For more than 75 years, the Martinsville High School Band of Martinsville, Virginia, has proudly upheld a tradition of musical excellence, community involvement, and student achievement. Today, the program is under the direction of Brian Joyce and Grayson Givens and continues to be an integral part of the Martinsville High School experience, involving more than 20% of the school’s student population.
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The Martinsville High School Band has earned superior ratings at concert and jazz festivals throughout the United States and Canada, with performances and awards in Orlando, Walt Disney World, Atlanta, Toronto, Virginia Beach, Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, and Carowinds. Recent festival appearances include Walt Disney World (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2023), Atlanta (2009, 2013, 2018, and 2025), Virginia Beach (2011 and 2018), Pigeon Forge (2017 and 2024), Myrtle Beach (2005 and 2026), and Carowinds (2022), as well as Universal Studios Orlando (2006) and Toronto (2002).

The Bulldog Marching Band and Jazz Band have also represented Martinsville High School on the national stage. The ensembles have performed the National Anthem during nationally televised broadcasts on FOX, FS1, NBC, and ESPN. The band has also proudly participated in the Virginia Governor’s Inaugural Parades, performing for Governor Tim Kaine in 2006 and Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2014.

The band’s accomplishments extend beyond the concert stage and athletic field. The Martinsville High School Band has made three appearances in the Washington, D.C., St. Patrick’s Day Parade, earning the honor of Best Band in 2010 and Best Visiting Band in 2014.

In recognition of its commitment to music education and the impact of its program on students and the community, Martinsville High School received the GRAMMY Signature School Community Award from the GRAMMY Museum Foundation in 2017 for outstanding efforts in high school music education.

With a legacy spanning more than seven decades, the Martinsville High School Band continues to inspire students through music, performance, leadership, and service—carrying its proud tradition of excellence into the future.
Current Band Staff

Director
Mr. Brian Joyce

​Assistant Director
Mr. Grayson Givens

Colorguard Staff
Mrs. Britany Porter

Band Staff Members
Jacovia Hairston
​James Richardson
Jyshir Plunkett