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Fightin' Pirate Band Earns Sweepstakes at UIL Contest
Rockport-Fulton High School's marching band delivers standout performances.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:22pm
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The Fightin' Pirate Band's award-winning performance showcases the raw energy and passion of high school musicians.Rockport TodayThe Fightin' Pirate Band from Rockport-Fulton High School earned straight 1s from every judge at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, adding to their previous Sweepstakes award from the marching contest in October. The students performed with incredible control, impressing several judges who personally complimented the band afterwards.
Why it matters
Earning a Sweepstakes award, the highest honor in UIL competitions, is a significant achievement that showcases the Fightin' Pirate Band's dedication, talent, and musical excellence. This recognition helps raise the profile of the school's music program and can inspire other students to get involved in their school's bands.
The details
The Fightin' Pirate Band delivered standout performances at both the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, where they earned straight 1s from every judge. This comes on the heels of their previous Sweepstakes award from the marching contest in October, making this the second time the band has earned the highest UIL honor.
- The Fightin' Pirate Band earned straight 1s from every judge at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest on March 30, 2026.
- The band previously earned a Sweepstakes award from the UIL marching contest in October.
The players
Fightin' Pirate Band
The marching band from Rockport-Fulton High School, known for their exceptional musical performances and recent UIL competition successes.
Rockport-Fulton High School
A public high school located in Rockport, Texas that is home to the award-winning Fightin' Pirate Band.
The takeaway
The Fightin' Pirate Band's Sweepstakes victories demonstrate the exceptional talent and dedication of the Rockport-Fulton High School music program, inspiring pride in the local community and setting a high bar for other school bands to aspire to.