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!

2024 Spring Training

Drum Major Workshop

3:45 - 4:30 pm

Mon  01 April
Mon  08 April
Mon  15 April
Mon  22 April
Brass, Woodwinds & Guard
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Mon  08 April
Tue  16 April
Mon  22 April
Thu  02 May
Sat  04 May
Thu  09 May
Front Ensemble

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tue  23 April
Thu  02 May

Drumline

Marching Band Auditions

2024-25 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  16 April 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Band Room
(end time may change)

Drum Major Auditions

Monday 29 April 2024
3:45 - 6:45 pm

Front Ensemble Auditions

Saturday 04 May 2024
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Band Room
Exercises: Winter Line Packet

Front Ensemble Audition Expectations

Winds Auditions

Saturday 11 May 2024
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
DV Band Room
Exercises: Brass & Woodwinds

Brass Audition Expectations

Woodwind Audition Expectations

Guard Auditions

Saturday 11 May 2024
8:00 am – 11:30 pm

2024 Summer Practice Schedule

All practices are mandatory unless otherwise noted
Marching Band Picnic

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mon  17 June
DV Cafeteria

for new & old band families!

Summer Practices

5:00 - 8:00 pm
Tues & Thurs

June 4, 6, 11, 13

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

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

June 18, 19, 20

Mandatory

Band Camp Parent Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Fri  21 June
DV Auditorium

Mandatory

Band Camp

June 24 through June 29
Camp Shadow Pines

Mandatory

Post Camp

6:00 - 9:00 pm

July 18, 22, 25

Mandatory

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