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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

About the 
Mighty Mustang
Band

55+ years of decorated history, hundreds of student musicians, and a tradition of excellence in Richardson, Texas.

55+

YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

190+

STUDENT MUSICIANS

11x

TMEA STATE FINALIST

OUR STORY

A Decorated History

During the past fifty-five years, the JJ Pearce High School Band program has enjoyed a decorated history of success. The Wind Ensemble was named the Texas Music Educators Association Class 5A Honor Band in 1985 and the Class 4A Honor Band in 2002, while being named a State Finalist eleven times, most recently in 2022.

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The band and its directors have been recognized twice by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, in 1986 and 2000, with the prestigious Sudler Flag of

Honor for excellence in concert band performance.

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In addition to success on the concert stage, the band has advanced to the Texas State Marching Contest numerous times and was named a Bands of America Regional Finalist for the first time in program history in 2019. The Pearce Wind Ensemble is also the first group from Richardson ISD invited to perform at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival.

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THE PROGRAM

Our Ensembles
Over 190 students across four concert ensembles, marching band, multiple percussion and chamber ensembles, two winter guards, and colorguard.
Wind Ensemble
The program's premier concert ensemble, performing at state and national festivals.
Concert Band
An essential part of the program, building the foundation for future MMB musicians.
Wind Symphony
A high-level ensemble developing advanced musicians across all wind and percussion instruments.
Mighty Mustang Marching Band
The MMB takes the field each fall, a full marching band competing at UIL and Bands of America events.
Symphonic Band
A versatile concert ensemble performing a broad range of classical and contemporary literature.
Colorguard & Percussion
Dedicated ensembles in winter guard, indoor percussion, jazz, and chamber music completing the program.
Part of Richardson ISD
RISD serves more than 37,000 students across 55 campuses and has a long tradition of excellence across all fine arts programs. Groups from RISD have performed at venues throughout the world, with its four high schools representing some of the finest band programs in Texas and the country.
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