Welcome to the Wakefield Band Parents website! We 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.


2023-2024 Activities

Marching Band – Fall 2023

(All times and dates subject to change)

June 7 – Marching Band Rehearsal – 6 PM – 8 PM

July 25-27 – Percussion Mini-Camp – 5 PM – 8 PM

August 7 thru August 25, Monday – Friday – Marching Band Camp
– August 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 – 3 PM – 9:30 PM
– August 14, 15, 16 – 8:30 AM – 3 PM
– August 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 – 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

August 25 – Friends and Family Preview Show – 7:30 PM

August 29 – Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

August 30 – Marching Band Rehearsal 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

August 31 — Home Football vs. Hayfield HS – 3:30 PM – 10 PM

Weekly After School Rehearsals in September and October
– Tuesdays – 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
– Wednesdays – 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
– Thursdays – 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

September 8 – Home Football Game vs. Yorktown HS – 3:30 PM – 10 PM

September 16 – Tag Day Fundraiser – 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

September 29 – Home Football Game vs. Westfield HS – 3:30 PM – 10 PM

September 30 – Herndon HS Marching Band Competition – All Day

October 7 – Woodgrove HS Marching Band Competition – All Day

October 13 – Home Football Game vs. Marshall HS (Homecoming) – 3:30 PM – 10 PM

October 21 – Freedom HS Marching Band Competition – All Day

October 25 – Marching Band Showcase at TBD – 3:30 PM – 9 PM

October 27 – Home Football Game vs. McLean HS (Senior Night) – 3:30 PM – 10 PM

October 28 – VBODA Marching Assessment at Liberty HS – All Day

November 3 – Away Football Game at W-L HS – 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

November 8 – End of Season Party – 6:00 PM – 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