WAKEFIELD HS MARCHING BAND CALENDAR 2026
(All times and dates subject to change)
Band Camp
Percussion Mini-Camp:
August 4, 5, and 6 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Marching Band Camp (NOT OPTIONAL)
August 10 thru August 28, Monday – Friday
– Week 1 – 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
– Week 2 – 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
– Week 3 – 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Regular Practice Schedule
Weekly After School Rehearsals Starting September 1
Tuesdays – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesdays – 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursdays – 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Exceptions:
Tuesday, September 22 is 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, September 23 is 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13 is 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 14 is 6:00 PM – 9:00 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)
Contact Mr. Jessup with any questions at Henry.Jessup@apsva.us