Welcome! The Wakefield Band Parents are a group of parents and others dedicated to supporting and promoting the band program at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA. 

WHS Marching Band 2022-2023
WHS Marching Band 2022-2023

Get involved! Connect with other Wakefield Band Parents through our Facebook page or Google Group to stay informed.


Find out more. Read the FAQ!


2023-2024 Activities


Wakefield High School Band Calendar (all times and dates are subject to change)

November 8 – End of Season Marching Band Party 6:00 -8:00 pm

November 9-11 – Senior Regional Orchestra Event at Wakefield HS

December 14 – Winter Band and Guitar Concert 7:00 pm

January 6, 2024 – All District Band Auditions, McLean HS

January 10, 17, 31 – Evening Symphonic Band Rehearsals 6:00-9:00 pm

February 1-3 – All District Band Event, Oakton HS

February 7, 21 – Evening Symphonic Band Rehearsals 6:00-9:00 pm

February 24 – All Virginia Auditions, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

February 28 – Symphonic Band Pre-assessment Concert 7:00 pm

March 13 – Evening Symphonic Band Rehearsal 6:00-9:00 pm

March 14 – APS Concert Band Assessment, Wakefield HS

March 15-16 – District 12 Band Assessment, South Lakes HS

April 11-14 – Spring Music Department Trip to Myrtle Beach, SC

April 17 – W-L Jazz Pyramid Concert 6:00-9:00 pm

April 18-20 – All Virginia Band, Orchestra, and Choir Event, Richmond, VA

April 19-20 – Solo and Ensemble Festival, Carson MS

April 26, 27, May 3, 4 – Spring Musical

May 10 – Spring 2024 Jazz Café Fundraiser

May 22 – Spring Band and Guitar Concert 7:00 pm

June 5 – Marching Band Reading Session 6:00-8:00 pm

Contact Mr. Jessup with any questions at Henry.Jessup@apsva.us


2022-2023 Activities

May 12, 2023 — Jazz Café and Silent Auction fundraising event!

Jazz Cafe WHS Town Hall 2022
Wakefield High School Town Hall – Jazz Cafe and Silent Auction – Spring 2022

Support the Wakefield High School music program! Get involved in Tag Day and “Flocking” and Jazz Café and Silent Auction fundraising activities!


May 23, 2023 – Spring Concert


Symphonic & Concert Bands

Symphonic Band

Marching Band

Wakefield High School Marching Band