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.
Order band spirit wear!
Sign up now to donate food for the marching band on home football game days.
MEALS FOR THE BAND: The Wakefield Band parents provide food for the band before home football games. Band Dinner Contact: Melody Kisor – melodykisor@gmail.com
BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER: We also sell home-baked goods at football games. Bake sale contact: Melanie Mickelson – melanie.a.mickelson@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS: We need many volunteers for meals, bake sale, the field show, and more. Volunteer coordinator/ president: Megan Booth: mbooth_98@yahoo.com
Find out more. Read the FAQ!
2023-2024 Activities
Marching Band – Fall 2023
(All times and dates subject to change)
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
Sign up to provide meals for band camp.
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 23 – 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!
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
