tech is first on my list
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Songs of love we'll sing to thee,
Bear our banners far and wide.
Ever to be our pride,
Fearless champions ever be.
Stand on heights of victory.
Strive for honor evermore.
Long live the Matadors!
