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Lockney Today
By the People, for the People
Lockney High School Band Earns UIL Sweepstakes Award for Fourth Straight Year
The prestigious honor recognizes the band's top-level performance in concert, sight-reading, and marching.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:47pm
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The Lockney High School Band has once again earned the prestigious UIL Sweepstakes Award, marking the fourth consecutive year the program has achieved this distinction. The band received straight Division I ratings from all judges in both the Concert and Sight-Reading portions of the UIL Contest, cementing their status as one of the top high school bands in Texas.
Why it matters
The UIL Sweepstakes Award is the highest honor a Texas high school band can receive, recognizing excellence across all facets of the band program. Lockney's continued success reflects the dedication of its student musicians and directors, as well as the strong tradition of musical excellence in the community.
The details
To earn the Sweepstakes Award, the Lockney High School Band had to receive Division I ratings in Marching, Concert, and Sight-Reading during the same school year. The band spent months preparing for the contest, refining their concert selections and strengthening their musicianship. In the sight-reading portion, the band demonstrated their ability to perform an unfamiliar piece of music after only a short preparation period.
- The Lockney High School Band has earned the UIL Sweepstakes Award for the fourth consecutive year.
- The band received their latest Sweepstakes Award following the 2025-2026 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.
The players
Lockney High School Band
A high school band program in Lockney, Texas that has established a strong tradition of musical excellence, earning the prestigious UIL Sweepstakes Award four years in a row.
The takeaway
Lockney High School's band program continues to set the standard for musical achievement in Texas, demonstrating the power of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. The community can take great pride in the band's sustained success, which reflects the school's investment in music education and the talented students who make up this exceptional ensemble.
