February 2026 Newsletter
2026-2027 Course Scheduling
As we enter February, rising 10th-12th grade students are beginning their course selection process for next year. Visit this slide show for details about the following course selections, which are available for all band students:
Percussion Ensemble 925015
This is a percussion-only course open to all students. Students in this course will serve as the percussion sections for the Concert or Symphonic bands, as well as participate in Percussion Ensembles of their own.
Band 923315
This is the Concert Band course. There is no audition for this group. Open to all woodwind and brass students with at least one year of experience on their instruments.
Advanced Band 923415
This is the Symphonic Band course. It is an auditioned group (see below) and open to all woodwind and brass students.
Advanced Band 923416
This is the Wind Ensemble course. It is an auditioned group (see below), and is the most advanced band class offered to students. This course is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion students.
All students enrolled in an Advanced Band course that also participate in Marching Band will receive a 0.5 honors-weighted credit.
Ensemble Auditions
Ensemble auditions take place in April. Students will receive audition materials at the end of February. The auditions are required for all students who wish to take either Advanced Band course.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please consider supporting our students at the All-District Band Event on February 5-7. 2026. We are seeking volunteers and donations! Donations of chips, snacks, and candy will be accepted now through the event. For volunteer opportunities, visit https://www.hayfieldbands.org/boosters/.
Concert Band Assessments
Concert Band Assessments are quickly approaching! The Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble will all participate in assessments on Wednesday, March 11 or Thursday, March 12 at West Potomac High School. We will know specifics in the coming weeks, but please do everything you can to keep these dates open so we can avoid any potential conflicts.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, February 5 - Saturday, February 7 All-DIstrict Band Event @ Hayfield Secondary
Tuesday, February 10 Concert Band Rehearsal; 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, February 11 Symphonic Band Rehearsal; 3:00-4:30pm; Wind Ensemble Rehearsal; 6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, February 24 Concert Band Rehearsal; 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, February 25 Symphonic Band Rehearsal; 3:00-4:30pm
Thursday, February 26 Pre-Assessment Concert; HS bands begin at 7:00pm
Saturday, February 28 All-VIrginia Band Auditions at JMU
Monday, March 9 Concert Band Rehearsal; 3:00-4:30pm
Tuesday, March 10 Symphonic Band Rehearsal; 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, March 11 - Thursday, March 12 VBODA Concert Band Assessments @ WPHS