Welcome Incoming Band and Guard Families!
Thank you for your interest in our award-winning band program! The Desert Vista Thunder Marching Band is a Division 1 competitive marching band, 9x Division 1 ABODA State Champions, and 8x BOA Regional Championship Finalist. With an average membership of 120+ performers, we are one of the largest high school marching bands in the state of Arizona, welcoming Freshman through Seniors, from beginners to advanced musicians and athletes. We realize that you may have many questions at the start of your journey with us, and we hope to answer as many of your questions as we can on this page.
For questions, email us at welcome@thunderband.org. We look forward to welcoming you to the Desert Vista Thunder Marching Band family!
Color Guard & Marching Band Trailers
Get a feel for the marching band and guard programs here at DV!
2023 Spring Training
Drum Major Workshop
Mondays
3:45 - 4:30 pm
April 3, 10, 17, 24
Woodwinds & Brass
Tuesdays
6:00 - 8:30 pm
April 4, 18, 25
May 2
Color Guard
Tuesdays & Thursday
6:00 - 8:30 pm
April 25, 27
May 2, 4
Front Ensemble
Tuesdays & Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 pm
April 25
May 2, 4, 9, 11
Drumline
Tuesdays & Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 pm
April 25
May 2, 9, 11 & 16
Marching Band Auditions
2023-24 Season
Drumline Auditions
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Band Room
Drum Major Auditions
Monday, May 1, 2023
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Front Ensemble Auditions
Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Band Room
Exercises: Winter Line Packet
Winds Auditions
Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
DV Band Room
Exercises: Brass & Woodwinds
Guard Auditions
Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm