Flower Mound Wins 2026 UIL State Marching Title
Flower Mound High School claimed first place at the 2026 UIL State Marching Contest, its second straight state marching championship.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Secondary Education
Flower Mound High School won the 2026 UIL State Marching Contest on Tuesday afternoon, earning back-to-back marching state titles. Hebron High School placed second and Marcus High School finished fourth.
Why it matters
The win extends a run of success for Lewisville ISD bands, which have claimed the state marching title in four of the last six years. It also underscores the competitiveness of high school marching band programs across the Flower Mound area and North Texas.
The 2026 UIL State Marching Contest results list Flower Mound first, Hebron second and Marcus fourth, with Marcus having finished third in the preliminary round. Lewisville ISD bands have won the state marching title in four of the last six years, and Hebron previously won the title in 2021 and 2024.
The players
Flower Mound High School
A public high school in the Lewisville Independent School District in Flower Mound, Texas, whose band program has repeatedly competed at the state level.
Hebron High School
A public high school in Hebron, Texas, within the Lewisville ISD, which has won the state marching band title in 2021 and 2024.
Lewisville Independent School District
A public school district in North Texas whose bands have won the state marching title in four of the last six years.
The details
Flower Mound's winning show was 'Prelude to Scream - The Moments Leading Up to the Famous Painting by Edvard Munch,' directed by Brent Biskup. Hebron placed second with 'Somewhere in Time,' directed by Travis Pruitt, while Marcus earned fourth place with 'At the Threshold,' directed by Jeffrey D. Jones.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Flower Mound wins the 2026 UIL State Marching Contest.
2021 and 2024: Hebron High School previously won the state marching band title.
Last year (2025): Flower Mound's band helped Austin Vandegrift after its equipment truck was struck by a train.
Season Trajectory
The UIL State Marching Contest is the top statewide competition for Texas high school marching bands, and Flower Mound's back-to-back titles put it in rare company among recent champions. The result also reinforces Lewisville ISD's place among the state's strongest marching band districts.
Families interested in high school marching band can attend local competitions and contact their school's fine arts department about auditions and participation. Following a district's band calendar is the most direct way to see future performances.
The takeaway
Strong band programs are built on sustained commitment, and consistent success at the state level reflects years of planning and teaching. Students and families considering band can look to local programs for mentorship and performance opportunities.
Further reading
For more on school programs in the area, see Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.
