WELCOME TO THE MIGHTY VIKING BAND FAMILY 2025-2026
In order to make sure that band students, parents and their families have all the necessary information, while also keeping our student’s safety in mind, we have created this restricted area. Please use the links below to access everything you need to make this year the best year yet! This year’s password will be sent out via the Band App shortly after band camp registration.
mARK YOUR CALENDAR! SIGN UP AND GET READY FOR MUSIC IN THE CASTLE: October 4, 2025!
Believe it or not, Music in the Castle preparation is already underway and it is time to mark your calendar and reserve your favorite volunteer position. This year it will be held on Saturday, October 4th. MITC is an all day, all hands on deck event and family participation is required. If you need help deciding how to best help or are just unsure of what this event is or how you can help, we have you covered. Click on the links below and read up on everything MITC or reach out to a seasoned band parent or Band Booster board member. There is a volunteer position for everyone. This year is going to ROCK!
VOLUNTEERING FOR MUSIC IN THE CASTLE
Music in the Castle (MITC) is an all-day, all-hands-on-deck music competition that our band has proudly hosted for over 70 years. A beloved local tradition, it takes place every year on the first Saturday in October—so mark your calendars!
Each year, we welcome over 30 bands, their fans, and a variety of food trucks to keep everyone fed. It’s a full day of fun, camaraderie, and spirited competition.
Bands arrive by bus, and students are guided to changing rooms where parent volunteers assist with uniforms and minor wardrobe issues. Meanwhile, other parents help direct buses and trailers to parking, check in bands through their directors, or assist in our hospitality area by serving food and drinks to band staff.
During the event, parent volunteers help move bands on and off the field, work concessions, distribute water, assist injured students, and transport instruments between practice and performance areas. Other volunteers sell tickets and programs, and deliver "fun notes" read aloud as bands take the field.
MITC is a big day made better with many helping hands. How can you pitch in? Take a look at the volunteer roles and sign up for one that suits you best.
Thank you for your support—we truly couldn’t do this without you!
MITC Volunteer Positions
Parking
Band-O-Grams
Band Check-In
Hospitality
Chauffeur
Field Marshall
Medical Tent
Finances
Concessions
Ticket and Program Sells
Equipment Tailors and Tailor Parking
Boys and Girls Wardrobe
VOLUNTEERING - VIDEO WALKTHROUGH
What Music in the Castle? What are the volunteer positions? Start Here! Thanks to a very special band booster, we now have a video walk through of what to expect when you volunteer at Music in the Castle.
Watch the video and then read through the different descriptions in the link below to get a better idea where you can best support your student and the band on this very important day.
VOLUNTEER TODAY FOR MUSIC IN THE CASTLE
Reserve Your Position Early
Select the time frame(s) to volunteer for and then find your desired position
Morning
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Afternoon
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Evening
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
NEW PARENT VOLUNTEER SHADOWING & training PROGRAM
attention New Parents!! (or parents who have previously not volunteered)
The New Parent Volunteer Shadowing and Training Program is for our new parents. Volunteering for Music in the Castle is REQUIRED for all families. Our mentoring program allows you to work with a seasoned band parent to learn the ropes in whatever position you would like to learn. This allows our new families time to learn their position and all that Music in the Castle is without fear or apprehension. Our seasoned parents will pass on their knowledge and experience.
New parents, find a position that you would like to learn, fill out the form below and we will partner you up with an experienced band parent.
Thank you for your help! We literally cannot do this without out you!
NEW PARENT VOLUNTEER SHADOWING AND TRAINING PROGRAM SIGNUP FORM
BAND PHOTO ALBUM
Join our 2025-2026 Photo Album
Use this photo album to add your personal photos from our band events (on and off the field) and grab a few from other people as we go through the year!
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Next, download/print out the corporate flier and try to get your favorite business to purchase an ad for our program.
SPONSOR A STUDENT
If you are able, now is a great time to sponsor a student or donate money towards our Feed The Band Program to ensure all students are able to participate and march with a full stomach regardless of their financial situation.
MITC STUDENT ADS
MITC Student Ads are a great way to highlight your student. MITC Student Ads are included in the back of the MITC program each year.
Start thinking about what photo and quote you want to use for your student’s shout out ad. The deadline this year FOR STUDENT ADS OR CORPORATE ADS TO BE PLACED IN THE PROGRAM is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE BAND BOOSTERS
Download the BandApp and Join Our Band
The Band App is the primary way that the Band and other individuals communicate important information to both parents, and students. Please download this app and sign up to join our band group so that you can stay on top of all the need-to-know information.
JOIN THE BAND BOOSTERS
In order to receive communication from the Band Boosters, such as our newsletters, you must first join the 2024-2025 MVB Band Boosters.
Please fill out the form below.
REQUIRED YEARLY PHYSICALS
Marching band students are required to complete a yearly physical.
