JAVELINA MARCHING BAND · KINGSVILLE, TEXAS

THE SOUND.
THE SPIRIT.
THE PRIDE.

For every early rehearsal, every halftime,
and every Javelina who still hears the music.

BLUE & GOLD. ON THE FIELD. FOR A LIFETIME.

Javelina Marching Band trumpet players performing in blue, black, and gold uniforms — THE PRIDE OF SOUTH TEXAS Photo source: TAMUK Bands ↗

♫ Members & band families★ Alumni across generations♥ One South Texas tradition

MORE THAN A HALFTIME SHOW

This is JMB.

The Javelina Marching Band brings Texas A&M University–Kingsville together through music, movement, and school spirit. Known as the Pride of South Texas, JMB performs at football games, parades, festivals, and exhibitions—and welcomes students from majors across campus.

Meet the band · TAMUK School of Music ↗

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Gear up, JMB.

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GILDAN®STYLE 5000

Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt

A classic-fit tee for a straightforward band-shirt look.

5.3 oz/yd² fabric
100% U.S. cotton in these solid colors
Classic fit · tear-away label

Color: Royal

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COMFORT COLORS®STYLE 1717

Garment-Dyed Heavyweight Tee

A relaxed silhouette with a soft, garment-dyed look.

Garment-dyed ring-spun fabric
Relaxed fit · tubular body
Twill-taped neck and shoulders

Color: Blue Jean

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THE MUSIC CONNECTS THE GENERATIONS

A tradition you can hear.

From the Texas A&I years to today's JMB, the songs and the people carry the story forward.

1937

An early fight song

Visiting professor Noble Cain composed “Wild Hog March,” identified by the South Texas Archives as the Javelinas’ first fight song.

South Texas Archives ↗

1949

“Jalisco” takes the field

The university archives record the Javelina Band's first field performance of “Jalisco” during a 1949 football game.

South Texas Archives ↗

1969

A tradition made official

On December 2, the Student Council voted to make “Jalisco” an official fight song, cementing its place in campus tradition.

TAMUK · The Hog Call ↗

2026

A record 300 members

TAMUK reported a record 300 JMB members on August 20, 2026, up from 170 in 2022. Students from all majors help fill the ranks.

Read the university story ↗

Selected milestones in band and school-song history. The university's 1925 founding and 2025 centennial are separate from the band's founding date.

ON THE FIELD. IN THE MUSIC.

Moments from the band community.

Explore JMB performances ↗

Javelina Marching Band spread across the football field during a nighttime homecoming performance — **Under the stadium lights.**Homecoming performance still · TAMUK Bands. Performance year not specified by source.

Close-up of a TAMUK Bands musician playing a silver euphonium — **Every part matters.**A musician from the wider TAMUK Bands community · Photo source: TAMUK Bands.

ONCE IN THE BAND. ALWAYS PART OF THE FAMILY.

The years change.
The pride stays.

Alumni band designs, music association favorites,
and Texas A&I heritage artwork from your approved collection.

YOUR SECTION. YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR SOUND.

One band. A lifetime of belonging.

For current members, proud families, and alumni coming home.
Carry a little JMB with you, wherever the next chapter leads.

Interested in joining JMB? Visit TAMUK Bands ↗

THE SOUND.
THE SPIRIT.
THE PRIDE.

This is JMB.

Gear up, JMB.

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