Director of Bands: Mrs. Avery Butler
abutler4@wcpss.net | 919-557-2511 x 23852
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37th Annual Festival of Bands
With Guest Performance by the East Carolina Marching Pirates!
October 17th, 2026
Thank you for your interest in this year’s Festival of Bands.
Fuquay Varina High School is proud to host one of the state’s longest-running marching band competitions. We understand that the events you attend have an important influence on your program and we strive to present an event that provides quality critique for your ensemble and staff, efficient logistics so you and your students can focus on giving your best performance and gracious hospitality for staff, spectators and students alike.
2026 JUDGING PANEL
2026 JUDGING PANEL
Music Performance- Patricia Hughes-Ball Retired Director West Forsyth High School
Visual Performance- Mike Aycock, Retired Director Ashley High School
Visual Effect - Susan Bass, Mason, OH
Colorguard -Christopher Pohlman, Cincinnati, OH
Percussion - Mark Cole
Music Effect - Chris Satterfield
Music Individual- Nathan Hartman, Band Director Zebulon Middle School
Timing and Penalties - Paul Seigler, Band Director River Bend Middle School
2026 PARTICIPATING BANDS REGISTERED TO DATE!
Middle Creek Mighty Marching Mustangs
Cary High School Marching Band
Willow Spring Sound of the Storm
Millbrook Marching Wildcats
Enloe Eagle Marching Band
Leesville Road Symphonic Band
Garner Magnet Mighty Trojans
Orange High School Panther Regiment
Corinth Holders High School Marching Band
Southeast Alamance Marching Stallions
Chapel Hill Tiger Band
Pinecrest Marching Patriots
Wheatmore Marching Warriors
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