This is the registration and fee payment for the East Cluster Young Artist Solo Contest being held on April 18, 2026 and Plano East High School, hosted by Williams High School Band.

 

East Cluster Young Artist Solo Contest 2026

WHS Band Calendar   

 

Upcoming Dates (Spring 2026)

 

**All events are mandatory for ensemble members. Concert & marching events include all members unless otherwise indicated. Jazz events are required only for Jazz Band members. 

  • Thurs-Friday, January 15th-16th: All Region Clinic and Concert, Robinson Fine Arts Center (no tickets required)

  • Wednesday, January 28th:  Side-by-Side Rehearsal, Bowman Middle School, 5:15-6:30 PM (Wind Ensemble Only)

  • Thursday, February 5th: Ensemble Contest, McMillen High School, 5:00-9:00 PM (all woodwind & brass players only - students will play their ensemble at a specific time then be free to go)

  • Saturday, February 7th: "Swingin' Social" Jazz Event, Plano East Senior High, evening

  • Saturday, February 28th: UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, Plano East Senior High (required for all percussion students, wind players may choose to perform at this event)

  • Saturday, March 7th: Plano East Percussion Concert, Plano East Senior High, 3:00 PM

  • Tuesday March 10th: Pre-UIL Concert, Robinson Fine Arts Center, 5:00 - 8:30 PM

  • March 16th-23rd: Spring Break

  • Wednesday & Thursday, April 1st-2nd: UIL Concert and Sight Reading, Robinson Fine Arts Center, times TBA

  • Saturday, April 18th: WHS Solo Contest Williams High School, hosted by Williams HS Band at Plano East Senior High, more details TBA

  • Friday, May 1st: Band Banquet, Williams High School, 6:30 - 10:00 PM

  • Saturday, May 2nd: Band Registration for 2026-27 Williams Band, WHS Band Hall, Morning and Early Afternoon

  • Tuesday, May 5th: Plano East Cluster Jazz Concert, Plano East Senior High, 7:00 PM

  • Wednesday, May 6th: Williams Band Spring Concert, Robinson Fine Arts Center, 6:30 PM

  • Saturday, May 9th: Williams Band "Hype Day", Williams Auditorium, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Tues-Thurs, May 12th-14th: East Cluster Marching Camps, Plano East Senior High, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

  • Friday, May 22nd: Final Day of School

 

***Additional sectional rehearsals and percussion rehearsals will also be required and will shared via student & parent communications

 

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