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
Brass, Woodwinds & Guard
Front Ensemble
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tue 23 April
Thu 02 May
Drumline
Marching Band Auditions
2024-25 Season
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
Winds Auditions
Saturday 11 May 2024
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
DV Band Room
Exercises: Brass & Woodwinds
Guard Auditions
Saturday 11 May 2024
8:00 am – 11:30 pm