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The Herndon High School Winterguard took 1st place at the Atlantic Indoor Association Championships this weekend in Hampton, VA. This win puts the cherry on top of a groundbreaking season in which they earned one 4th place trophy, two for 3rd place, one for 2nd place, and a shiny new championship trophy. HHS competes in the Scholastic Regional A2 White Round Congratulations to the entire team, coaches, and supporting parents.

At their first competition of the season, Herndon's Winterguard performed their show "From Dust" at the Forest Park Indoor classic earning a spectacular 3rd place trophy. Herndon competed against nine other teams in the CGSRA2 division, a new division for 2025. To meet the Winterguard, check out this page Coaches : Antares Leask, Sarah Mister, Gracie Smith

The JMU School of Music Music Education Area is proud to announce the 2024 JMU Virginia Music Educators Association Awards! We present this award to a JMU undergraduate or graduate music education alumnus or alumna who has taught for at least ten years and who exemplifies JMU's commitment to musicianship and pedagogy. The recipient demonstrates: Excellence in music teaching, including the development of comprehensive, innovative programs and curricula Service to and sustained leadership in the profession of music education Continuing relationship with and support of the music education program at JMU Kathleen Jacoby has taught high school band since graduating JMU in 2004, most recently at Herndon High School for the past 17 years. Kathleen was a 2023 Washington Post "Teacher of the Year" finalist and the 2022 Fairfax County Public Schools Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year. She has served as an elected member of the VBODA Executive Board since 2020. She is a Conn Selmer VIP and a member of Phi Beta Mu. In 2021, she was awarded the WBDI "Scroll of Excellence," and in 2019 the Stars Over Dulles "Leadership in Arts" Dulles Chamber of Commerce designation. In 2014, she received commendations from the Town of Herndon and Fairfax County School Board. In both 2010 and again in 2017, Mrs. Jacoby was recognized by the School Band and Orchestra Magazine as "50 Music Teachers to Watch." Under Kathleen's direction, Herndon represented the United States at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, has twice represented Virginia at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawai'i, and is the only band to ever perform at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters. In 2014 and again in 2019, the United States House of Representatives issued a commendation to recognize the outstanding work of The Pride. The Pride performed in the NATO parade in 2018, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade in 2017, the National Cherry Blossom Parade in 2016, Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios in 106, and the Disney Electric Light Parade in April 2014. Mrs. Jacoby coordinates an extensive community network to secure funding for ALL students to participate in these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Credit: JMU Website

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The Herndon High School Band program has been a part of Northern Virginia since 1947, making it the the oldest established high school band in Fairfax County. Herndon High School Bands About Us Founded in 1947, the Herndon High School Band (affectionately called the 'Pride of Herndon') is the oldest school band program in Fairfax County. The band program includes Marching Band, Color Guard, Indoor Drumline, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and Wind Ensemble. The program has been recognized as one of the best band programs in Virginia. Your support and donations help us maintain our high-quality band program, including paying for uniforms, music, instrument maintenance, performances, and competitions. Thank you! Read more About important information HHS Winterguard Brings Home the Gold Webmaster 4 days ago 1 min read 14 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Winterguard Dances Into Third Place Communications Feb 1 1 min read 48 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Kathleen Jacoby Earns JMU Outstanding Music Educator Award Communications Nov 15, 2024 2 min read 576 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 NEWS GALLERY EVENTS Upcoming Events Stay up-to-date with our upcoming games, events and performances. SEE ALL EVENTS Spring Concert Tue, May 13 Herndon High School Auditorium More info Details Band Award Night Wed, May 28 Herndon High School Auditorium More info Details Graduation Tue, Jun 03 Fairfax More info Details Our Sponsors SPONSOR US Griffin Owens Insurance Wind Ensemble Spencers Safe & Lock Wind Ensemble Sunset Hills Automotive Wind Ensemble Legend Nail Spa Concert Sponsorship Show your support for music education and contribute to the Herndon High School Bands today! Support Us Donate

Volunteer Positions for the Herndon High School Band volunteer opportunities The Herndon High School BPA provides lots of different ways to get involved with the students' musical education. Below is a list of the Board positions with descriptions. If you are interested in filling a vacancy or shadowing for a future position, please contact the Board President at president@herndonband.org . WANT TO VOLUNTEER? board positions President Lynn Reda Shadow Needed Principal executive officer of the HHSBPA DETAILS Assistant Treasurer Angela McCafferty Assists the Treasurer, and assumes all duties designated to the Treasurer by these bylaws in the absence of the Treasurer DETAILS Chaperone Chair Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed Coordinates chaperone volunteers for all marching band trips and events DETAILS Forms Committee Chair Wendy Cummins Responsible for assisting the Band Director in assembling, distributing and collecting required band forms and maintaining the CutTime band database DETAILS Marching Uniforms Chair Marcy Brizzolara Shadow Needed Maintains all uniforms for the Marching Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS Trip Chair Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed Organizes logistics (hotel, bus, activities, meals, itinerary) details for all marching band trips and the Spring trip DETAILS Vice President Kathy Blouch Assists the President, and assumes all duties designated to the President by these bylaws in the absence of the President DETAILS Secretary Marie Coleman Shadow Needed Keep the records and minutes of all Board, Executive Committee, Annual and Special Meetings and is responsible for correspondence DETAILS Communications Chair Sharoni Dasgupta Oversees all communications activities DETAILS Tag Day - Area Chair Coordinator Theresa Puentes Recruits and coordinates across all Tag Day area leaders DETAILS Concert Uniforms Chair Elizabeth Robles Maintains all uniforms for the Concert Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS Treasurer Lynne DeRoche Maintains the records of all HHSBPA financial activities DETAILS Marching Chair Scott Gilson Supports transportation of pit equipment, uniforms and other large instruments DETAILS Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food events for thel Band DETAILS Guard Chair Marcy Brizzolara Provides general coordination, assistance, and advocacy for Guard Activities DETAILS Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro Works with the Director, various Chairs, and Board positions to meet volunteer requests for all events DETAILS Subcommittee positions Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCafferty, Steven Page DETAILS First Aid Chip Smith Provides First Aid services during events and trips for all involved DETAILS Tag Day Coordinator Theresa Puentes, Victor Puentes Shadow Needed Coordinates all logistics for Tag Day which is the largest fund raising activity of the season DETAILS Videographer Chris Blouch Shadow Needed Responsible for videos at all events and helps maintain the library DETAILS Graphic Designer Drew Griffiths Designs and develops graphics for programs, marketing, social, and web based content DETAILS Greens Coordinator Susan Rankin Coordinates with the Greens vendor to determine accurate and delivery and distribution of Holiday Greens DETAILS Band Gear Coordinator VACANT Shadow Needed Manages online orders, inventory, band gear POS sales at events, and ordering new inventory DETAILS PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Attends all monthly HHSBPA Board meetings and reports pertinent information from the PTSA meetings to the Board DETAILS Photographer Ian Macdonald Shadow Needed Ensures there is a photographer at every event and program. Manages Flickr account DETAILS Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions Susan Worrell PR - Writes and submits articles to local newspapers. Website, etc. Contacts and requests publications to cover events and send them articles/posts to be published. DETAILS Showcase Coordinator Scott Gilson Coordinates multiple Showcase teams to drive the overall Showcase logistics and strategy DETAILS Forms Coordinator Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed DETAILS Senior Class Representatives Marie Coleman, Wendy Cummins, Katherine Thompson Allen, Carmen Gant DETAILS Webmaster Ryan Buckner Shadow Needed Maintains the online presence, content, and technical architecture DETAILS Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson DETAILS