Welcome to the George C Marshall Band Program
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GCM is proud to have an amazing band program, led by Mr. Paul Vesilind, offering
opportunities for high school band students to perform as part of the Marching Statesmen on the field at halftime during home football games and at marching competitions during the fall season—as well as on stage during concert season! |
Upcoming Events |
Military Tribute T-Shirt to Sponsor Marching Statesmen Hawaii Trip
Please jump on board this FLASH-FUNDRAISER to support the Marching Statesmen and Honor our Troops—at the same time!
Did you know that your award-winning GCM Marching Statesmen have been invited to march in the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Parade in Waikiki on December 7th? Fifty-four Marshall Marching Statesmen will be flying out to Hawaii to participate in the parade and to perform at the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor.
For a $20 donation, YOU can add the name of a veteran or active duty service member to the back of our tribute shirts (see attached design by our very own band parent—Cooky Bysura), which will be worn by the Marching Statesmen during the concert performance at the USS Missouri!
ACT NOW!...DEADLINE for Tribute Submission is this coming Wednesday, November 12 at 5PM!
Please fill out this form and send $20 payment to our GCM Band Parent Organization's Venmo or Paypal account for each service member you would like to honor (QR codes/links are in the form, for your convenience.) And, please feel free to share this opportunity with friends/colleagues/neighbors/family who would like to participate in this military tribute!
Did you know that your award-winning GCM Marching Statesmen have been invited to march in the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Parade in Waikiki on December 7th? Fifty-four Marshall Marching Statesmen will be flying out to Hawaii to participate in the parade and to perform at the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor.
For a $20 donation, YOU can add the name of a veteran or active duty service member to the back of our tribute shirts (see attached design by our very own band parent—Cooky Bysura), which will be worn by the Marching Statesmen during the concert performance at the USS Missouri!
ACT NOW!...DEADLINE for Tribute Submission is this coming Wednesday, November 12 at 5PM!
Please fill out this form and send $20 payment to our GCM Band Parent Organization's Venmo or Paypal account for each service member you would like to honor (QR codes/links are in the form, for your convenience.) And, please feel free to share this opportunity with friends/colleagues/neighbors/family who would like to participate in this military tribute!
GRAND CHAMPIONS AT TALLWOOD INVITATIONAL COMPETITION
Wooooohoooooo!!!!!
Wow! What a triumphant way to end the season!!!
In our final competition at Tallwood HS in Virginia Beach tonight, the Marching Statesmen won:
Congratulations Marching Statesmen! We are so proud of you!
Wow! What a triumphant way to end the season!!!
In our final competition at Tallwood HS in Virginia Beach tonight, the Marching Statesmen won:
- first in division
- best overall colorguard
- best visuals and
- GRAND CHAMPION of the competition—meaning we scored the highest rating across ALL divisions out of all 18 bands competing today!
Congratulations Marching Statesmen! We are so proud of you!
FIRST PLACE IN ALL CATEGORIES
Marching Statesmen took FIRST PLACE in all categories and FIRST PLACE in their division at Herndon Showcase of Bands!!
Winners of:
Winners of:
- Best percussion
- Best visual
- Best colorguard
- Best general effect
- Best music
- And 1st place in division!
GCM BAND FUNDRAISER
Donate to support the GCM Band
Tag day is over but we are gratefully continuing to accept donations in amounts both large and small via check sent to the
school or via the Venmo or PayPal links below:
Tag day is over but we are gratefully continuing to accept donations in amounts both large and small via check sent to the
school or via the Venmo or PayPal links below:
SAVE THE DATE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND NIGHT at GCM!
Please mark your calendars for Middle School Band Night on October 10, 2025!
If you know a Marshall-bound middle school band student, please share this link (https://forms.gle/5q5egMWNe1L91juBA) or QR code with their family and encourage them to register to attend this fun night with the Marching Statesmen on October 10!
If you know a Marshall-bound middle school band student, please share this link (https://forms.gle/5q5egMWNe1L91juBA) or QR code with their family and encourage them to register to attend this fun night with the Marching Statesmen on October 10!
2025 All-District Band for District XII Results
Please join us in extending a well-earned CONGRATULATIONS to the following Marshall Band students who, as a result of their audition this past Saturday, have been selected to participate in 2025 All-District Band for District XII
We are excited to report that, among all participating high schools within District XII, Marshall High School had the third-highest number of participants selected for participation in All-District Band this year! Way to go, Marshall Band musicians!
And kudos to all who took part in the audition process. We admire your talent and hard work, and we appreciate the way in which you represent our amazing Marshall Band program--with pride and dedication.
We are excited to report that, among all participating high schools within District XII, Marshall High School had the third-highest number of participants selected for participation in All-District Band this year! Way to go, Marshall Band musicians!
And kudos to all who took part in the audition process. We admire your talent and hard work, and we appreciate the way in which you represent our amazing Marshall Band program--with pride and dedication.
FIRST PLACE at Herndon Showcase of Bands
Marching Statesmen took FIRST PLACE in their division at Herndon Showcase of Bands—with additional recognition for BEST MUSIC and BEST VISUAL EFFECTS!
SECOND PLACE at Freedom Showcase of Bands
Marching Statesmen took SECOND PLACE in their division at Freedom Showcase of Bands!
Donations and Sponsors
Thank you in advance of your support for the GCM Band and its students during this fundraising effort--and throughout the year! Donations to the Marshall Band program are gratefully accepted, and can be made via check, cash, or via Venmo/ PayPal.
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