Student Spotlight
GCM Band is comprised of talented and dedicated student musicians—and we’re so proud to share their individual accomplishments and celebrate their successes! (*To highlight a recent music-related success or experience, please email [email protected])
All-Virginia Band Auditions
Congratulations to GCM band members Lukas Orozco, Noah Shea, Mateo Stine, Ashley Thompson, and Ryan Viskupic for qualifying to audition for All-Virginia Band & Orchestra! Auditions will be held this Saturday, February 22 at James Madison University. Wishing you all the best of luck!
Competition Celebration!

Congratulations to freshman GCM Band member, Emily Ackerman, who was awarded 3rd place in the intermediate division (Grades 9-10) for her clarinet performance of Mozart’sConcerto in A Major, Mvt. II at the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association Woodwind Concerto Competition and Festival on Saturday, February 15, 2024! Well done, Emily!
Percussion Performance Pride

GCM freshman percussionist, Alessio Pipia has represented Marshall HS in the South Lakes Combined Indoor Drumline playing marimba this winter. The team has achieved a 1st place and a 2nd place finish in their last two competitions.
The next competition is this Saturday, Feb 22 at Woodgrove HS in Purcellville, VA. There is also an upcoming performance on March 15th at Serrano HS, and the season ends on March 30th at the AIA North Championship in Hampton, VA.
Way to represent GCM Band, Alessio!
The next competition is this Saturday, Feb 22 at Woodgrove HS in Purcellville, VA. There is also an upcoming performance on March 15th at Serrano HS, and the season ends on March 30th at the AIA North Championship in Hampton, VA.
Way to represent GCM Band, Alessio!
2025 All-District Band for District XII Results
CPlease join us in extending a well-earned Congratulations to the following GCM 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.
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.