After School Practices
- Sectionals on Mondays from 4:15pm to 5:45pm
- Full TJMC rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15pm to 7:00pm (Note: beginning Tuesday, September 7)
Note: Practices end after late busses depart. A list of TJMC members sorted by zip code will be available later in the season.
Football Schedule
| Date | Location | Opponent | |
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| September 3 | Away | Brentsville | |
| September 10 | Home | Lake Braddock | |
| September 16 | Home | Langley | Pep Band |
| Monday, September 23 | Away | Westfield | |
| October 1 | Home | Falls Church | |
| October 8 | Away | J.E.B. Stuart | |
| October 15 | Away | Yorktown | |
| October 22 | Home | Wakefield | Homecoming |
| October 29 | Away | Washington and Lee | |
| November 5 | Home | Mt. Vernon | Senior Night |
| November 12 | Away | Edison | |
The varsity football team provides the opening and closing entertainment to TJMC home shows. All marchers must be in uniform with their instruments on Weyanoke field at 6:00pm. Dismissal will follow march back to the band room at approximately 10:30pm.
Away games include a voluntary pep band that leaves TJHSST at 6:30pm and returns at approximately 11:00pm. Each game will have a sign up sheet; marchers receive letter points for participation.
Competitions
| Date | Event |
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| September 18 | Herndon Showcase of Bands 1:00pm start |
| October 2 | Oakton Classic |
| October 16 | JMU Trip (Tj Open House) |
| October 23 | Open day due to Homecoming |
| October 30 | VBODA State Festival |
| November 17 | TJMC Awards Banquet |
Marchers should plan to attend ALL competitions, and should commit the entire day to TJMC. Each competition day will begin with a 2-hour rehearsal at TJHSST, followed by a snack, pack out, then travel.
Other Dates of Interest
- Senior Regional Orchestra Audtions - September 18
- Music Department Showcase Concert (SWE only) - October 17
- Homecoming (no TJMC activity) - October 23
- Senior Regional Orchestra - either November 5-6 or November 12-13
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