Join the Centreville High School Wildcat Band!
Throughout the school year band students TRAVEL to many places! In recent years the Wildcat Band has travelled to :
FLORIDA, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, HAWAII, VIRGINIA BEACH, ATLANTA and more!
Questions?
Contact Melissa Hall, Band Director
703-802-5457
Marching Band FAQs
Marching Band (aka the Wildcat Marching Band) is an activity that combines music and movement to create performances that are both entertaining and educational. The Wildcat Marching Band is recognized as one of the most popular and beloved student activities in the Centreville High School community!
Any students signed up for a band class at CVHS is eligible to participate. Students not enrolled in a band class have the opportunity to participate as a member of the Color Guard only.
No. Marching Band begins a few weeks before school starts with our summer camp. The season usually ends in early November, typically around the end of the 1st quarter.
Marching band starts on our around August 1st each year.
Following your first day, summer marching band rehearsals continue Monday-Friday for two weeks. There will be some additional dates in the week leading up to the start of school (details to come). These dates serve as the backbone of our season and our students’ success. We respectfully request that families coordinate summer travel and vacation plans outside of these dates. Please contact Melissa Hall directly with any questions about this.
We typically perform at all varsity home football games, one (1) away football game and 3-4 marching band competitions each season. Varsity football games usually occur on Friday nights and competition performances begin in late September and occur on Saturdays.
No. Once school begins, the marching band practices after school three (3) days a week. The general practice schedule is:
○ Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 3:15PM-5:15PM
○ Color Guard and/or Percussion may vary from this schedule. TBD
- "All the moments that I have spent with friends that I have become close with, working towards a common goal, make it a great experience.”
- “The joy on everyone's faces, from freshman to seniors, after we completed a successful show was so priceless and full of happiness. It was truly an unforgettable moment.”
- “I think it allowed me to create a few friendships that I treasured in my four years. It also challenged me with new music and through that, I was able to gauge how much I grew as a musician and the skills I have developed over time.”
- “I think that band was the best way to express myself. It gave me a place to forget all that was going on in school, and just play music. It was a great way to become more connected with the people around me.”
- “It didn’t just affect my high school experience, it shaped it. My life revolved around marching band and the lessons I gained from that applied to everyday life, not just band.”
- “It made me have to schedule better and constantly work on my time management.”
- “Band taught me so many important skills such as leadership, patience, and helpfulness. If it weren’t for band, I would not be as confident and happy as I am now.”
- “I’ve gained leadership skills in the sense that I’m now able to more comfortably talk to a large group of people and to different people.”
- “I think I've gained patience, tenacity, and leadership skills from marching band.”
- Sign up for BAND when picking your classes for next year.
- When marching band sign-up information is distributed (through your middle school band class), make sure you sign up by the deadline. Numbers are needed to plan so your commitment is important.
- If interested in Color Guard, participate in tryouts (TBD) to be considered for the team.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Hall, Band Director: mahall3@fcps.edu, 703-802-5457