Marching Hawks Week of October 19 Schedule

The Marching Hawks perform Dare to Dream at the Woodgrove Classic, October 17, 2026.

Congratulations to the Marching Hawks on their third place finish in their class and their best color guard caption at the Woodgrove Classic this past weekend!

This week, we have the Hayfield homecoming parade and football game on Friday, October 23. The band will perform Dare to Dream before the football game on Friday because homecoming festivities will occur at halftime. The Marching Hawks will perform at the 2026 VBODA State Marching Band Assessment on Saturday, October 24. The band will finish the weekend by performing in the Hayfield Farms Halloween parade on Sunday, October 25—a fun and candy-filled way to give back to the community that consistently supports our band!

As always, the Hayfield Band Boosters are organizing volunteers to support the Marching Hawks at these events. Please sign up to volunteer using SignUpGenius.

This Week’s Schedule

Monday, October 19 – Sectionals, 3:00-5:00pm

Tuesday, October 20 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm

Wednesday, October 21 – Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm

Thursday, October 22 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm

Friday, October 23 – Home Football Game vs. Falls Church (and Homecoming Parade)

• 3:15 PM – Student Call Time, move to Door 2 for parade lineup

• 4:00 PM – Homecoming Parade through Hayfield Farms

• 4:30 PM – Dinner

• 5:30 PM – Warm-Up in Lot

• 6:40 PM – Pregame performance of Dare to Dream due to homecoming festivities

• 7:00 PM – Game Starts

• 10:00 PM (approx.) – Game ends, return to band room, store all equipment and uniforms

• 10:30 PM (approx.) – Dismissal

Saturday, October 24 – VBODA Marching Band Assessment at Patriot HS (see below)

Sunday, October 25 – Hayfield Farms Halloween Parade (see below)

VBODA Marching Band Assessment at Patriot HS

Saturday, October 24

The Marching Hawks final Saturday show of the year is at Patriot High School, 10504 Kettle Run Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181, at 12:15pm. If you would like to see Dare to Dream performed in a quiet stadium with an attentive crowd, this is your very last opportunity to do so.

• 7:30am - Students arrive; load truck, change into uniforms

• 9:15am - Load buses, depart Hayfield Secondary School

• 10:15pm - Arrive, Patriot High School

• 11:05am - Warm-Up Time (Warm-Up Area D)

• 12:15pm - PERFORMANCE TIME: Dare to Dream 2026!

Following our performance, we will go back to the buses immediately to depart. We will leave as soon as possible.

• 1:00pm - Depart Patriot HS

• 2:00pm - Arrive, Hayfield Secondary School, unload equipment and store uniforms

• 2:30pm - Dismissal

What to Bring

• All uniform items: 2026 Marching Hawks T-Shirt, Drillmasters/Guard Shoes, LONG black socks, shorts to wear under uniform for a quick change after our performance, hair products for students with long hair

• Breakfast to eat before and after the morning rehearsal; students are not permitted to leave the Hayfield campus after morning rehearsal

• Refillable Water Bottles

• Money for concessions at the event after our performance

Hayfield Farms Halloween Parade

Sunday, October 25

• 2:00pm – Student call time, Hayfield Band Room – we will walk to the Hayfield Pool for the start of the parade

• 3:00pm – Parade Start

• 3:15pm – Performance in Hayfield Farms Park

• 3:40pm – Walk back to school; dismiss.

Marching Hawks Week of October 12 Schedule

This week, the Marching Hawks are back to work preparing for their next competition at Woodgrove High School on Saturday, October 17th. While there’s no home football game this Friday, the band will rehearse Friday from 3:15pm to 5:00pm.

There are still a few volunteer opportunities available for the competition. Please check SignUpGenius to see what roles are still open and sign up for the role that interests you. If you can’t volunteer but still want to see the Dare to Dream show, come out to the Woodgrove Classic at 5:00pm on Saturday. After this weekend, there’s only one more opportunity to see the students perform this show in competition.

This Week’s Schedule

Monday, October 12 – NO SCHOOL, no sectionals/rehearsal

Tuesday, October 13 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm

Wednesday, October 14 – Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm

Thursday, October 15 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm

Friday, October 16 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:00pm

Saturday, October 17 – Competition #3 at Woodgrove HS

Woodgrove Classic Schedule, Saturday October 17

The Woodgrove Classic is at Woodgrove High School, 36811 Allder School Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132. The Marching Hawks perform Dare to Dream at 5:00pm.

• 9:30am - Students arrive; move all equipment to stadium

• 10:00am - Rehearsal in stadium

• 12:00pm - Rehearsal ends, load truck, change into uniforms, eat lunch

• 2:00pm - Load buses, depart Hayfield Secondary School

• 3:15pm - Arrive, Woodgrove HS

• 4:00pm - Warm-Up Time (Warm-Up Area B)

• 5:00pm - PERFORMANCE TIME: Dare to Dream

Following our performance, we will stay in uniform and move into the bleachers to watch the remaining two performances in our group, then awards for Groups 1-4. After awards, we will go back to the buses to change, then back into the stadium for the remainder of the show.

• 8:45pm - Move back to buses; depart Woodgrove HS

• 10:00pm - Arrive at Hayfield, unload equipment, store uniforms, clean areas

• 10:30pm - Dismissal

All students are expected to stay until dismissal to ensure all equipment and uniforms are properly stored.

What to Bring

• All uniform items: 2026 Marching Hawks T-Shirt, Drillmasters/Guard Shoes, LONG black socks, shorts to wear under uniform for a quick change after our performance, hair products for students with long hair

• Lunch to eat after morning rehearsal; students are not permitted to leave the Hayfield campus after morning rehearsal

• Refillable water bottles

• Money for concessions at the event after our performance

Marching Hawks Week of October 5 Schedule

The Marching Hawks play the fight song as the Hayfield Hawks football team enters the stadium on Friday, October 2, 2026. More photos from the game are available in this gallery.

The Marching Hawks had another successful outing on Saturday! The band earned second place in Group V-A competition at the USBands Regional Marching Contest in Annapolis, Maryland, earning caption awards for best music and best color guard! We are especially thankful for the band family volunteers who helped throughout the day, as well as those who helped the band move inside due to the weather at last Friday’s football game.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Marching Hawks, spots are running out! Sign up for a slot on SignUpGenius.

This Week’s Schedule

Note that there is no home football game this week, nor is there a marching contest this Saturday.

Monday, October 5 – Sectional; 3-5pm (no color guard)

Tuesday, October 6 – Rehearsal; 3:15-5:15pm

Wednesday, October 7 – Rehearsal; 5:30-8:30pm (PSAT/SAT day – early release; please plan accordingly)

Thursday, October 8 – Rehearsal; 3:15-5:15pm

Marching Hawks Week of September 28 Schedule

The Marching Hawks, joined by eighth graders, play in the stands as the Hayfield Hawks football team hosts the Edison Eagles on September 25, 2026. Check out the gallery for more photos from the game.

This week includes the first concert band performance of the year on Tuesday at 7 PM, a home football game Friday night, and the second marching contest at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 3. A few volunteer slots are still available at the football game and the contest. Join other band family members supporting the band on SignUpGenius.

This Week’s Schedule

Monday, September 28 – Guard Sectionals ONLY

Tuesday, September 29 – NO REHEARSAL (Come see the Hayfield Bands Fall Concert, 7:00pm!)

Wednesday, September 30 – Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm

Thursday, October 1 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm

Friday, October 2 – Home Football vs. West Potomac HS

• 3:15-5:30 PM – At any time, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students can go to the Orchestra room to have their band portraits taken. Guard will do theirs in uniform on Saturday.

• 4:30 PM – Dinner, Change into uniforms

• 5:30 PM – Warm-Up in Lot

• 7:00 PM – Game Starts

• 8:15 PM (approx.) – Halftime performance of Dare to Dream

• 10:00 PM (approx.) – Game ends, return to band room, store all equipment and uniforms

• 10:30 PM (approx.) – Dismissal

USBands Regional Marching Contest, Saturday, October 3

This contest is at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium located at 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401. Parking at the USBands Annapolis show on Saturday is PAID parking. If you are coming to spectate, or driving yourself as a volunteer, it is highly recommended that you pre-purchase parking online. Also, note that the stadium utilizes a clear bag policy.

8:00 AM - Students arrive at Hayfield Secondary, load truck, change into uniforms

10:00 AM - Load buses, depart Hayfield Secondary School

11:30 AM - Arrive, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

12:18 PM - Warm-Up Time

1:25 PM - PERFORMANCE TIME: Dare to Dream!

Following our performance, we will go back to the buses quickly to change, then head back into the stadium to watch the remaining performances.

2:25 PM - Exhibition performance from the Towson University Marching Band

2:40 PM - A-Class Awards Ceremony

5:00 PM - Move back to buses, depart Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

6:15 PM - Arrive at Hayfield, unload equipment, store uniforms, clean areas

6:45 PM - Dismissal

All students are expected to stay until dismissal to ensure all equipment and uniforms are properly stored.

What to Bring for the Contest

• All uniform items: 2026 Marching Hawks T-Shirt, Drillmasters/Guard Shoes, LONG black socks, shorts to wear under uniform for a quick change after our performance, hair products for students with long hair

• Breakfast to eat on the way to Annapolis

• Refillable Water Bottles

• Money for concessions at the event after our performance

Fall Concert Tonight, Tuesday, Sep. 29 at 7 PM

Join us tonight, September 29, 2026 at 7 PM, for the Hayfield Bands’ fall concert at the Hayfield Secondary School auditorium. The Hayfield Symphonic Band, Hayfield Wind Ensemble, and the Wind Ensemble Percussion Section will perform. The concert features works by Hoeffle, Powell, Carrick, and a moving performance of Omar Thomas’s Shenandoah.

The concert program is available here.

The performance is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary.