"The Greatest Band In All The Land!"
08/15/2026
Congratulations to our Percussion Director, Mr. Vincent Kidd, on earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of West Alabama! Your dedication and perseverance are an inspiration to our students. Keep leading by example and showing them what is possible through hard work and commitment. We are proud of you! 🎓💙🤍
Don’t meet us there. Beat us there!! Ⓜ️🔥
Calling all MHS alumni, families, supporters, and community members! Come get your first look at the 2026–27 MHS Band!
This Saturday | August 15th | 6 PM | MHS Boys Gym
Week 3✔️
A great 3rd week of Band Camp is complete! Thank you to our Wildcat Band parents and the Meridian community for your continued support. We appreciate you!
On to Week 4! 🎶
✅ June Camp is a wrap!
Over the past two weeks, we separated our woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard to focus on technique, movement, breathing, tone quality, articulation, rhythmic accuracy, intonation, and balance & blend within each section.
The foundation has been set. Great things are in store for these kids this year!
🎥 S/O to our Media Team for another awesome video showcasing the hard work of our students! 💙🤍🐾
CAMP ELEMENT × WILDCAT BAND🔥
Huge shoutout to Mr. Christian Houghton for driving 9 HOURS to bring his Camp Element Drum Major Camp to Meridian this week! As a former Head J5 Drum Major of Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South, he’s someone our students truly look up to.
Thanks, Christian, for investing in our kids. Looking forward to working together again soon! 💪🏾
06/18/2026
Please join us in welcoming Jayden Jones to the Meridian High School Band staff!
Jayden Jones is a recent graduate of William Carey University with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Ms. Jones brings a diverse background in performance, administration, and world-class drum corps leadership to the program. She currently serves as the Tour Operations Manager for the Music City Drum and Bugle Corps, where she oversees logistics and operational coordination.
In 2023, Ms. Jones served as a drum major in drum corps before transitioning into an administrative role in 2024. She is also a recipient of the Keith Hall Founder’s Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, service, and dedication. In addition to her work in education and drum corps, she serves as an Administrative Assistant for Silent Command, further demonstrating her commitment to leadership development and operational excellence within the marching arts community.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Jones to Meridian High School and look forward to the impact she will make on our students, our culture, and the future of the Wildcat Band.
06/14/2026
Congratulations to one of our Wildcat Band Drum Majors, Derek Flores, on completing the Baby Boom High School Band Camp at Jackson State University! 💙🤍
For six days, Derek lived on campus, trained alongside students from across the nation, and developed his leadership and performance skills before taking the field for Saturday’s showcase.
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Keep leading from the front! 🎷✨
06/06/2026
The water donations have officially started coming in! 💙🤍
A special thank you to Mr. Joseph Jernigan of Twin States News for helping kick off our Wildcat Band Water Drive with a donation of bottled water!
We also want to thank the Meridian High School Class of 2006 for their generous contribution and support of the Wildcat Band. Your investments in our students are greatly appreciated!
Help us keep the momentum going! Join us tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the MHS Band Hall. Every case donated helps keep our students hydrated and ready for a successful season.
For more information, please contact Joshua L. Reed, Director of Bands.
Thank you for supporting the Wildcat Band!