Ever wonder what happens when you put dozens of students, booming drums, blaring trumpets and a little friendly competition together? Val Verde Unified School District is about to find out!

On October 10, Val Verde will host its first-ever marching band review, bringing student musicians from across the District and beyond to the streets of Perris for a celebration of music, school spirit and some seriously impressive teamwork.

Seven Val Verde middle and high school bands will take center stage, showing off the skills they’ve spent months perfecting. And this isn't your typical parade! Bands will compete for top honors as judges evaluate everything from musical performance and marching precision to showmanship and drum major leadership.

For families, it's a chance to cheer on local students, experience the excitement of marching band and perhaps inspire a future musician of their own.

Could Your Child Be the Next Drum Major?

The best part? Your child doesn't have to wait until middle school to discover a love for music.

Val Verde's music programs begin in elementary school, with weekly music classes in grades 1–5 and after-school band and choir opportunities at every elementary campus. As students grow, so do their options, with marching band, choir, guitar, piano, audio production and even an expanding Mariachi program.

While learning an instrument is exciting, the benefits go well beyond hitting the right notes.

Band gives students a place to belong, make friends, build confidence and discover their leadership potential. Every musician has an important role, and every rehearsal is an opportunity to learn what it means to work toward a shared goal. Those are skills students can carry into the classroom, college and future careers.

Who knows? That kindergartener tapping along to the drums today might be leading the entire marching band down Morgan Street in a few years!

Come for the Music. Stay for the School Spirit!

Families are invited to line Morgan Street on October 10 as bands march eastbound from Nevada Avenue to Webster Avenue. Spectators can park at Val Verde High School and watch from the north side of Morgan Street. Compas Tacos will be on-site selling food and drinks, and the competition will conclude with an awards ceremony in the Val Verde High School gymnasium.

Whether your child is already a musician, loves dancing to a good beat or has never picked up an instrument, come experience the excitement of Val Verde's inaugural band review. You might just leave with a future band member in the family!