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EAST HIGH SCHOOL · COLUMBUS, OHIOHBCU-INSPIRED. EAST SIDE MADE.
EMIGHTY MARCHINGTIGERS
Fierce roaring tiger in dramatic orange stadium light
WELCOME TO TIGER TERRITORY

BIG SOUND.
BIG PRIDE.
ALL TIGER.

East High School’s Mighty Marching Tigers.
The sound. The standard. The East Side.

JOIN THE FAMILY
ORANGE & BLACK.
EVERYTHING WE ARE.
STEP INTO OUR WORLD ↓
Sound starts only when you choose.
ONCE A TIGER. ALWAYS A TIGER. ✦

01 / INSIDE THE BAND ROOM

THIS IS WHAT
EAST SOUNDS LIKE.

Before the lights. Before the crowd.
The work happens right here.

THE MIGHTY MARCHING TIGERS · REHEARSAL FOOTAGEREAL BAND. REAL ENERGY.

02 / BUILT ON THE EAST SIDE

MORE THAN
A BAND.
A FAMILY.

Power in the sound.
Purpose in every step.

The Mighty Marching Tigers bring show-style marching, powerful stand tunes, and call-and-response energy to East High School. Inspired by HBCU band tradition. Rooted right here in Columbus.

We build musicians and leaders. Every rehearsal is a chance to grow, hold each other accountable, and take pride in what we create together.

SHOW UP.BE TEACHABLE.REPRESENT EAST.
FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE BAND

03 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE POWER

FACES OF
THE ROAR.

Our instruments. Our personalities.
Our Tiger family.

04 / ONE BAND. EVERY PART MATTERS.

FIND YOUR
FREQUENCY.

THE WINDS

The power. The color. The melody.

  • FlutesBreeze
  • ClarinetsC Phi C
  • SaxophonesSexy Saxes
  • TrumpetsTrumpfunk
  • MellophonesMu Phi
  • BaritonesWarhead
  • TrombonesG Line
  • TubasFunklow

FunkMob

ENTER FUNKMOB ↗

Our drumline. The pulse of the Mighty Marching Tigers. Precision, rhythm, and presence in every beat.

FOLLOW FUNKMOB KEEP
THE
BEAT.

THE PRESENCE

Flags and dance line turn sound into movement. Drum majors lead the way. Band managers keep the whole team ready.

EBONY ESSENCE · FLAGSDANCE LINEDRUM MAJORSBAND MANAGERS

THE PULSE OF EAST HIGH

THIS IS
FUNKMOB.

From the first rep to halftime.
Our sound. Our people. Our family.

FOLLOW FUNKMOB
01 / FUNKMOB

BAND CAMP FINISH

02 / FUNKMOB

BASS LINE

03 / FUNKMOB

SNARE CAM

04 / FUNKMOB

HALFTIME

05 / FUNKMOB

NOTHING BEFORE FAMILY

06 / FUNKMOB

YYUH

FACES. FOCUS. FUNKMOB.

EAST HIGH • THE ART OF MOVEMENT

EBONY
ESSENCE.

Grace in the details. Power in every count.

The flag line of the Mighty Marching Tigers, led by Ms. Cierra “Cece” Dukes. Orange in the air. East pride on full display.

WATCH THE LINE

Every count.
Every flag.
All presence.

See Ebony Essence in motion. Press play to watch with sound.

05 / THE TIGER STANDARD

MEAN MUG.
MAXIMUM PRIDE.

P

Potential

Show up ready to grow.

R

Respect

Honor the music and each other.

I

Integrity

Own your choices. Keep your word.

D

Discipline

Stay ready. Put in the work.

E

Excellence

Bring your best to every note.

“Directors establish expectations.
Student leaders establish culture.”

THE FAMILY DOESN’T END AT GRADUATION.

STAY IN
THE CIRCLE.

Students, parents, alumni, and fans—there’s a place for you in Tiger HQ. Share your moments. Celebrate the band. Stay connected.

ENTER THE TIGER FAN ZONE Videos · Game days · Alumni · Ways to support
Mighty Marching Tigers trombonist in front of the school’s tiger muralONCE A TIGER.
ALWAYS FAMILY.

06 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

GOT THE HEART?
WE’LL BUILD THE SOUND.

Never played before? We can teach you.

01 / STUDENTS

Start in the band room.

Introduce yourself to a director. Ask about current openings, choosing an instrument, and rehearsal expectations.

02 / PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Be part of the journey.

Connect with the band staff for the current schedule, participation details, and ways to support your student.

03 / ALUMNI & COMMUNITY

Help the next Tigers rise.

Ask the directors about volunteering, booster involvement, and program needs.

THE MOMENTS. THE MUSIC. THE MIGHTY TIGERS.

Life in the stripes.

From the practice room to the stadium. Our latest photos and videos.

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