Pride of the Vikings

Why join Band?

Come be part of a tradition of excellence as a member of the Valencia “Pride of the Vikings” Marching Band! Throughout the season students will make new friends, learn leadership skills, grow as musicians and performers, earn PE credit, and compete with other schools across Southern California.

>>> Click here <<< to let us know you'd like to register for band. Or email Mr. Flores, the Director of Instrumental Music, at kflores@hartdistrict.org to enroll.

Make new friends

Joining band is an easy way to make new friends because we spend so much time together practicing, performing and competing. For incoming freshmen, summer band camp helps you get a jump on high school with a new circle of friends!

Compete around SoCal

Band offers you a chance to be part of a team and compete! In the fall, we travel around Southern California to perform with other high school bands in weekend field show competitions. We consistently make it to championships and rank as one of the best bands in our division.

Regional & National trips

In past years, we have performed at Carnegie Hall, marched in New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade, and played in a Disneyland parade. We have a Spring 2023 trip planned to Disney World!

Earn P.E. credit

Band members get plenty of exercise. That means you earn P.E. credit during the fall semester, so you do not have to enroll in P.E. in the fall.

Raise your GPA

The majority of band students maintain a GPA over 3.5, and one in three has a 4.0 or higher. Recent VHS band alumni have gone on to UCLA, UCSB, and the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Colleges love Band!

Band is an excellent extracurricular for your college application, with many opportunities to demonstrate leadership and a range of musical options to develop your talent. You can also earn a letter, cords for graduation, and awards that look great on college applications.

>>> Click here <<< to let us know you'd like to register for band. Or email Mr. Flores, the Director of Instrumental Music, at kflores@hartdistrict.org to enroll.