Marching Hawks Week of September 14 Schedule
Dare to Dream on the field at Hayfield Secondary School, September 10, 2026. We’ve shared lots more photos on our SmugMug site.
Chipotle Resturant Night September 15
Support the Hayfield Bands by eating burritos on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Kingstowne Chipotle from 5PM to 9PM. Mention you’re dining to support Hayfield Bands when you go in person. If you order online, tap “Enter promo code” during checkout and use code 2ZWMFEC. Don’t forget to tap “Apply” after entering the code. Remember that pickup orders must be between 5PM and 9PM on September 15th.
Our First Competition Saturday
This week is our first competition at Colgan High School on Saturday, September 19. We need lots of volunteers to support at the competition. Unlike previous years, we actually need two truck drivers this weekend! Visit this SignUpGenius to see how you can help the Marching Hawks succeed this weekend!
This Week
Monday, September 14 – Sectionals, 3:00-5:00pm or at discretion of captain/instructor
Tuesday, September 15 – Rehearsal, 3:15-5:15pm, Chipotle Restaurant Night 5-9pm
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