Join the Band!
Everyone is invited to join the Navarro College Band. It's a fun, flexible way to keep playing your instrument at NC.
Athletic Bands
More Details: Athletic Bands
The Navarro College Marching Band consists of brass and percussion instrumentalists who must audition every year. The Marching Band meets in August (prior to the start of the classes), and performs at all home football games, select away games, postseason games, and other athletic and community events.
The Navarro College Pep Band provides musical entertainment to NC basketball and volleyball fans at the Wolens Special Events Center (SEC Gym) and when traveling with the teams during tournament season.
Concert and Jazz Bands
More Details: Concert and Jazz Bands
Students of all majors at Navarro College, including both music majors and non-majors, are welcome to participate in the versatile musical ensembles offered by the Navarro College Bands, such as the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Program, and Chamber Ensembles.
Independent Indoor Guard and Indoor Drumline Programs
More Details: Independent Indoor Guard and Drumline Programs
Through its competitive independent indoor programs, Navarro College gives both college and high school students the opportunity to compete in the North Texas Colorguard Association's Independent A category.
The Navarro College Independent Guard (NCIG) showcases performances that feature flags, rifles, sabers, and expressive movement through dance. The program requires potential members to have at least one year of experience in color guard performance.
The Navarro College Independent Drumline (NCID) includes non-percussion members from multiple band programs. The NCID group travels to perform at events hosted by the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA).
REQUIREMENTS OF AUDITION:
CONCERT: Bb, Eb, F Major Scales. Chromatic Scale (2 octaves). One Technical selection of Music (Fast). One Lyrical Selection of Music (Slow).
PERCUSSIONISTS: Pick 2 (Timpani, Marimba, Drum Set, Snare Drum).
GUARD: Requires a 1-2 minute prepared routine showcasing ability levels with silk, rifle, sabre and dance (all not required, but encouraged).
Independent Indoor Guard Sign-Up
Independent Indoor Drumline Sign-Up