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The Blacksburg Band Program is a comprehensive 6-12 Band Program located in Montgomery County, Virginia in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the New River Valley. 

​The award-winning bands at Blacksburg Middle School, under the direction of Brian Quakenbush and Shane Mercy, feed directly into the Blacksburg High School Band Program.  Blacksburg High School is home to award winning Choir and Band programs as well as a robust theater program.  The Fine and Performing Arts are well supported by our local community, our school administration, and the Montgomery County School Board.


The band program at Blacksburg High School is made up of two full concert bands, the Blacksburg High School Marching Band, pit orchestra, and various student-led chamber ensembles.  Under the leadership of Darrell Pearman, The Blacksburg High School Band Program is one of the most honored band programs in Virginia.  The Band has earned the designation of "Virginia Honor Band" 31 times, more than any high school band program in the western half of the Commonwealth.  To earn that designation, the performing ensembles must receive "Superior" ratings at state assessments in both Marching and Concert Bands.  Our students are ranked among the best in Virginia as we continually place students in All-District, All-Region, and All-Virginia Band events.  Many of our alumni have gone on to perform at the collegiate level at some of the best music schools in the nation including: Arizona State University, The Manhattan School of Music, The Cleveland Institute of Music, Indiana University, Peabody Conservatory, Shenandoah Conservatory, The University of South Carolina, The Julliard School of Music, James Madison University, George Mason University, Furman University, and Virginia Tech.  Our graduates have performed around the globe as members of some of the finest orchestras in the country including The Cleveland Orchestra and The Detroit Symphony Orchestra.  ​

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Congratulations to the BHS Marching Band.
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  • Earning SUPERIOR RATINGS at the VBODA State Marching Assessment.
  • 2025 Grand Champions Powhatan High School Fall Classic Marching Invitational
  • 2025 Grand Champions John Battle High School Marching Invitational
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Kroger Rewards
  • Kroger Rewards is one of our fundraisers for the band, this fundraiser takes minimal effort on your part. See directions below:
    • Log into your Kroger App, click the three lines at the top right. Click on Rewards, select Community Rewards. Search for "Blacksburg High School Band Booster,Inc " and then click Enroll.
  • Thank you for your help!

Important Dates
Band Calendar
Event Dates for 2025-2026

November 14-15
Senior Regional Orchestra @ Blacksburg HS

December 13
HS All-District Auditions @ Franklin County HS

January 10
MS All-District Auditions @ Lord Botetourt HS

February 6-7
HS All-District Band @ Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center

February 20-21
MS All-District Band @ E.C. Glass HS

February 28
All-Virginia Band and Orchestra Auditions @ James Madison University

March 10–11
Band Assessment Site 1 @ William Fleming HS

March 12–13
Band Assessment Site 2 @ George Washington HS

April 16-18
All-Virginia Band & Orchestra in Richmond
Booster Board Members
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Booster Members for 2025-26 school year

  • President: Kate Lowe
  • Vice President: Carole Ellison
  • Treasurer: Alex Poetter
  • Secretary: Meredith Jones
  • Communications: Megan Stilley
  • Middle School Liaison: Michelle Carter


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