Band Director:  Mr. Matthew Edwards   |     mfedwards@wcpss.net   |   919-557-2511 x 23852


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.


Registration for the 2024 Festival of Bands is now closed.  Please contact Band Director Matt Edwards for information.


2024 INFORMATION 

2024 PARTICIPATING BANDS

Clayton High School

Cleveland High School

Clover Garden Charter School

Greene Central High School

Jack Britt High School

Knightdale High School



Middle Creek High School

Millbrook High School

Orange High School

Panther Creek High School

Sanderson High School

Seaforth High School



Southwest Onslow High School

Triton High School

Wheatmore High School

Wakefield High School

West Johnston High School

Willow Spring High School

2024 JUDGING PANEL


Chief Judge = Steven Kuni

Timing & Penalties = Mike Krier

Music Performance Individual = Matt Pellas

Music Performance Ensemble = Dr. Hunter Kopczynski

Visual Performance = Patrick Mitchell

Music Effect = Dr. Jason Gardner

Visual Effect = Mike Aycock

Percussion = Dr. Andrew Patzig

Color Guard = Katelyn McIntosh






Want to volunteer for Festival of Bands?  Click the link or scan the QR code


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAA22A1FCC43-51747280-fvhs#/