Grapevine HS band invited to perform before Post Malone concert

Grapevine HS band preparing for Post Malone concert

Grapevine High School's band is getting ready for a big performance this weekend before Post Malone's concert.

GRAPEVINE, Texas - The members of Grapevine High School’s marching band will perform at a tailgate party for Post Malone’s concert this week at AT&T Stadium.

Post Malone performing on stage in January, May and July of 2023. (Dave Simpson/Miikka Skaffari/Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

The backstory:

The radio station Mix 102.9 came up with the idea to invite the band since Malone graduated from Grapevine High in 2013.

Band Director James Reese talked about the email he received.

"It was essentially asking, it was just sort of a feeler email like hey would you be interested in going outside of AT&T Stadium before the concert and having your kids play some Post Malone stuff. And our immediate response to that was absolutely. That's a lot of fun. That's a really cool unique opportunity. We just have some logistics that we need to work through. And we would like to bring everyone. So, you know, we jumped on that as fast as we could," he said.

What they're saying:

The students’ reaction to the invite was captured on video.

Grapevine HS band invited to perform with Post Malone

Member of Grapevine High School's band will perform at a tailgate party for Post Malone's concert next week at AT&T Stadium.

"I just remember my jaw absolutely dropping," said senior drum major Maia Abed. "All my friends were huddled around together and we just started screaming, holding each other, clapping our hands. The emotion was just too the roof."

"I'm just incredibly grateful for the opportunity that not only provides me but my fellow band members getting to see someone so inspiring who not only gives back to his community. It's a great role model to have for everyone in the band program," said Elizabeth Marling, another senior drum major.

What's next:

The band now has about a week to learn five of Malone’s songs.

He takes the stage on Friday in Arlington.

The students are super-excited and said they’re hoping they’ll get the chance to meet him.