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2026 Season Overview
This is an overview of the 2026 Competitive Marching Band Season and includes tentative dates for spring workshops, summer band camps, summer and fall rehearsals, and our competition schedule. Everything is listed in one place for convenience, but this information will not be updated as the season progresses. ALWAYS refer to the Band Calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
Season Overview
The season is divided into three parts: Spring Workshops, Summer Band Camps & Rehearsals, and the Fall Competition Season.
Reminder: Communicate all anticipated absences at least one week in advance. Click here for instructions on requesting absences.
Spring 2026
Spring Workshops & Auditions
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Full Band (All sections) • 3:45pm to 6:15pm
Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Percussion Only • 3:45pm to 5:45pm
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Full Band (All sections) • 3:45pm to 6:15pm
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Full Band (All sections) • 3:45pm to 6:15pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026 • Percussion Only • 3:45pm to 5:45pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Full Band (All sections) • 3:45pm to 6:15pm
Thursday, May 21, 2026 • Percussion Only • 3:45pm to 5:45pm
Summer 2026
Early Summer Band Camp – Music Focus!
Full Band: Tuesday, Jun 9, 2026, to Friday, Jun 12, 2026. Times TBD. Tentative Family Performance on Friday, June 12th.
No Band: June 13-July 5th
July Once-a-Week Rehearsals
Brass, Woodwinds, & Colorguard
Friday, July 10, 2026 • 8:00am-12:00pm
Friday, July 17, 2026 • 8:00am-12:00pm
Friday, July 24, 2026 • 8:00am-12:00pm
Percussion
Tuesday, July 7th • 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, July 14th • 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, July 21st • 9:00am-1:00pm
Late Summer Band Camp - Music & Drill!
Full Band. Times TBD.
Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31st, 2026
Monday, August 3rd - Wednesday, August 5th, 2026.
Fall 2026
Weekly Rehearsals
(after school starts*)
Tuesdays: Hornline & Colorguard: 3:45pm-6:30pm
Wednesdays: Hornline Music Sectionals: 7:15am-8:30am & Percussion: 3:15pm-5:30pm
Thursdays: Full Band (every section): 3:45pm-6:30pm. (Sometimes 5:30pm-8:30pm)
Fridays: Hornline Visual Basics, 7:15am-8:10am**
Saturdays: Full Band (every section): 8:00am-12:00pm
(*including the Saturday before school starts)
**Once students reach marching basic proficiency, they are no longer required to attend this rehearsal.
Competitions & Performances
Preview Night • Friday, June 12, 2026 • BHS REC Gym • (Tentative)
Family Night - Saturday, September 12, 2026 • Location TBD (Tentative)
Show #1
Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Bands of America (BOA) Northern Arizona Regional • Flagstaff, AZ - Confirmed. Depart Friday, September 25th, and return Sunday, September 27th.
Show #2 • TBD • We will compete on October 3rd or 10th, not both.
October 3, 2026 - WBA Modesto (Tentative)
October 10, 2026 - WBA Washington Union (Tentative)
Show #3
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Sierra Cup Classic @ Fresno State - Confirmed. One day show.
Show #4 • TBD • We will compete on October 24th or 31st, not both.
October 24, 2026 - WBA Show (Tentative. Location TBD)
October 31, 2026 - Afternoon WBA Show at Torres HS in Madera (Tentative. Done and back to BHS by 5pm)
Show #5
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Bands of America (BOA) Utah Regional • St. George, Utah - Confirmed. Depart Friday, November 6th, and return Sunday, November 8th.
It’s going to be an amazing season!
For more information about marching band and the events listed above, please visit the Marching Band page.
