Curricular Bands
Under the direction of Steve Ballard
Classes offered during the regular school day (for grades) are:
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Symphonic Wind Ensemble (auditioned)
- Symphonic/Concert Percussion
- Percussion Ensemble (auditioned)
- Curricular Band Schedule 2025-26
- Incoming Freshman Info Packet
- This provides information about the band program, audition music, schedule, and entry forms.
- Curricular Band Tentative Schedule 2026-27
- Subject to edits, check back periodically.
- Fees for activities, instrument rentals and the program
Extra-Curricular Bands, Ensembles
Band activities that take place outside the regular school day.
Marching Band
(Thomas Jefferson Marching Colonials, TJMC)
At home football games, this group performs at halftime and serves as pep band in the stands. TJMC also performs in local, regional and state marching band competitions.
2026 TJMC Tentative Draft Marching Band Calendar
Coordinate your summer 2026 with the TJMC Schedule!
TJMC Enrollment Info and Paperwork
Band Camp Information
TJMC Competition Schedules & Info
Jazz Ensemble
Under the direction of Eric Sabo, this auditioned group rehearses after school. The group performs at the Viennese Ball, seasonal band concerts, Valentine’s Dance, Chantilly Jazz Fest, Jazz Cabaret and other school events.
Jazz Band Club
Open to any TJ student, this ensemble meets once a week during 8th period and performs at the end-of-the year Jazz Cabaret
Winter Drum Line
Indoor percussion unit consisting of a marching battery (snares, tenors, and bass drums), marching cymbals, and a stationary pit (marimbas, vibraphone, synthesizer) that performs a choreographed show at competitions throughout the season.
Winter Guard
Indoor color guard unit that showcases flag and weapons talent, performing a dynamic show at local, regional, state and national competitions during the season.