The largest performing group at Urbandale High School, the 150-member Urbandale J-Hawk Marching Band, prepares to entertain fans at their September 3, 2021, home opener on Frerichs Field. Their performance entitled Birdsong will include “Birdland” by Weather Report, “Blackbird” by The Beatles, and “Red – Themes from Stravinsky’s Firebird.” Soar along with the band as the J-J-Hawks take flight for their 2021 marching season!

Schedule

September 3 - Halftime (vs. Johnston)

September 10 - Halftime (vs. Valley)

September 18 - Johnston Marching Band Festival

September 23 - Homecoming Parade

September 24 - Halftime (vs. DM East)(Homecoming)

October 2 - Urbandale Marching Invitational

October 9 - Valleyfest Marching Festival

October 15 - Halftime (vs. Waukee)(Senior Night and UMS Band Night)

October 16 - State Marching Band Contest / Mid Iowa Band Championships

October 22 - Halftime (vs. Waukee Northwest)

Returning Letterwinners:

Sophomores

Josiah Beiser, Taylor Beron, Evangelina Ellison, Matthew Fletcher, Truman Folkers, Ethan Giles, Audrey Hager, Nikolas Hudak, Claire Ibsais, Hudson Lybarger, Hope Stice, Ian Swacker, Din Terzic, Mia Tessier, Vivian Tessier, Anna Thompson, Kiersten Van Horn

Juniors

Hannah Field, Sophia Huber, Katelyn Knight, Ana Mamola, Aurora Murphy, Jack Neas, Josh Neas, Max Obrecht, Cory Pair, Quinn Panos, Lee Saylor, Sia Smith, Jenna Vander Hart

Seniors

Michael Andrews, Kylie Bakke, Eli Brockman, Alivia Cronk, Kaylee Fletcher, Bryce Getz, Jacque Hernandez, Cody Iwig, Luis Jimenez, Alexis Judge, Addie Kerr, Liz Luke, Dylan Luong, Elise McDowell, Sahithi Narmnada, Alayna Sand, Megan Sawyer, Will Schumacher, Autumn Sheppard, Aaron Spidle, Jacob Walters