UIL Marching Contest
Area A · 5A
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Astound Stadium · Midland, TX
Here is the full performance schedule for the UIL Area A Marching Contest (5A), held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Astound Stadium in Midland, Texas. Find your band's performance time, the judging panel, and the finals schedule below.
Contest Host
Steven Dojahn
Event Chairman
Mike Watts, Permian High School Band (Ret.)
Bands Performing
23
First Performance
10:00 AM
Finals Begin
8:00 PM
Judges
Marching Panel
David Brandon
Aaron Brown
Todd Clearwater
Chris Rapacki
Jed Weeks
Performance Schedule
Times are approximate and may shift on contest day.
Good luck to every band performing at Area A! Tarpley Music is proud to support band programs across West Texas. Visit us online or in-store for instruments, accessories, repairs, and rentals.