Marching Hawks Week of September 7 Schedule
The Marching Hawks perform in the stands at South County High School, September 3, 2026.
Two Big Weeks
We have two big weeks approaching for our Marching Hawks students! This week is our first home football game on Thursday night, and next week is our first competition at Colgan High School on Saturday, September 19. We need lots of volunteers to help in all facets of the marching band, including chaperones, donations, and support at the competition. Let’s band together and support our students! Visit this SignUpGenius to see how you can help.
This Week
Tuesday, September 8 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm
Wednesday, September 9 – Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, September 10 – HOME Football vs. St. Michaels
4:30pm – Students arrive, dinner provided (Paisanos Pizza)
5:00pm – Students change into uniform; percussion move equipment to lot/stadium
5:30pm – Rehearsal in band lot
6:40pm – Move to stadium for Pregame
6:50pm – Pregame
7:00pm – Game starts
8:15pm (approx.) – Halftime Performance of Dare to Dream
10:00pm (approx..) – Game ends, return to band room, store equipment and uniforms
10:30pm – Dismissal; all students are expected to stay for dismissal
What to Bring – Home Football Games
2026 Marching Hawks T-Shirts, Drillmasters/Guard shoes, LONG black socks, water bottles, money for concessions after halftime performance
Looking Ahead to Next Week
Monday, September 14 – Sectionals, 3:00-5:00pm or at discretion of captain/instructor
Tuesday, September 15 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm
Wednesday, September 16 – Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, September 17 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm
Friday, September 18 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm
Saturday, September 19 – Competition #1 – Colgan Classic See Schedule Below
Colgan Classic on September 19
The Colgan Classic marching contest is Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Colgan High School, 13833 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112. The band needs lots of volunteers to support our participation in the contest.
7:30am - Students arrive at Hayfield Secondary School; move all equipment to stadium
8:00am - Rehearsal in stadium
9:30am - Rehearsal ends, load truck, change into uniforms, eat breakfast
11:00am - Load buses, depart Hayfield Secondary School
12:00pm - Arrive, Colgan High School
12:55pm - Warm-Up Time (Warm-Up Field #2)
1:45pm - PERFORMANCE TIME: Dare to Dream 2026!
Following our performance, we will go back to the buses quickly to change, then head back into the stadium to watch the remaining performances.
3:45pm - Exhibition performance from the Christopher Newport University Marching Band
4:15pm - Awards Ceremony
4:45pm - Move back to buses, depart Colgan High School
5:30pm - Arrive at Hayfield, unload equipment, store uniforms, clean areas
6:00pm - 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.
Food 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