SCHLAGLE BAND BIO

The F. L. Schlagle Marching Stallions, under the direction of Reginald L. May, a graduate of Florida A & M University, and assistant, Gary E. Thomas, a graduate of the University of

Missouri, Kansas City, are one of the most active and visible bands in the greater metropolitan area. The Marching Stallions are known for its high-step southern style marching and high-energy performances. The band prides itself by living up to the following band motto:

• Attainment in leadership,
• Achievement in academics,
• Perfection in musicianship,
• Precision in marching,
• Dedication to service,
• and Quality of character.

It is through this motto that our students work hard to become and represent the Schlagle Marching Stallions.
"Class, very classy outfit, very professional young adults. Very disciplined to be as young as they are, that's very obvious because of the success they have achieved. I really look at them as goodwill ambassadors for our school. They exemplify teamwork, as they really pull together on fundraisers to meet their needs. The do a great job pulling together to meet that financial goal. They represent us well", said Mr. Douglas W. Bolden, Proud Principal of F. L. Schlagle High School.
Over the past few years, the Marching Stallions have traveled and performed at many different locations and events. It is through travel that students are able to see different styles of marching throughout the nation, learn new techniques, work on their people skills, see different cultural events and tourist attractions of various cities, and work together building a "family" style relationship within the band organization. Some of the cities we have traveled to and performed in are as follows.

• Kansas City, Kansas Black Firefighter back to School Parade

• Kansas Black Expo Parade/ Battle of the Bands
2004 2005 2006

• General Motors United Way Kick-Off
2001-2006

• United Government Employee Day (City Hall)

• Marching Cobras Step Down, Hale Arena

• Apple Fest Grinter House Celebration
Kansas City, Kansas

• National High School- Stepping Marching
Band Championship Birmingham, Alabama

• Guardian Classic Basketball Tournament
(Host Band for University of Kentucky)

• Kansas Black Chamber of Commerce
Opening Celebration

• Black Church Week Parade
2003/2004

• Turtle Hill Neighborhood Assoc. Parade
2004

• Park Ave Baptist Church Youth Celebration
KCMO 2003/2004

• Mill Valley High School Black History Program

• Bonner Springs High School Black History Program
2004

• Shawnee Mission North High School Black History Program
2005

• Blue Valley High School Black History Program
2004

• Comic Event of the Year Featuring Corey Ellis
15th Central K.C. KS

• Mineral Bowl Championship
Excelsior Springs, MO
2005

• UMKC vs. Wichita State Basketball Game
Municipal Auditorium
2005

• Home Depot Center Charitable Foundation
And VH1 Save the Music Foundation
“The Battle of the High School Marching Bands” Finalist

• Universal Studios Orlando, Florida Guest Band 2004

• The Florida Classic “ Battle of the Bands”
Florida A&M University vs. Bethune Cookman College
Orlando, Florida 2004

• Oxon Hill, Maryland High School Marching Parade/Festival
2nd place 2003
Oxon Hill, Maryland

• Disney’s Magic Music days
Disneyland Park
Anihiem, California 2006

• Disney Music days Parade- “ Most Entertaining” In
Orlando, Florida

• Langston University Homecoming Parade/Field-show Competition in Langston, Oklahoma
1st place in Parade, First place in Field-show

• Lincoln University Homecoming In Jefferson City, Missouri
1st place 2004, 2005 and 2006

• Cabela’s- World’s Foremost Outfitter Grand Opening

At the Midwest Thunderfest for the NASCAR Winston Cup Race, the Marching Stallions performed music that was both memorable and exciting,their musical repertoire consist of music from the 70's to today. Although performing on stage limited their space for movement, they performed with the same amount of energy they would if they were marching. The band has received many honors, awards, and opportunities for exposure for their willingness to be a partner in the community. Approximately 100 students participate in the marching band. Members of the band are among F. L. Schlagle High School students whom achieve national and local academic honors.