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 WITH TAG DAY!
Parents, we will need your help in making this year another successful Tag Day event. We need volunteers to bring and distribute coffee, water, and donuts, as well as many more parents to drive students to and from their designated locations. Sign up here.
Stay Informed
Don’t miss out on important band details. Join our Google email group and Facebook page to stay up to date.
Google Email Group
Facebook
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 9/7/26 – Holiday
Tuesday 9/8/26 – Marching Band Rehearsal 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 9/9/26 – Marching Band Rehearsal 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 9/10/26 – Home Game vs John Lewis HS 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday 9/11/26 – No After School Band
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