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4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly VA 20151
Activities Hotline: 703.488.7500

Prospective Students

Why Join Westfield Band?

Imagine attending a new school and not knowing anything about where to go, or who to talk to. The transition from middle school to high school is easier for band students because you will have over 200 friends to help you through this process. Incoming band freshmen have immediate contact with upperclassmen, in a big brother/big sister kind of way. High school band is very healthy for students in a multitude of ways.

Read more: Why Join?

Band Director's Invitation

Dear Parents and students:

As strange as it may seem, band camp will soon be upon us and we will be in full swing preparing for our version of THE MASK OF ZORRO. There is so much to do and it is up to each and every one of you to do your part to insure a successful year. Stay informed through the web site. Please try and put all dates on a master calendar at home. Make sure you have your instrument ready to go. Please contact Mrs. Carpenter if you are in need of a school owned instrument. Read why you should take private lessons. Try and line up private lessons for the summer and school. Contact me or your section leader if you have any questions.

Read more: Director's Invitation

Movements & Dot Books

View the Animations: Animation Movements

Band Director's Expectations

Steve Panoff, Band Director

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COMMUNICATION

It is really important that we stay in touch. My current e-mail is SEpanoff @ fcps.edu. Do not hesitate to write and say hello or call me if you have questions.

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Need some motivation? View the following video:

John Hughes Inspirational Story(youTube)

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Student Testimonials

Band teaches you to take something and really make it your own.
Jason
Band has changed my life. It gives me a passion for music that I never had before. I’ve made so many amazing friends and had some crazy fun times here. It sets you apart from the rest in a good way. Choosing band was one of my better choices in life
Shanna
Band helps you meet people who are not just in your grade. I play a sport and I can still be in band and it does not interfere with sport practices or games
Kimberly
Band is where I met all my friends. I went to Europe this summer with a band and I met so many people and made so many friends from different schools in the area. One of them is Russian
Justin
It looks very good on a college application for extra curricular activities, the trips are more fun than middle school trip; we go to Florida, etc. The people you meet in band can be life long friends
Stephanie