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

Band Marching Contest

FREE ADMISSION

Date: October 19, 2024.
Location: Dub Farris Athletic Complex
Official Schedule: [-Link-]

5A Area Marching Contest

Date: October 26, 2024.
Location: Gupton Stadium

6A Area Marching Contest

Date: November 2, 2024.
Location: Rutledge Stadium

Area H 5A, 6A

More information at UIL Music Region 11

Area D 2A, 3A, 4A

More information at UIL Music Region 18


Announcements / Reminders

2024 - 2025 UIL Region Contest Calendar

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UIL entry deadline(s) are thirty-days prior to the first day of the contest.

2024 - 2025 Marching Contest Schedule

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UIL Compliance Statements, Forms and Resources

Band Division Region


REGION 29 FINANCIAL REPORT

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UIL NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY

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UIL ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

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UIL STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

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UIL PARENT AND STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

One form per student per high school band membership.

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[-Spanish Link-]


UIL ELECTRONICS CLARIFICATION FAQ

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UIL MARCHING BAND AJUDICATION RUBRIC

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UIL HEALTH TIPS FOR MARCHING BAND

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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.


2024-2025 UIL MUSIC CONTEST RULES

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UIL HB547 HOMESCHOOL PARTICIPATION

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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 INFORMATION

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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

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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.


TEA/UIL SIDE-BY-SIDE 2024-2025 PDF

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