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.
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 17 – 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!
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
Marching Band
