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September 26, 2026 at 3:00
AJ Slye Stadium
839 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Tonight's NSHS Performance is dedicated in the honor of
Mr. John Easley
1st Director of Bands at NSHS
Founder of the Big Blue Marching Band & The North Stafford Invitational
44 Years of Outstanding Performances
Welcome to the 44th Annual North Stafford Marching Band Invitational! We are delighted to host this cherished event, where talented marching bands from across Virginia come together to showcase their musicianship, creativity, and dedication on the field.
This competition celebrates the countless hours of practice, perseverance, and teamwork that each band has invested in preparing their performance. Your presence today not only supports these outstanding student performers but also helps foster the spirit of excellence, collaboration, and community that marching band embodies.
We are grateful to have you join us for this special occasion. Best of luck to all the participating bands, and thank you for being part of this tradition. We hope you enjoy the show!
Class Sizes
A: Orange Division
AA: Orange Division
AAA: Blue Division
AAAA: Blue Division
AAAAA: Blue Division
Announcer
Michael Gingras
Adjudicators
Chris Szuba: Music
Mark Johnson: Music
Mark Carder: General Effect
Joel Cosner: Visual
Brandon Neal: Percussion
Angie Dexter: Color Guard
ORANGE DIVISION SCHEDULE
3:15
Brentsville HS (1A)
3:30
Hartwood HS (1A)
3:45
Culpeper County HS (1A)
4:00
Potomac Senior HS (2A)
4:15
Timing Break
4:30
Fauquier HS (1A)
4:45
Brooke Point HS (2A)
5:00
Chancellor HS (2A)
5:15
Kettle Run HS (2A)
5:30
Dominion HS (2A)
5:45
Dinner Break
BLUE DIVISION SCHEDULE
6:15
Colonial Forge HS (3A)
6:30
Spotsylvania HS (3A)
7:00
Timing Break
7:15
Liberty HS (4A)
7:45
King George HS (5A)
8:00
Mountain View HS (5A)
6:45
Osbourn HS (3A)
7:30
Stafford HS (4A)
8:15 - Exhibition
North Stafford HS
8:30
Awards
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Shelton Shop
Cleaners
West Garrisonville
Special Thanks!
Dr. Brian Raska, Principal
Ms. Lisa Allmond, Assistant Principal
Ms. Jazmin Coleman, Assistant Principal
Mr. Brad McCabe, Assistant Principal
Ms. Lisa Montgomery, Assistant Principal &
Director of Student Activities & Athletics
Mr. Mike Gingras, PA Annoucer
Mrs. Nicole Dixon, Scoring
Stafford County School Board
Ms. Anne Rutt, Stafford County Schools
Visual & Performing Arts Coordinator
Stafford County Sheriff's Office
Our Talented Adjudicators
Our Wonderful Custodial Staff
The Big Blue Band Staff
North Stafford Band Boosters
All our parents, families, and volunteers
Crown Throphy
Virginia T-Shirt Company
Our Generous Sponsors:
Atlantic Builders
Guaranteed Rate
Barley Naked Brewing Co.
Shelton Shop Cleaners
Dan's Pharmacy
Chick-Fil-A: West Garrisonville