The largest performing group at Urbandale High School, the 150-member Urbandale J-Hawk Marching Band, prepares to entertain fans at their August 26, 2022, home opener at Frerichs Field. Their performance will feature mesmerizing music from a long-running Cirque du Soleil show–the circus-themed "La Nouba." Selections include "Distorted," "Reve Rouge," “A La Lune,” and "Urban." Get ready–the circus is coming to town! The band will amaze you with one of the greatest shows on Earth.

Schedule

August 26 - Halftime (vs. Bettendorf)

September 15 - Homecoming Parade

September 16 - Halftime (vs. Des Moines Roosevelt)

September 17 - Johnston Marching Invitational

September 30 - Halftime (vs. Centennial)(UMS Band Night + Senior Night)

October 1 - Urbandale Marching Invitational

October 7 - Halftime (vs. Sioux City West)

October 8 - Valleyfest Marching Festival

October 15 - State Marching Band Contest / Mid Iowa Band Championships

Returning Letterwinners:

10th Grade

Mathew Avis, Jack Baitinger, Alex Baker, Amal Choudhury, Meredith Dante, Henry Dix, Ian Gage, Oded Harazi, Carter James, Asa Leonard-Newton, Carter Lien Schwartz, Caleb Little, Elizabeth Little, Sophia Reece, Thomas Reece, Evan Rohwer, Miley Seliquini, Sidney Shide, Keira Vanderleest, Stephen Walters, Haley Wortock

11th Grade

Regan Anderson, Josiah Beiser, Taylor Beron, Robert Cross, Evie Ellison, Mathew Fletcher, Truman Folkers, Audrey Hager, Jon Hudak, Nik Hudak, Kiki Ibsais, Anna Legler, Liberty Luna, Hudson Lybarger, Jess Mackie, Logan Mills, Dylan Rains, Nolan Rains, Sophie Rugama, Hope Stice, Alli Ternes, Din Terzic, Mia Tessier, Vivian Tessier, Anna Thompson, Kiersten Van Horn

12th Grade

Skyler Blanchard, Chivon Bowley, Elliott Dix, Skylar Haenzi, Sophia Huber, Katelyn Knight, Ana Mamola, Kaitlyn Molis, Sean Murphy, Jack Neas, Josh Neas, Cory Pair, Jupiter Raymond, Lee Saylor, Ian Sharp, Mark Sibley, Sia Smith, Zach Sweet, Delaney Young