What does FTAB mean in MUSIC

Members of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band typically include student musicians, dancers, twirlers, and yell leaders from Texas A&M University. The band offers music education to students and performs at athletic events and other campus functions.

The members of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band are responsible for providing music entertainment during sporting events and university-affiliated activities. They must also demonstrate respect for college traditions, maintain a high level of professionalism, and adhere to all policies concerning performance etiquette.

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band typically performs at football games held at Kyle Field Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M University as well as other venues such as athletic competitions, parades, concerts, public appearances, and ceremonies related to university activities.

To become a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, an individual must be officially accepted by both the admissions office at Texas A&M University as well as by auditioning with the ensemble director. Additionally, they must show a commitment to learning music and maintaining high standards of excellence that upholds the traditions set forth by past generations of band members.

Instruments used in the Fightin'Texas Aggie Band vary per ensemble depending on what is needed or desired for each performance piece but may include brass instruments such as trumpets and horns; woodwind instruments such as clarinet, saxophone and flute; percussion instruments such as drums, mallets, cymbals; string instruments such as violin or guitar; electronic instrumentation such as synthesizers or electric organs; dance ensembles with props like flags or rifles; twirling with batons or swords; cheerleading and yel leading teams featuring traditional maroon-clad performance wear.

No, membership in any fraternity or sorority is not required for those who wish to participate in the Fightint'Texas Aggie Band. All members will have full access to their performances regardless if they decide to join a fraternity or sorority after joining the band.

As part of being part of this elite organization you should be prepared to dedicate significant amounts time towards rehearsals throughout your year with us. There are usually two full rehearsals each week along with split sectional practices held prior to every game day.