On November 11th, 2025, McCallum’s marching band performed at the 5A UIL State finals marching band competition for the 4th time in McCallum history, traveling to the Alamodome in San Antonio. They took home the 12th place trophy, giving them the title of 12th best band in Texas out of over 200 competitors. Throughout the two days they performed their show ‘Gothic Renaissance,’ the band made history while binding together through the highs and lows of the journey.
Mac Band makes state for fourth time
The band’s placement at state marks the fourth time for director Carol Nelson
February 9, 2026
Senior drum major Isadora Lang performs in Band’s UIL 5A finals performance, “Gothic Renaissance,” on Nov. 11, 2025.
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Julia Copas • Feb 23, 2026 at 11:32 am
AMAZING work Wren and Carlo!!!!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏 And Go Mac Band!!!