All-District Band

Jan. 31st - Feb. 1st, 2020

Congratulations to Josh Blankenship (Senior Symphonic), Katie Umbarger (Senior Concert), Kevin Nguyen (Senior Concert), Sarah Bell (Junior Symphonic), Megan Kirby (Junior Concert), Sam Wilner (Junior Concert), & Christal Clarke (Junior Symphonic) for traveling to the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA to participate in All-District Band. 

Virginia Tech Honor Band

January 24th-26th, 2020

Congratulations to Kevin Nguyen, Justin Ritz, Madelyn Snow, and Landon Ferguson for making Virginia Tech Honor Band. The four will travel to the campus of Virginia Tech on Friday, January 24th where they will audition and be placed in one of four concert bands. They will then practice and perform a concert on Sunday, January 26th 

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Virginia H.S. Qualifier 

January 18th, 2020

The George Wythe High School Winter Guard participated in their season qualifier and opening competition this past Saturday, January 18th at Virginia High School in Bristol, VA. The guard placed 4th out of 8 other Winter Guards.

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Congrats!

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All-District Band Auditions

December 7th, 2019

Congratulations to Josh Blankenship (Senior Symphonic), Katie Umbarger (Senior Concert), Kevin Nguyen (Senior Concert), Sarah Bell (Junior Symphonic), Megan Kirby (Junior Concert), Sam Wilner (Junior Concert), & Christal Clarke (Junior Symphonic) for making All-District Band. 

Winter Guard/Jazz Band

November 19th, 2019

Jazz Band practice will start after school this coming Tuesday, November 19th and continue to meet each Tuesday. Winter Guard Open Spin will start on Wednesday, November 20th until 5:30 PM and meet each Wednesday.

Anyone interested in participating in either group is welcome to come.

Pulaski Co. Band Competition

November 2nd, 2019

The MMMB traveled to Pulaski County High School in Pulaski, VA Saturday, November 2nd to finish up their competition season. They finished 2nd Place in General Effect, Music, Drum Major, & Percussion and 1st Place in Marching & Color Guard.

They placed 2nd Place in Class 3A with a Superior.

William Byrd Competition

October 26th, 2019

The MMMB traveled to Vinton, VA on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 to compete in the William Byrd H.S. Blue Ridge Festival of Bands. The band received 2nd Place in Drum Major, Color Guard, Percussion, General Effect, Marching, & Music. The came in 2nd in Class 3A will a Superior Rating. Congrats!

Lord Botetourt Competition

October 19th, 2019

The MMMB traveled to Dalesville, VA on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 to compete in the Lord Botetourt Cavalier Classic. The band received 1st Place Percussion, 2nd Place Guard, 2nd Color Guard, 2nd Place Marching, 2nd Place Music, 3rd Place Drum Major, 3rd Place General Effect, & 2nd Place Overall in Class 2A-2. Congrats!

Glenvar Band Competition

September 28th, 2019

The MMMB traveled to Glenvar High School in Salem, VA on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 to compete in the Celtic Classic Band Competition. Out of 5 Bands, GW MMMB placed 2nd Place in Guard & Music, as well as 3rd Place in Marching, General Effect, and Overall in 3A. They also received a Superior Rating. 

Beginning Band Instruments

August 28th, 2019

Any 6th Grade Band Member who ordered an instrument through Dominion Music will receive their instrument on Wednesday, August 28th in class. 

Please talk to or email Mr. Wilner if you are still in need of advice on obtaining an instrument if you have yet to do so. 

Show Shirts

August 23rd, 2019

The 2019 Show Shirts have been ordered. Every member in Marching Band will receive one as a part of their Band Camp Fee. 

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Shirts come in Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, and Neon Green. 

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Totally Rad!

Meet the Maroons

August 22nd, 2019

Meet the Maroons will be held Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the GWHS Football Stadium. Band Members will attend after their normal 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM After School Practice. The event should end between 7:15 - 7:30 PM.

Band Camp 2019

July 29th, 2019

The Mighty Maroon Marching Band Camp is Monday, July 29th  through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM & Friday, August 2nd, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM @ George Wythe High School.

We will start each bright and early each morning on the Band Practice Field (across from the Central Office Building). 

Pool Party & DCI

July 26th, 2019

The GWHS Marching Band Pool Party will be Friday, July 26th from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Evansham. Boys bring chips and Girls bring desserts.

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Sunday we will be leaving for the DCI @ 1:00 PM. We will be back late & will message updates on the way back.

Summer MB Practices

July 16th, 2019

Due to the renovation, Summer MB Practices will not start until July 16th. Starting July 16th, we will practice every Tuesday and Wednesday until Pre-Camp. Rookie Marching is 12 to 1 PM, Winds (Brass and Woodwinds) from 1:30 to 3 PM, & Percussion\Guard from 2 to 4 PM.

MB Picnic

May 30th, 2019

The 5th Annual Mighty Maroon Marching Band Picnic will take place on Thursday, May 30th, 2019. There will be no after school practice, just a brief Parent\Guardian meeting in the Stadium at 5:30 PM and then by the Picnic at 6:00 PM @ the Football Concession Stand. Girls are requested to bring cookies while Guys bring a bag of chips.

GWHS Graduation

May 24th, 2019

George Wythe High School Graduation will take place on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at the Wythe County APEX Center. Band students may either report to the APEX Center by 6:45 PM or meet at GWHS by 6:25 PM to catch the bus over. Graduation is required for all 8th Grade\HS Band Students. Congrats GWHS Graduates!

The Band Program wishes Sophie Saliba, Haley Aikens, Charlie Jones, Ross Brown, Binal Patel, Ruby Archer, Madison Fowler, and Kassie Hackler the best of luck!

Spring Band Concert

May 21st, 2019

The Spring Band Concert is on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 @ 7:00 PM in the Spiller Elementary School Gym. 6th Grade Beginning Band, 7th Grade Band, & the High School\8th Grade Concert Band will be performing. Check the Ensemble Pages for the Student Dress Code. Admission is Free!

Mountain Empire Honor Band

April 25th & 26th, 2019

The 2018 Mountain Empire Honor Band will take place on Thursday, April 25th & Friday, April 26th at Fort Chiswell High School. GWHS Band Members will leave GWHS Thursday afternoon during 4th Block and return to GWHS around 8:30 PM. They will leave GWHS on Friday morning and return after the Concert which starts at 5:30 PM.

Spring Break Competitions

March 23rd & 30th, 2019

The GWHS Winter Guard traveled to John S. Battle High School on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 to compete in the CIPA Competition. They finished 5th in their class. The Guard then traveled to CIPA Championships on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee. They ended their season 4th overall. Congratulations for a great season! 

Sequoyah Competition

March 9th, 2019

The GWHS Winter Guard traveled to Sequoyah High School on Saturday, March 9th, 2018 to compete in the CIPA Competition. They finished 3rd in their class, congrats!

Sullivan Central Competition

February 23rd, 2019

The GWHS Indoor Percussion Line & Winter Guard traveled to Sullivan Central High School on Saturday, February 23, 2019 to compete in the CIPA Indoor Competition. The Winter Guard came in 4th Place out of the 8 in their division. Congrats!

Virginia High Competition

January 26th, 2019

The George Wythe High School Winter Guard traveled to Virginia High School in Bristol on Saturday, January 26, 2019 to compete. Congratulations to the Winter Guard who came in 3rd Place out of the 7 in their division.

All-District Auditions

December 8th, 2018

All-District Band Auditions were held at John Battle High School on December 8th, 2018. Great job to everyone who tried out! 

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Congratulations to Megan Kirby (Junior Symphonic), Binal Patel (Senior Symphonic), Sophie Saliba (Senior Symphonic), Katie Umbarger (Senior Concert), Josh Blankenship (Senior Concert), and Madeline Fowler (Senior Concert)!