The Internationally Known

Tate High School Showband of the South

Welcomes You 

The first band at Tate was organized in approximately 1938 under the direction of Mr. Frank Marchese. The showband is an exciting part of J.M. Tate High school’s pride, tradition and integrity.  Comprised of over 150 students with various interests, the band is the largest single organization on campus. Participation in the Marching Band enables members to continue their involvement in a quality musical program while socializing and traveling with a large cross-section of students.  The Nationally recognized "Showband of the South” is widely known for its colorful half-time presentations and has appeared on national television in events such as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, ONLY Band Selected to Perform at 2009 Disney Christmas Day Parade just to mention a few perfomances.  The Showband has received many top level awards over the years.

The mission of the Tate High School Band Boosters is to support the band in all its endeavors.  One way is maintaining this website as a tool of communication for the band members, staff, family and friends of the Showband of the South.