Welcome! The Wakefield Band Parents are a group of parents and others dedicated to supporting and promoting the outstanding band program at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia.
SIGN UP NOW TO HELP
We need our band families’ help to make sure our students are ready to perform! Sign up below to help with meals and other needs for this week. Every dish, donation, and helping hand makes a difference!
~MEALS & VOLUNTEERS~
Wednesday, October 21– APS Marching Band Showcase at Wakefield:
Parent volunteers are needed to help with concessions, uniforms, and pit crew.
Concession Set-Up/Sales, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Concession Sales/Clean-Up, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pit Crew, help with instruments, the sound system, and props
Uniform Crew, help with fitting
Sign up to bring food and volunteer:
2026 Marching Band Football Game Sign Up Genius
Make a monetary donation instead:
Wakefield Marching Band Donation
Saturday, October 24 – VBODA at Patriot High School:
Parent volunteers are needed to help make competition day run smoothly! We need volunteers for Brunch, Pit Crew, Bus Chaperones, and Uniform Crew. Brunch will be served before the competition.
Sign up to volunteer:
2026 Marching Band Competition Sign Up Genius
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Volunteer
Help ensure the band season continues to run smoothly. Lookout for the many opportunities to get involved. Parents, family, and friends are encouraged to help out.
2026-2027 Activities
Weekly Band Schedule
Monday 10/19/26 – No After School Band
Tuesday 10/20/26 – Marching Band Rehearsal 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 10/21/26 – APS Marching Band Showcase 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 10/22/26 – Marching Band Rehearsal 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Friday 10/23/26 – Marching Band Rehearsal 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday 10/24/26 – VBODA State Assessment at Patriot HS 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Wakefield performs at 3:45 PM
Marching Band Performances
August 28 – Home Game vs. Rock Ridge – 3:30 PM – 10 PM
September 10 – Home Game vs. John Lewis – 3:30 PM – 10 PM
September 19 – Tag Day Fundraiser – 8 AM – 2 PM
September 26 – Herndon HS Competition – All Day
October 2 – Home Game vs. Washington-Liberty – 3:30 PM – 10 PM (Homecoming)
October 9 – Home Game vs. Langley HS – 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
October 10 – Oakton HS Competition – All Day
October 16 – Away Game vs. Yorktown HS – 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
October 17 – Woodgrove HS Competition – All Day
October 21 – Marching Band Showcase at Wakefield – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
October 24 – VBODA Marching Assessment at Patriot HS – All Day
October 30 – Halloween Parades at Elementary Schools – 10 AM – 3 PM
October 30 – Home Game vs. Herndon HS – 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Senior Night)
Jazz Café and Silent Auction
Support the Wakefield High School music program! Get involved in Tag Day in the fall and the outstanding Jazz Café and Silent Auction in the spring! More details coming soon.
Questions & Comments
Contact Mr. Jessup with any questions at Henry.Jessup@apsva.us