(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Nov. 5, 2026) — El Paso Independent School District marching bands delivered an exceptional performance throughout the 2025 marching season, earning top placements and prestigious honors at regional and area competitions across Texas and New Mexico.
Students from across the district showcased their talent, discipline, and artistic excellence at University Interscholastic League (UIL) Area Marching Band Contests and the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Tournament of Bands. Several EPISD campuses advanced to area-level competition, with Franklin High School earning a standout finish at the UIL Area Finals.
UIL Area Marching Band Competitions
UIL Area A 4A Marching Band Contest
Abilene, Texas — October 24, 2025
Irvin High School — Placed 11th overall and ranked first among local 4A schools
Highest placement in school history
UIL Area A 6A Marching Band Contest
El Paso, Texas — October 24, 2025
Franklin High School — Placed 7th
Only El Paso ISD band to advance to Area Finals
Coronado High School — Placed 9th
UIL Area A 5A Marching Band Contest
Andrews, Texas — November 1, 2025
Andress High School — Placed 14th
El Paso High School — Placed 22nd
NMSU Tournament of Bands
NMSU, Las Cruces, New Mexico — November 1, 2025
Large School Division
Coronado High School — Placed 4th
Finals Award: Outstanding Music
Prelims Awards: Outstanding Music, Visual, and Percussion – Class A
Franklin High School — Placed 8th
Irvin High School — Class B Champions
First Place in both Prelims and Finals
Small School Division
Austin High School — Placed 1st
Bowie High School — Placed 3rd
The district extends congratulations to Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools for advancing to UIL Area competition and to all EPISD marching bands for a remarkable 2025 season.