The Marching Warriors
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The Marching Warriors is a precision marching band combining winds, percussion, and color guard.  The marching band at Waubonsie Valley strives to provide a unique and excellent musical experience while promoting teamwork, dedication, and school-spirit.  They perform at all home football games, competitions, parades, and other special events.  The season begins in August with a week-long camp of intensive rehearsals and concludes in late October.  Membership is voluntary, but requires a full commitment to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

The band has represented its school and community on both a national and international level.  Notable performances include:
  • Outback Bowl Game & Parade, Tampa, Florida
  • Magic Music Days Parade, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida
  • New Year's Day Parade, London, England
  • Bands of America Regional Performances                             ​

Membership for the Marching Warriors  

Any student in a curricular band class is eligible to join the woodwind, brass, or percussion sections of the Marching Warriors.  Membership in the colorguard for the marching band is open to all students at Waubonsie Valley.  Auditions are held each spring to determine membership in the colorguard and drumline.  No auditions are necessary for band students who wish to play woodwind, brass, or pit percussion instruments.  Registration forms are mailed home in March.  Enroll in the Marching Warriors by completing registration and paying the appropriate fee!
2020-2021 Marching Warriors Calendar - CURRENTLY BEING REVISED

Documents for 2020-2021
2020-2021 Marching Warriors UPDATED Letter
​2020-2021 Marching Warriors Participation Contract
​2020-2021 Marching Warriors Medical Form
2020-2021 Summer Reminder Letter 

Please join our Remind group for instant reminders pertaining to the Marching Warriors.
  • student code: @wvmarch
  • parent code: @parentmw
  • texted to: 81010
Please join our Google Classroom site.
Use the following code:
  • slbo298
ATTENDANCE POLICY

Click here for Marching Warriors Attendance Policy

Attendance at all rehearsals and events is critical to the success of the Marching Warriors. Excellent ensembles like the Marching Warriors depend on the contributions of all of their members on a daily basis, so please be proactive with communicating any and all conflicts.

To request an excused absence, please contact Mr. Dandeles (chris_dandeles@ipsd.org) at least two weeks in advance.
Marching Warriors Practice Recordings
Please use these recordings to assist with home practice or simply show your Warrior Pride!
The Marching Warriors in Pictures
Click here to view Music Department pictures from WV parent Rommel Bon
Click here for the Marching Warriors Shutterfly account

Drum Major & Section Leader Auditions

Auditions for Drum Major and Section Leader positions take place in March and April.  Dates will be announced as the time comes.  If you are interested in auditioning, please review these documents and contact Mr. Carroll for more information.

Audition Requirements for Wind, Brass and Percussionists
Verbal Commands for Wind, Brass, and Percussionists
Star Spangled Banner Score for Drum Majors to conduct with the live band