[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”bottom”][vc_column][ultimate_info_banner banner_title=”New Member Information” button_link=”|||” info_alignment=”ib3-info-left” info_effect=”zoomIn” banner_image=”id^19320|url^https://thunderband.org/thunderband/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TopBanner-MBNewMember-White.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^TopBanner-MBNewMember-White|description^null” banner_size=”400″ ib3_alignment=”ultb3-img-bottom-center” button_color=”#ffffff” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_text_hover_color=”#c99700″ title_color=”#ffffff” desc_color=”#c99700″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”WELCOME INCOMING BAND AND GUARD FAMILIES” main_heading_color=”#000000″ spacer=”line_only” spacer_position=”bottom” line_height=”2″ line_color=”#c99700″ line_width=”100″ spacer_margin=”margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]Thank you for your interest in our award-winning band program!  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. If you still have questions after reviewing the information here, please feel free to email us at welcome@thunderband.org, and we will try our best to help you.

Please click on the buttons below for short videos highlighting our band and color guard programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ult_buttons btn_title=”Band Trailer Video” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FuGHkAJcb2fs||target:%20_blank|” btn_align=”ubtn-center” btn_size=”ubtn-large” btn_title_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#c99700″ btn_anim_effect=”ulta-shrink” btn_bg_color_hover=”#47658b” btn_title_color_hover=”#ffffff” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_border_style=”solid” btn_color_border=”#c99700″ btn_color_border_hover=”#47658b” btn_border_size=”1″ btn_radius=”35″ btn_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ult_buttons btn_title=”Guard Trailer Video” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FSrT5cSN_1pI||target:%20_blank|” btn_align=”ubtn-center” btn_size=”ubtn-large” btn_title_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#c99700″ btn_anim_effect=”ulta-shrink” btn_bg_color_hover=”#47658b” btn_title_color_hover=”#ffffff” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_border_style=”solid” btn_color_border=”#c99700″ btn_color_border_hover=”#47658b” btn_border_size=”1″ btn_radius=”35″ btn_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are proud of the program that we have built here at Desert Vista, and we look forward to welcoming you personally and getting to know you better.

GO BIG BLUE![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#e5e5e5″][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Is Marching Band For Me?” main_heading_color=”#000000″ spacer=”line_only” spacer_position=”bottom” line_height=”2″ line_color=”#c99700″ line_width=”100″ spacer_margin=”margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]Marching Band is rewarding and fun, and it provides a great way for incoming students to get to know the school and make friends. However, it also takes a lot of time and dedication, so it’s a good idea to get all the facts before deciding to join. Please review the information here to get a feel for what is involved.[/vc_column_text][info_list position=”top” style=”circle with_bg” icon_bg_color=”#e5e5e5″ icon_color=”#0d233f” font_size_icon=”42″ icon_border_style=”solid” icon_border_size=”1″ border_color=”#0d233f” eg_br_width=”1″][info_list_item list_title=”1. VIEW THE SCHEDULE” list_icon=”Defaults-calendar”]Visit the Practice Schedule page to get an understanding of the time commitment involved.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”2. VIEW THE FAQ” list_icon=”Defaults-question”]Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to see the answers to the most common questions.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”3. EMAIL THE BAND” list_icon=”Defaults-envelope-o”]After viewing the schedule and FAQ, if you still have questions, please feel free to email us at welcome@thunderband.org, and we will try our best to answer your questions.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_column_text]

Once you determine that Marching Band is the right activity for you (and we hope it is!), follow the steps under “Getting Started” below to register.

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Start the clearance process as soon as possible. Part is done online, part requires uploaded documents. You can add the required documentation as you get it. This is a separate registration from MB registration. You must complete both.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Get Your Sports Physical” list_icon=”DV-Icon-Set-1-stethoscope”]See your own doctor, go to a clinic, or attend the Sports Physical event offered at DV. Doctor must complete and sign the required forms, available through the AIA registration link above. Completed documents must then be uploaded to your AIA account to complete your clearance.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Register For Marching Band” list_icon=”Defaults-laptop” info_list_link_apply=”container” info_list_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fthunderband.org%2Fmarching-band%2Fregistration%2F|||”]This is separate from AIA Clearance paperwork. It gives us the band-specific information we need to place you in our program.
Click here to go to the Registration page.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Attend A New Member Help Session” list_icon=”DV-Icon-Set-1-hand-shake” info_list_link_apply=”container” info_list_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fthunderband.org%2Fmarching-band%2Fmbschedule%2F|title:Practice%20Schedule||”]Not required but strongly encouraged.
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Sports Physical must be completed after March 1.
AIA Clearance must be completed before May 5.

  • You may start the registration process, then add the additional “E-SIGNATURE” documents at a later date.
  • Students will not be able to participate in any Marching Band activities after May 15th without this process being completed.
  • Create only ONE account per family
  • Main login should be the primary guardian – not the student
  • Registration year = The upcoming school year (i.e., if you are registering for the Marching Band season beginning summer 2021, you would choose “2021-2022”)
  • Sport = Band
  • DV Athletic Fee is paid directly to Desert Vista during book distribution in July
  • All additional Marching Band fees are paid directly to DVBB

For more information on the DV Activities Registration process, please see the Desert Vista Athletics Registration page.

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These documents reference the Marching Band Exercises, which are protected content.
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Please visit our Band Boosters Committees page to find out more about the DVBB and how you can help!

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DCI (Drum Corps International) is a marching organization devoted to high-level marching arts.

During the summer, MCC hosts a local DCI competition that all marching band members are encouraged to attend.

Drums Across the Desert
Monday, June 29, 2020
7:30 PM
Mesa Community College

Tickets go on sale March 1, 2020

  • Highly recommended for marching band members.
  • Check out high-level marching arts and see some of the best marching bands in the world.
  • Support The Academy!!! This is our local chapter of DCI in which many current and former DV Marching Band members have participated.

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