Marching Band

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

Freshman and incoming students are highly encouraged to attend our help sessions offered prior to auditions. Check the calendar for dates.
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

Front Ensemble Audition Expectations

Winds Auditions

Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
DV Band Room
Exercises: Brass & Woodwinds

Brass Audition Expectations

Woodwind Audition Expectations

Guard Auditions

Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm

2023 Summer Practice Schedule

All practices are mandatory unless otherwise noted
Summer Practices

Tues & Thurs
5:00 - 8:00 pm

May 30
June 1, 6, 8

Absences are allowed, but you are expected if in town
Pre Camp

6:00 - 9:00 am
&
5:00 - 8:00 pm

June 27, 28, 29

Mandatory

Band Camp Parent Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 pm

June 30

Mandatory

Band Camp

July 5 through July 9
Camp Shadow Pines

Mandatory

Post Camp

6:00 - 9:00 pm

July 13, 20

Mandatory

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