UIL Music Region 29
UIL Executive Secretary
Rey Meza
8206 Creekrun View
San Antonio, Texas 78249
Home Phone: (210) 509 - 7725
Cell Phone: (210) 723 - 7178
Email Address: gjmeza1125@gmail.com
Website / Contest News
UIL Music Region 29 Marching Contests
6A Zone
Date: October 11, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Location: Farris Stadium
Official Schedule: [-Link-]
5A Zone
Date: October 12, 2023 10:00 a.m.
Location: Gustafson Stadium
Official Schedule: [-Link-]
Hill Country Zone
Date: October 14, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fredericksburg, TX Stadium
Official Schedule: [-Link-]
6A Area Marching Contest
Date: October 21, 2023 9:00 a.m.
Location: John Gupton Stadium, Cedar Park TX
More information at UIL Music Region 11
5A Area H Marching Contest
Date: October 28, 2023 9:00 a.m.
Location: D.W. Rutledge Stadium, Converse TX
More information at UIL Music Region 11
Announcements / Reminders
Executive Meeting Via Zoom -- NISD
Date: TBA 2023
2023 - 2024 UIL Region Contest Calendar
UIL entry deadline(s) are thirty-days prior to the first day of the contest.
2023-2024 Marching Contest Schedules ( Tentative/Draw )
Tentative/Draw Schedule: [-Link-]
UIL Compliance Statements, Forms and Resources
Band Division Region
REGION 29 FINANCIAL REPORT
UIL NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
UIL ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
UIL STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
UIL PARENT AND STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
One form per student per high school band membership.
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UIL ELECTRONICS CLARIFICATION FAQ
UIL MARCHING BAND AJUDICATION RUBRIC
UIL HEALTH TIPS FOR MARCHING BAND
UIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM STATEMENT
It shall be the responsibility of each school to keep on file a UIL Marching Band Acknowledgement Form (on the UIL website) signed by the student and the student's parent or guardian.
One form per student done once; not annually.
2022-2023 UIL CONSTITUTION & CONTEST RULES
UIL HB547 HOMESCHOOL PARTICIPATION
The 22/23 school year list is not yet available.
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UIL CONCERT & SIGHT-READING PILOT INFORMATION
Located under Multiple Divisions section.
Region voted to follow pilot for 2023.
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UIL INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER PILOT
TEA CODE LOOK-UP
Use to register for all UIL contests.
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UIL REGION MARCHING BAND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
UIL PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICALS
UIL MARCHING BAND VIDEO EDUCATIONAL USE AGREEMENT
All Under General Information section.
Region 29 does NOT provide video services.
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UIL MARCHING BAND SAFETY TRAINING STATE LAW
UIL MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS DURING SEASON STATEMENT
Effective the fourth Monday in August a marching band and its auxiliary components are limited to a maximum of eight hours of rehearsal outside the academic school day per calendar week. Exception: For schools that begin instruction prior to the fourth Monday in August the limit of eight hours of rehearsal outside of the academic school day per calendar week shall begin on the Tuesday immediately following Labor Day. Schools under this exception shall be limited to eight hours of rehearsal outside of the academic day per school week until the Tuesday immediately following Labor Day.
UIL MARCHING BAND PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION STATEMENT
Upon entering the first and third years of high school and upon any 7th or 8th grade student participating in marching band, a physical examination signed by a physician, a physician assistant licensed by a State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, a registered nurse recognized as an advanced practice nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners or a Doctor of Chiropractic is required. Standardized pre-participation physical examination forms, available from the UIL office and authorized by the UIL Medical Advisory Committee, are required. For the 2020-21 school year only, any participant in athletics or marching band, in any grade level, who has not previously completed a Pre-Participation Physical examination (PPE), and been cleared for participation, will be required to complete the Medical History Form as noted below, as well as a PPE prior to participation in any UIL practices, games, performances, or matches.
UIL MARCHING BAND MEDICAL HISTORY FORM STATEMENT
Each year prior to any practice or participation a UIL Medical History form signed by both student and a parent or guardian is required. A Medical History form shall accompany each physical examination and shall be signed by both student and a parent or guardian.
UIL AMPLIFICATION STATEMENT
(A) All equipment must be operated by eligible students. Exception: A non-student may intervene solely for the purpose of addressing an equipment failure and must submit a written justification for doing so to the contest chair after the performance.
(B) All cables must be safely placed on the field and/or sidelines. Students may not cross over on-field cables, covered or not, during a performance.
(C) A power generator or DC power source may be placed on the field, provided there is a protective barrier between the power unit and the turf and all cords are contained safely within close proximity to the equipment that is being supplied with power.
(D) Wind instruments may be amplified only for solo and/or small ensemble features of up to ten performers at one time.
UIL LOCAL GROUND RULES STATEMENT
Failure to comply with local ground rules and regulations outlined by and/or approved by the Region Executive Committee may be cause for disqualification or other penalties as listed in Subchapter E. Such rules should be sent to all participating schools at least 14 days prior to the contest.