The Dripping Springs High School Tiger Band has qualified for the University Interscholastic League 6A State Marching Contest. The band placed fourth at the UIL Area D Marching Contest on Oct. 31 at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, scoring 17 points with its show, "The Uncommon Man." It was one of five state qualifying spots. Round Rock Cedar Ridge won the Area championship with nine points.
The band's appearance at state will be its ninth in a row and its 21st overall since 1979, according to the school. In 2025, the band advanced to the UIL 6A State Finals for the first time since moving up classifications, finishing 11th of 41 bands.
The Tiger Band will perform in the 6A preliminaries at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The top 14 bands will advance to the finals, which begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.