Events Overview
NSHS student musicians perform throughout the year in our various instrumental groups: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Concerts are held both at NSHS and in performance venues throughout the community.
ABOUT
The Big Blue Invitational is an annual event hosted by North Stafford High School. It is is one of Virginia’s longest running band competitions where marching bands from all over the state will come to compete.
Judges include retired directors with wide-ranging experience; university music educators; and world class DCI staff.
Concessions, raffles, shout-outs, fan favorites, and full-color programs will all be available at the event.
WHEN
Annually in the fall, usually September/October.
2024 Date: September 28, 2024
WHERE
North Stafford High School
ABOUT
Each year in Stafford County, the five High School Marching Bands come together at Mountain View High School for a single purpose... to fight hunger with a night of music, marching and spectacle!
WHEN
Annually in November
WHERE
Mountain View High School
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ABOUT
NSHS student musicians perform throughout the year in our various instrumental groups: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Concerts are held both at NSHS and in performance venues throughout the community.
WHEN
Winter Concert is held annually in December. Spring concert is held annually in April.
WHERE
North Stafford High School
ABOUT
Each year our students have the opportunity to audition for the SCPS All-County Band and the District XV Band. Students who receive top placement in the All District ensemble may be eligible to audition for All-VA Band and/or All-VA Orchestra.
WHEN
All-County Auditions:
All-District Auditions:
All-State Auditions:
WHERE
TBD
