Devine Warhorse Band Celebrates a Successful 2026 Marching Season advanced to Area finals!

By Bert Sanchez
Director of Bands, Devine ISD
The Devine Warhorse Band has officially concluded its competitive marching season for the 2026–2027 school year, and what a successful season it has been!
Throughout the season, the band earned two first-place awards, one second-place award, and a Grand Champion title. To cap off an outstanding season, the Warhorse Band advanced to the finals of the UIL Area E Marching Band Contest in Alice, Texas, this past Saturday, finishing in 7th place—just two spots shy of advancing to the UIL State Marching Contest!
This accomplishment is especially significant, as we have been told that it has been approximately 30 years since the Warhorse Band last competed in a UIL Area Finals competition. If confirmed, this …LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!