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

 34TH ANNUAL FUQUAY-VARINA FESTIVAL OF BANDS

October 21st, 2023


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.

Contact Band Director Matt Edwards at mfedwards@wcpss.net for more information

2023 INFORMATION 

2023 PARTICIPATING BANDS

Apex High School

James B. Hunt High School

Knightdale High School

Middle Creek High School

Millbrook High School

New Bern High School

Northwood High School

Orange High School

Roanoke Rapids High School

Sanderson High School

Southeast Guilford High School

Wakefield High School

West Johnston High School

Wheatmore High School

2023 JUDGING PANEL


Music Performance Individual - Andrew Craft

Music Performance Ensemble - Sean Smith

Visual Performance - Matthew Townsend

Music Effect - Scott Gordon

Visual Effect - Brett Owens

Color Guard - Ava Frankel

Percussion - Dr. Jesse Willis

Chief Judge - Richard Holmes