 The Marching Band and Color Guard compete in the Western Band Association ( WBA ) circuit . The band practices a competitive field show , performed at football halftime shows and competitions . The Marching Dons are classified into WBA Class AAAAA . The Amador Valley Marching Dons have received sweepstakes ( highest score in combined AAAA and AAAAA classes ) and first place awards and earned sixth place in 2008 at the WBA Championship . 
