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Spring 2026 Performances and Concerts

Tuscola’s Bands have a lot going on for Spring 2026. That always includes Tuscola’s concert band, in recent years our Winterguard, and brand new for this year, Tuscola’s percussion ensemble – Mountain Groove Percussion.

Tuscola’s concert band is conducted by Director Tyler Reese. The Winter Guard is directed by Ashley Cole. And Mountain Groove Percussion follows the beat of Tyler Shade.

Click the image for video of The Marching Mountaineers percussion section playing “Parade” from the field show Carnaval for renowned composer/instructor Colin McNutt at Western Carolina University.

 

The Marching Mountaineers percussion section play “Parade” from the field show Carnaval for renowned composer/instructor Colin McNutt at Western Carolina University.

 

 

Here are the performances, concerts and events to put on your calendars.

 

Winterguard

Feb 28th – CWEA Pickens

Mar 14th – CWEA Byrnes

Mar 28th – CWEA Scholastic 3A Championships

 

(CWEA = Carolina Winter Ensemble Association)

 

Indoor Percussion

Feb 6th – Basketball Performance

Feb 10th – Basketball Performance

Mar 7th – CWEA Rock Hill

 

Other Band Events

Feb 26th – Brevard College Band Invitational @ 12:30pm

Mar 3rd – Mountain Winds at THS @ 7pm

Mar 4th – WMS and THS Pre-MPA Concert at THS

Mar 19th – THS MPA performance at Mars Hill University @ 6:45pm

April 28th – Small Ensemble Concert at THS @ 7pm

May 11th – THS Spring Concert @ 7pm

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Spring 2025 Concerts and MPA Competitions

Please mark your Spring 2025 calendars for these Tuscola Band concert music opportunities.

Jazz Band ConcertTuesday March 4, 7:00 pm, Tuscola Auditorium

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!

Pre-MPA ConcertTuesday March 11th, 6:00 pm, Tuscola Auditorium

Join the Tuscola Symphony Band and Concert Band to hear a preview of their programs for the upcoming MPA (Music Performance Adjudication) concert competition.


Symphonic Band MPAMarch 27th, time To Be Announced, Mars Hill University

Tuscola, and outstanding bands from across Western North Carolina, present their concert programs for the MPA judges at Mars Hill University. This is your chance to hear Tuscola’s Symphony band “at it’s best,” and to see and hear other superb concert bands if you can come early and/or stay late.


Concert Band MPA – March 28th, time To Be Announced, Mars Hill University

Percussion EnsembleThursday May 1st, 7:00 pm, Tuscola Auditorium

Tuscola’s percussion crew always bangs their drums and other instruments for a precision good time!


Small Ensemble MPA – May 8th, More Info Soon


Spring ConcertThursday May 15th, 7:00pm, First United Methodist Church of Waynesville

The Tuscola Symphony Band and Concert Band present their final concert of the school year. It’s always inspiring and fun to hear the musical accomplishments of our Tuscola Band students. Plus, the Waynesville First Methodist Church sanctuary is a wonderful venue. Be there!

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