The City of Fairfax Band Association is proud of its tradition of involving young musicians of Northern Virginia. Each year the Association offers a scholarship to an outstanding high school musician through the Young Artist Competition. Every summer the Association hosts the Children’s Concert, featuring the instrument ‘petting zoo’ to introduce our youngest musicians to band instruments. Students are always admitted free to all our concerts.
A new program, added recently, brings band members to a middle school band for a side-by-side rehearsal. Not only do the adults play sitting next to students, they share tips, and tell their stories of being life-long musicians.
We are fortunate to have among our ranks many dedicated and talented music educators and students, and lots of very supportive parents, who value music education for children and teens. Music teachers on our Board and staff take time outside their busy jobs to write grant proposals to keep these programs going.
