Video: Gilmer HS Marching Performance 2026

The Gilmer High School Buckeye Marching Band performed at Pirate Stadium in Longview during two recent events:

1. Shiver Me Timbers Marching Classic (Oct. 10, 2026)

Finals Placement: Gilmer placed 5th overall in the finals competition.

2. UIL Region 4 Marching Contest (Oct. 13, 2026)

Rating: Gilmer received a Division 1 (Superior) rating from the judges.

Advancement: With their Division 1 rating, the band officially qualified and advanced to the UIL State Military Marching Band Championship.

The 2026 UIL State Military Marching Band Contest takes place at McLane Stadium (Baylor University)*in Waco.

Because Gilmer competes in Class 4A, their state contest schedule is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026:

Session 1 (Prelims): 4A Preliminaries begin during the afternoon block.
Session 2 (Finals): Bands that advance out of prelims will perform in the 4A Finals block during the evening session.

Ticket Information

If you are planning to travel down to Waco to support the Buckeye band, tickets are available through the UIL state ticketing links:

Prelims Only (Session 1): $22 plus fees
Finals Only (Session 2): $22 plus fees
Prelims & Finals Combo: $38 plus fees