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
2025 PARTICIPATING BANDS
Holly Springs High School
Orange high School
Felton Grove High School
C. E. Jordan High School
Seaforth High School
Apex High School
Sanderson High School
Millbrook High School
Wheatmore High School
Northwood High School
Enlow High School
Northern Nash High School
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