2 Marching Band

Yes, however, students must be enrolled in a band class at Desert Vista to play an instrument in the Marching Band, and go through an audition to be accepted into the program.  Color Guard students, important members of the Marching Band, do not have to be enrolled in a band class to participate, but are […]

Yes.  As of Fall 2016, Marching Band is a one semester (0.5 credit) class, MUS300. Also, students who complete three years of Marching Band (Color Guard included) will fulfill their high school requirement of 1 credit of PE.

You are expected to attend all Marching Band practices and performances.  There are no extra players to fill in your place.  Any absence leaves a hole in the band.

Wear a mostly white t-shirt, athletic shorts, socks and walking/running shoes to practice.  No flip flops!  You cannot learn proper marching technique with the wrong footwear.  A hat and sunglasses are strongly recommended.  On cooler mornings, wear a black, dark blue or grey sweatshirt.  After morning practice, you will have time to change into your

Yes, but it is recommended that they do not do both at the same time.  If a student is a member of the Marching Band, it is recommended that this becomes their “Fall activity” and they chose not to participate in another Fall sport. However, if a student is passionate about being in an athletic

No.  We have students that are involved in all aspects of student organizations, clubs, and sports.  Students do have to learn to manage their time wisely to be involved in several school activities, but it can be done and has been done successfully for many years.

Yes!  Many band students take honors, AP or DE classes.  The band is well represented in the National Honor Society, Student Government and other academic and leadership organizations.

No! You only get four years!  You don’t want to miss being a part of the Desert Vista Thunder Band. What could be better than starting high school with 150 friends to support you through your first year?  And you’ll always have a lunch buddy.

All wind and brass instrument players are encouraged to rent a marching instrument.  You don’t want to put a fine concert instrument through the wear and tear marching entails. The band program has a limited number of instruments that can be rented for the school year for a nominal cost. Percussion instruments are provided by

The alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bari saxophone, clarinet, piccolo, mellophone (french horn), baritone (trombone), trumpet, and sousaphone (tuba).