Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Big Blue Band was founded with the opening of the school in 1969. Over the past 50 years, we have built a rich history while providing music education to thousands of students.
The current band program serves over 220 students. Ensembles include Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, and Winter Guard as well as many chamber music groups.
Meet the Staff and get to know the directors that lead the Big Blue Band.
We seek to provide our students with the highest quality supplemental teachers which includes our talented Private Lesson Staff and Auxiliary Staff. These talented individuals help our students succeed to their highest potential which includes our All–State Musicians.
Marching Band
Marching Band
Marching Band
The Big Blue Band Marching Band is made up of students from all concerts bands. The Big Blue Band has a long history of great traditions, pride, and excellence. The marching band performs at all North Mesquite HS pep rallies, North Mesquite HS football games, and at marching band contests and exhibitions.
The Big Blue Band Marching Band consistently achieves 1st Division ratings at the Texas UIL Marching Band Competition, has advanced to the Area Finals the past three opportunities, and in 2012 and 2014, was named the Alternate to the State Marching Contest.
Concert Bands
Concert Bands
Concert Bands
The Big Blue Band is made up of four concert band ensembles. Every student signed up for band auditions to be placed in a band class. Ensemble placement is based on a series of criteria including the audition itself, participation in the All–Region and Solo and Ensemble Contests, participation in private lessons, and general conduct.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Color Guard
The Big Blue Band Winter Guard program includes the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads. Each squad competes in their respective divisions of the North Texas Colorguard Association. Each squad utilizes flags and twirling weapons to accompany their choreographed dance routines. Big Blue Band members are eligible to be in both their regularly scheduled band class and either Winter Guard squad.
Interested students may also apply to be a member of the Big Blue Floor Crew which support our Winter Guard squads by helping transport the specially designed performance floor tarps and by cheering on their friends as the squads perform.
Jazz Bands
The North Mesquite High School Jazz Program is made up of two ensembles; The Jazz Ensemble I and The Jazz Ensemble II. Both ensembles comprise of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, and rhythm section. Generally, these ensembles rehearse after school twice a week.
The Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II regularly perform at our Holiday Concert in December, the Senior Honor Concert in the Spring, and at the Mesquite ISD Evening of Jazz, which is an evening dedicated to celebrate the various jazz band programs from across Mesquite ISD. The Jazz Program is essential to the community outreach of the Big Blue Band. The Jazz Ensemble I is directed by Mr. Jake McClain, the Jazz Ensemble II is directed by Ms. Ashlyn Bruns.