Wheaton North
Falcon Marching Band

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The Falcon Marching Band is an extra-curricular ensemble comprised of brass and woodwind players, Drum Line, Front Ensemble (Pit), and Color Guard. The Marching Band has a rigorous training schedule made up of pre-camp and Band Camp in July, where performers memorize the music and learn both the fundamentals of marching, as well as the movements and drill for the competitive show. The Band also has after school and evening rehearsals three days per week. The Falcon Marching Band performs at all home Varsity football games, the Memorial Day and 4th of July Parades, and multiple competitions each season, often occupying every Saturday from August through October.

2024 Falcon Band "Sakura" videos and scores

2025 Falcon Band "Just Fantasy" videos and scores

What To Expect

2026 MARCHING BAND SEASON

The total fees for the 2026 season will be $865 per marcher and $1,025 per percussionist. Fees include payment via PushCoin to WNHS to cover percussion and band camp staffing costs and payment to the Band/FBPO to cover all other costs associated with running a competitive marching program (including music, drill, uniforms, equipment, props, trucks/buses, hospitality, etc).

Pre-Camp will be July 21-23, and Band Camp will be July 27-31. Here are some ways to stay on top of band activities over the summer:

2026 Marching Band Performances
  • Wheaton 4th of July Parade
  • Preview Night - Friday, July 31, WNHS
  • March-a-Thon - Saturday, August 22 (Tentative)
  • Football Game - Friday August 28
  • Football Game - Friday September 18
  • Chicagoland Marching Invitational - Saturday September 19, Wheeling
  • Football Game - Friday September 25
  • Red & Black Fall Classic - Saturday September 26, DeKalb
  • Football Game - Friday October 2 (Homecoming)
  • DOUBLE HEADER! - Saturday October 10
    • Lincoln Way Marching Band Championship, New Lenox
    • Naperville Marching Classic, Naperville
  • Football Game - Friday October 16
  • Bands of America Super Regional - Saturday October 17, Indianapolis, IN

How to Register

STEP 1: Register for Band Camp via PushCoin

  • $240 paid via Push Coin/WNHS on or before 6/5/26 (All Members, including Percussion & Guard)
  • Additional $160 paid via Push Coin/WNHS on or before 6/5/26 (Pit & Drum Line Percussion only)

**Please make sure to register via PushCoin as soon as possible, as it helps us determine how many members to plan for both for the show itself and for budgeting purposes.**

STEP 2: Register with the Band Program

Link to Google Form - Please complete registration by 6/5/26

STEP 3: Payment of Marching Band fees

Families may pay the full amount ($625) upon registration, or in the following installments:

Payments can be made by cash or check or by credit card via the band online store (subject to 3.3% + $0.30 processing fee). If a student has an outstanding balance from the previous year, it must be paid-in-full before registering for the 2026 season.
Families who are eligible for free or reduced fees should reach out to Mr. Krause or the FBPO.
 
STEP 4: Submit Sports Physical

Complete athletic registration via Arbiter Sports and submit sports physical no later than August 14th.

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All fees and registration must be submitted prior to the start of Band Camp, which runs July 27-31, 2026.

Checks made payable to "FBPO" can be put in the lock box in the band room (preferred) or mailed to: 
Wheaton North Falcon Band Parents Organization
PO Box 441
Wheaton, IL 60187

**If financial hardship limits your ability to pay the marching band fees in a timely manner, please contact us at wheatonnorthband@gmail.com to discuss payment plan options and/or discounted fees for families who are eligible for free and reduced fees.**