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Hello Marching Statesmen families! Just a friendly reminder that we have a
Band Parents Organization meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the band room!
All parents are invited to attend!
| | THE 2026 MARCHING STATESMEN SEASON! | Make sure to check the Marshall Band website (www.marshallband.org)
for the most up-to-date calendar! | | |
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 15
- 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: After-school Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
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7:00 PM: Band Parent Organization (BPO) Meeting in GCM Band Room (All are welcome!)
Wednesday, September 16
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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Evening Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
(Note: Mr. V needs 5-6 strong parent volunteers who can help with lifting/positioning a very heavy floor prop, and assist with cutting out the “black hole” circle from the large rectangular floor fabric. Please email president@marshallband.org to volunteer to help with this on Wednesday at 6:00PM. More details will be provided at BPO meeting.)
Thursday, September 17
- 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: After-school Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
| | SIGN UP FOR OUR FIRST FIELD PERFORMANCE! | | Our next HOME Varsity Football Game is on Friday, September 25, and will feature the Marching Statesmen’s first field performance of the season during halftime! Sign-up is now open to help with concessions, uniforms, stadium stands, props, pit equipment—and more! Shifts are available before, during, and after the game! | | GET READY FOR MARINE CORPS INVITATIONAL! | |
Our first competition event is... on the horizon!
Sign up below to VOLUNTEER to assist with the Marine Corps Invitational
at GCM or at the competition venue on October 3, 2026.
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Mr. Vesilind will provide a detailed timeline of the days’ events the week of the competition—which will include rehearsal call time at Marshall HS for performers, truck loading time, bus loading time, final performance time (currently listed on the competition program as 6:18 PM), and approximate return time to Marshall HS.
Students will meet at GCM, rehearse, load trucks and buses, travel to Annapolis, rehearse in warm-up location, perform on the field, return to trucks/buses to store instruments and uniforms, then gather in stands to watch the performances of the remaining bands. The event will conclude with an awards ceremony at 8:30 PM.
After awards ceremony, students will load buses and return to Marshall HS.
Families: This is a fabulous event showcasing a variety of bands from up and down the east coast! Spectators are invited and encouraged to attend the competition to cheer on the Marching Statesmen Band & Colorguard! You can meet us at the stadium in Annapolis or you can meet up at GCM at departure time and follow the buses!
For more information about the event from the organizers (including ticket purchase, parking fees, and clear-bag policy), please visit the US BANDS: MARINE CORPS INVITATIONAL webpage.
| | NON-VARSITY FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS SHIFTS! | | Next Freshman / JV Football games at home are on October 1! Please sign up if you can help! Other opportunities include:10/8, and 10/29. Thank you! | | Next Field Hockey home game is tomorrow, Sept. 14, and slots for that are filled! Hooray! We can still use one more volunteer for Thursday, Sept. 17! Other dates remaining for field hockey are: 9/23, 9/28, and 10/6! | | Thank you to volunteers Lara Fabiano, Oliver Bowen, Dev Crance, Ari Huamani, and Amy Friedrich-Karnik, who worked concessions this past week! We appreciate all our volunteers! 🩵❤️🩵 | | |
Please be on the lookout in the coming weeks for the following Sign-Ups:
- VMBC SHENANDOAH VALLEY MARCHING INVITATIONAL COMPETITION (10/10)
- VARSITY HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME v. McLean (10/16)
- VARSITY HOME FOOTBALL GAME (8th Grade Night) v. Wakefield (10/23)
- VMBC SOUTH COUNTY HS COMPETITION (10/24)
- VIENNA HALLOWEEN PARADE (10/28)
- FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOWCASE at GCM (11/4)
- VARSITY HOME FOOTBALL GAME (Senior Recognition Night) v. Herndon (11/6)
- VMBC CHAMPIONSHIPS (11/7)
- FALL BANQUET FOOD CONTRIBUTION & DECORATING (11/10)
| | The Success of our Marching Statesmen season is made possible by our many parent volunteers! We ask that ALL parents commit to signing up for at least 8 shifts/tasks during marching band season to support our band program. | | MARCHING STATESMEN SPECTATOR SPIRIT WEAR & ACCESSORIES SHOP! | | |
Need some Marching Statesmen Swag to show your Spectator Support?
Our Spectator Spirit Shop will launch THIS WEEK and will be open for two weeks before orders are closed. (Link will be sent when the store is live!) All orders will be shipped to the GCM band room and we will notify you when available for pickup.
Spectator Spirit Wear Shop will feature:
- Marching Statesmen Blankets
- Marshall Band Portable Stadium Chairs
- Marching Statesmen Rain Jackets
- Marching Statesmen Fleece Jackets
- ...and more!
| | STUDENT SPOTLIGHT RETURNS | |
We love to shine a spotlight on the music-related activities and individual achievements of Marshall Band students! If you are involved in a music-related organization outside of Marshall Band or have received a special music honor or award, please send an email to communications@marshallband.org or president@marshallband.org (along with a photo to accompany the activity if you have one). We will feature you/your student with a shoutout on our Student Spotlight section of the Marshall Band website!
Showcasing these music-related activities and accolades not only encourages support for one another, but also allows other band students and families to see what music and instrumental opportunities are available in our area for students to explore outside of Marshall Band.
| | SHARE YOUR MARCHING BAND PHOTOS! | Have any photos taken from the Marching Band Season that you’d love to share? We’d love to see them! Please upload any favorite moments from throughout the season to our shared Google Drive — from practices and games to competitions, special events, and everything in between. We’d love your help in capturing all the fun, excitement, and memories from the marching band season! | | |
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
- 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: After-school Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: CHIPOTLE restaurant night fundraiser
(8461 Leesburg Pike near Container Store) for dine-in, carry-out, and online pickup orders only. Promo Code: TW7YZ62 should be used for mobile orders, but DELIVERY is excluded from the promotion!
Wednesday, September 23
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Evening Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
Thursday, September 24
- 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: After-school Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
Friday, September 25
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7:00 PM: Varsity HOME Football Game v. Madison
(Students: Call time will be provided to you by Mr. V and section leaders!)
Tuesday, September 29
- 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: After-school Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 30
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Evening Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
Thursday, October 1
- 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM: After-school Marching Statesmen Rehearsal
Saturday, October 3
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ALL DAY: MARINE CORPS INVITATIONAL in Annapolis, MD
(*This is a REQUIRED competition event for all Marching Statesmen Band & Guard members! Mr. Vesilind will send out a detailed timeline of events during the week of competition.)
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