Massaponax Marching Panther Pride
Massaponax High School opened in the Fall of 1998 as the fourth high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The bands have earned superior and excellent ratings at marching, concert, and jazz festivals during our history.
The band was designated a "Virginia Honor Band" in 2002, 2004, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 2020, and 2023. In addition, the MHS Music Department was designated a "Blue Ribbon School" in 2002, 2018, 2020, 2023, and 2024.
The Panther Pride Bands consist of the Panther Pride Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Winter Color Guard, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and the Marching Panther Pride.
2024 Marching Band Show
The Last Dance
Pride at MHS!
Upcoming Events
July 22 - July 31: MP2 Band Camp, 8AM - 4PM
August 1: MP@ Band Camp, 3 PM - 6PM ; MP2 Pool Party @ Spotswood Pool, 6 - 8PM
August 9: MP2 @ Fred Nats (Firework Friday) Gates Open at 6PM
August 13: Board Meeting @ 6:45PM; General Meeting @ 7:30PM
Sept. 10: Board Meeting @ 6:45PM; General Meeting @ 7:30PM
Sept. 14: Band Aid Day
Sept 28: Band Competition @ Riverbend HS
Oct. 5: Band Competition @ JMU
Oct. 8: Board Meeting @ 6:45PM; General Meeting @ 7:30PM
Oct. 19: Band Competition @ Mills Godwin HS
Oct. 26: VBODA @ Massaponax HS
Nov. 5: Spotsylvania Marching Band Showcase @ Massaponax HS
Nov. 12: Board Meeting @ 6:45PM; General Meeting @ 7:30PM
Dec. 7: Spotsylvania/ Fredericksburg Holiday Parades
Business Partners
MP2 would like to thank the following community partners for their sponsorship of our band program!
Gold Sponsors:
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Silver Sponsor:
Wegmans
Accomplishments
2023 Virginia Honor Band
2024 VMEA Blue Ribbon School
2024 Atlantic Indoor Association
1sr Place at Potomac HS
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P. O. Box 426
Thornburg, VA 22565
P. O. Box 426
Thornburg, VA 22565