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Performance recordings Under the direction of Director Kathleen Jacoby, the Pride of Herndon has performed all over the world. See links to some of those performances YouTube For videos of recent years (2018 -now) subscribe ​ 2016-17 Band Videos: ​ Winter Concert: HHS Symphonic Band - Great Dakota Prairies https://youtu.be/YhXsaj9H-ag HHS Symphonic Band - A Night in Budapest https://youtu.be/F9otN9FD4j0 ​ HHS Flute Choir - conducted by Sarah Moran https://youtu.be/H9A4c5e3h7o HHS Flute Choir - Carol of the Bells https://youtu.be/ClxDSCx3ma4 ​ HHS Flute Choir - An Amazing Silent Night https://youtu.be/LpXozYhpwdo ​ HHS Wind Ensemble - Eine Kleine Yiddishe Ragmusik https://youtu.be/ITBoGt-EstE HHS Wind Ensemble - Do Not Go Gentle Into That Goodnight https://youtu.be/1YGS8IDS5_k ​ HHS Wind Ensemble - Goodbye World, Goodbye https://youtu.be/1x46H_UqorA ​ HHS Wind Ensemble & Alumni - A Christmas Festival https://youtu.be/S-_auYbitvk ​ HHS Wind Ensemble & Alumni - Sleigh Ride https://youtu.be/ZHFC3-yBZfE ​ Tag Day Concert Ride: https://youtu.be/c49vpzIgzIU ​ Inglesina: https://youtu.be/4xe26KJMrA0 ​ Folk Song Suite: https://youtu.be/JoxwZtqO2Ys ​ March to the Scaffold: https://youtu.be/q4TDwk8L1oc ​ ​ 2015-16 Marching Band Videos Homecoming parade and show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3wC2gZYiRc Homecoming halftime show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHJofr6JN5w&feature=youtu.be ​ September 9th Game https://youtu.be/l1im9L2ueGM ​ 2016 Senior Slide Show 2016 Cherry Blossom Parade ** New** - Video courtesy Robin Handy - Video courtesy Robert Brown Video clips from last four years - From Tag Day Concert 11/11/15 Herndon Homecoming Game - 10/24/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Herndon Homecoming Parade - 10/24/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Towson Performances - 10/17/15 Courtesy LIza Albright Loudoun Valley Performance - 10/3/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Showcase Performance - 9/25/15 HHS Marching Band Dedication to Holly, Kyle & Dale "You'll Never Walk Alone" - 9/18/15 Courtesy Robert Brown First game/performance of the season - 9/18/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Previous Years 2014 Marching Band - VBODA assessment, Patriot HS 10/25/14. – courtesy Jacob Reeves 2014 Marching Band - 9/19/14 Game Courtesy Liza Albright 2013 Marching Band – 9/27/13 Game – courtesy Jacob Reeves 2012 Marching Band – JMU Performance 10/20/2012 – courtesy Adrian Morgan 2010 Marching Band - Homecoming Parade/Game 1984 Marching Band - at VBODA assessment, 10/27/1984 Indoor Drumline 2015 Indoor Drumline - AIA Finals at Robinson Secondary School 3/28/15 - courtesy Patricia Adams 2014 Indoor Drumline - 3/29/14 - courtesy Andrea Eliason MORE

Indoor Guard The Pride of Herndon Indoor Guard (also known as Winter Guard) is our competitive indoor Color Guard unit. We practice throughout the winter, and compete regionally on the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA) circuit, in February and March. This theatrical Guard group performs to recorded music with choreography that uses interpretive movement, dance, flags, weaponry and other equipment or props to tell a story or evoke an emotion. You will learn teamwork and performance skills while representing the Pride of Herndon at competitions. For experienced guard members, it is a great way to maintain skills for the next Marching season, and learn some new moves. For newcomers to the sport, no experience is necessary to join and beginners are warmly welcomed. We will teach you all you need to know! An interest meeting is typically held in November. Optional December practice sessions are designed for beginners to learn the basics and recommended for those interested in Leadership and/or planning to audition for Advanced Features. We move to twice a week practices, typically in the evening, starting in January and running through March. Our Indoor Guard is a great group of dedicated individuals (both boys and girls) and is a lot of fun, but it does require commitment. We are competitive. We work hard. An option for those who want to be involved but don’t want to perform is to volunteer as crew support on competition days. We can have a lot of equipment, props, and a large floor to move around and welcome helpers! Or just come out to enjoy the show and cheer us on!​ You can also contact the instructor at winterguard@herndonband.org or the HHSBPA Guard Rep at GuardRep@herndonband.org Sandi Guardling Teagan Guardling Jess Guardling Kathy Guardling Nix Guardling Mir Guardling Maddie Guardling Renée Guardling Ozzie Guardling Abby Guardling Cappy Guardling Xi Guardling

accessibility GENERAL ​ The Pride of Herndon Marching Band is committed to ensuring that our website, www.herndonband.org (the “Website”), is accessible to all our visitors, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience and have taken steps to enhance the accessibility and usability of our Website. To achieve this, The Pride of Herndon Marching Band has partnered with leading web accessibility consultants and implemented technology that adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This ensures that our Website conforms to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar regulations globally. ​ We have completed initial accessibility enhancements, including testing with automated tools and screen readers. Our volunteers will continue to monitor the Website and apply necessary updates to maintain accessibility. ​ DISCLAIMER ​ We are dedicated to ongoing efforts to maintain and improve accessibility. Despite our best efforts, some issues may arise due to the wide range of assistive technologies available. We appreciate your understanding and patience. ​ CONTACT US ​ ​ If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of any page on our Website, please contact us at communications@herndonband.org . If you encounter an accessibility issue, specify the webpage and the nature of the issue, and we will make every reasonable effort to address it. Thank you for visiting our Website.

HISTORY & AWARDS 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. The program began when dedicated parents and citizens convinced Vladamir Johnson, a Russian interpreter and part-time music teacher from Washington, D.C., to rehearse a group of fledgling musicians in the rural town of Herndon. The program that started in Herndon, Virginia served as an inspiration and model for the instrumental music groups later formed in Fairfax County schools. Today, these programs expose thousands of young people to the unique enjoyment of making music together and participating in concerts, festivals and competitions of various categories at the county, state and national level. Today, the band program at Herndon High School has mirrored the growth of Herndon, increasing from that original group of fifteen musicians to more than 150 instrumentalists comprising the following ensembles: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Indoor Drumline, under the direction of Mrs Kathleen Jacoby. ​ Honor Band Designation A band receives the Honor Band designation when they receive a superior rating at VBODA Marching Band Assessment and the Wind Ensemble Band Assessment. Herndon received the Honor Band Designation for the following years: - 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 1987,1986, 1985, 1984 ​ ​ Recognition The Herndon High School Bands have won the following awards:​ ​ Parades ​ Herndon has performed in the following parades: Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Oahu, HI, 2023 Reston Holiday Parade, Reston, VA 2023 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, 2019 NATO International Military Tattoo Parade, Norfolk, 2018, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Philadelphia, 2017 Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios, Orlando, 2016 National Cherry Blossom Parade, Washington DC, 2016 Disney Main Street Electrical Parade, Orlando, 2015 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, selected to represent Virginia & won Grand Champion, 2013 Reston Holiday Parade, 2013 (Percussion and Guard 2011-2015) – ranked #2 favorite in nation behind Macy’s by USA Today readers​ ​ In the past Herndon has performed at the following: VMEA in 2014, 2007, 2003, 1995, 1987, 1983 Sudler Flag of Honor in 1991 Music Educators National Convention in 2002 and 1991 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 1987 and 1995 American Band Masters Convention in 2003 Music Educators National Convention in 2002, 1991 Midwest International Band & Orchestra Clinic in 1995, 1987 American Band Masters Convention in 2003 Meet Our Band DirectoR Kathleen Jacoby is the Director of Bands at Herndon High School in Fairfax County. She conducts three concert ensembles, the Pride of Herndon Marching Band, and Percussion Ensemble. She teaches AP Music Theory and sponsors the department Tri-M chapter. ALL DIRECTORS Kathleen Jacoby Director of HHS Band Program past DirectoRs Past Directors The Pride of Herndon would not be what it is today without the dedication and commitment of its illustrious band directors. This page highlights those who have helped shape the Herndon Band Program over the years. ​ Valdemar Johnson, 1947 – 1958 Fritz Velke, 1958 – 1964 ... He won the 1962 Ostwald Award for "Concertino for Band" WHILE he was the HHS band director!!! James Swiney, 1964 - 1968 Larry Willis, 1968 – 1971 George Duman, 1971 – 1978 Richard Bergman, 1978 - 2008 ​ If you have additional information or dates on the above directors, please contact director@herndonband.org and communications@herndonband.org READ MORE

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FORMS Forms and Information shared in the Band Packet (2024-2025) Note : Everything in blue is still being updated for 2024-2025 ​ Band Calendar 2024-2025 ​ To be collected at or before band meeting on June 12, 2024: Complete forms online here Instrument rental contracts and fee (if using a school owned instrument) ​ Forms to be completed before 1st day of Band Camp – prefer these also be collected by June 12: ​​ Please return FCPS forms as early as you can. We will be collecting forms at the June 12th meeting or they can be turned in to Mrs. Jacoby prior to the last day of school. ​ Important financial information : Herndon Band and Ensemble Fee Structure (Also in Spanish) ​ Other forms (as needed) FCPS Medication Authorization FCPS Inhaler Authorization FCPS Epinephrine Authorization ​ FAQs: New Parent to Marching Band FAQ Band Camp New Student FAQ MORE FORMS

PICTURES & recordings Pictures - Check out our Photo Gallery on Flickr !! All of the pictures are reduced in size to save on storage space and to make them load quickly on your computer. Their reduced size won’t be noticeable on your monitor; but, if you want to print them, they may not turn out so well. Not to worry, though. Just send an email to photography@herndonband.org with the name of the album and we’ll pass the note to the right photographer who will give you the original high-resolution file. Marching Band Videos – Click here - Password Required Video Password is the same password to access Forms Page. If you do not have a PW please contact Communications@herndonband.org to request password (please provide relationship to band) ​ Concert Recordings Page - Click Here - Password Required ​ Use the PW to enter this page The downloads are free, but we ask that you consider a PayPal donation of $10 All Downloads are legal and free for personal use only. Collect them all!! ​ Archives ​ Pictures : ​ If you receive an error message use Google Chrome as your Internet browser 2021 - 2022 Gallery 2020 - 2021 Gallery 2019 - 2020 Gallery 2018 - 2019 Gallery 2017 - 2018 Gallery 2016 - 2017 Gallery 2015 - 2016 Gallery 2014 – 2015 Gallery 2013 – 2014 Gallery 2012 – 2013 Gallery 2011 – 2012 Gallery 2010 - 2011 Gallery 2009 - 2010 Gallery 2008 - 2009 Gallery 2007 - 2008 Gallery 2006 - 2007 Gallery 1968 - 2006 Gallery ​ ​ Videos : ​ 2016 Cherry Blossom Parade - Video courtesy Robin Handy - Video courtesy Mina Phillips - Video courtesy Robert Brown - Video courtesy of Mar y Wilkerson - Video courtesy of Tim Barton - Video courtesy WJLA 2015 Electrical Parade at Disney World - Video courtesy Tim Barton - Video courtesy Laura Pels - Video courtesy Robert Brown - Video courtesy Donna Perlish 2015 Color Guard at Disney World - Courtesy Ashley Gaffey 2015 Indoor Drumline - AIA Finals at Robinson HS- Courtesy Patricia Adams 2015 Jazz Band - at Chantilly HS – Courtesy Tim Barton 2014 Drumline – HHS Pep Rally – Courtesy Jacob Reeves 2014 Indoor Drumline - AIA Finals at Freedom HS - Courtesy Andrea Eliason 2013 Indoor Drumline – Courtesy Jacob Reeves 2013 Pearl Harbor Parade – Courtesy Jacob Reeves 2013 USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii – Courtesy Jacob Reeves ​ Marching Band Video's prior to 2012 Password not required ​ If parents want to order the DVDs of the AIA Prelims 2015 , click on this link Drumline order package 3 (PSRA division), Guard order package 5 (CGSRA2 division). ​​ Interested in submitting pictures or videos? Let us know by sending an email to Communications@herndonband.org . In 1966, 67, and 68 the band recorded three albums involving the concert band and the stage band under the direction of Mr. James Swinney. They can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NmgGxg_rF-Il-iFor6eKaS4vcpbDYFiN?usp=sharing Recollections of recording the album by Luther Nossett, Class of 69: The band was a much more modest operation in the 1960s, but we did OK for a group of country kids. The sound quality of the recordings is not the best, but these were recorded in the auditorium, not in a sound studio. A few of the members have made careers in the music industry as band directors, performers, and one sound engineer in Nashville. There are stage band recordings with should bring some smiles, since some of the songs are reflective of the popular tunes of the day.

EVENTS Upcoming Events CALENDAR VIEW Sat, Sep 21 Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School Competition at Colgan HS Sep 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:50 PM Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, 13833 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112, USA 2024 Colgan Classic Details Sat, Sep 28 Herndon High School Stadium Showcase of Bands Sep 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT Herndon High School Stadium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Join us for our 27th Annual Showcase as we kick off the 2024 Marching Band competition season! Over 35 Marching Bands from the region will perform throughout the day; Herndon High School’s ‘The Pride of Herndon’ will perform +4 more Tickets Fri, Oct 04 Herndon Home Football Game vs Washington-Liberty High School Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Herndon, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Home Football Game on a 4 day weekend! Learn more Sat, Oct 05 James Madison University Competition at JMU Oct 05, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT James Madison University, 800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA Competition at JMU *Four-day weekend All day *SAT date – avoid scheduling this option! Learn more Thu, Oct 10 Herndon High School Stadium Home Football Game vs Chantilly Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM Herndon High School Stadium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Home Football Game (8th Grade Night) Learn more Sat, Oct 19 Monticello High School Marching State Assessment (VBODA) Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monticello High School, 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA VBODA Central Marching State Assessment at Monticello High School Learn more Wed, Oct 30 Herndon High School Auditorium Tag Day Concert Oct 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Herndon High School Auditorium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Tag Day Concert Learn more Sat, Nov 09 Herndon High School Stadium Homecoming Parade and Football Game vs vs Yorktown HS Nov 09, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST Herndon High School Stadium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Homecoming Parade and Football Game on a 3 day weekend! The Band Plays at Halftime Learn more Sat, Dec 07 Herndon Town Hall Square Herndon Tree Lighting Dec 07, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Herndon Town Hall Square, 730 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Come to the Herndon Tree Lighting and celebrate with the band! Learn more Thu, Dec 12 Herndon High School Auditorium Winter Concert Dec 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Herndon High School Auditorium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Winter Concert Learn more Wed, Mar 12 Herndon High School Auditorium Pre-Assessment Concert Mar 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Herndon High School Auditorium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Pre-Assessment Concert Learn more Thu, Apr 03 Herndon High School Auditorium Pyramid Concert Apr 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Herndon High School Auditorium, 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Pyramid Concert Learn more Load More Marching Band Showcase Homecoming Parade Band Fundraising Concert

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in memoriAm On August 7, 2015, three former members of the Pride of Herndon Class of 2014 lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident while en route to a video game convention in Texas when a driver entered the highway traveling in the wrong direction. The three friends were part of the band's 2013-2014 leadership team. Kyle Mathers was manager of the Pep Band, Dale Neibaur was trombone section leader, and Holly Novak was a drum major. Their passing left a large hole in the hearts of all who knew them. Kyle Mathers Kyle was a member of the marching band, Jazz band, First Robotics Team 116, and Drama Club Pit Crew. He was a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troops 1570 and 1577. While studying at Northern Virginia Community College, his community activities included organizing the Pride of Herndon Marching Band Relay for Life Team, and leading their fundraising efforts. He was very active with the Trinity Presbyterian Youth. And he also played with the Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble and the NOVA Jazz Ensemble. holly novak Holly was a drum major for The Pride of Herndon Band and also served as co-captain of the band’s Relay for Life team. At Reston Bible Church, she served as an Awana leader for Cubbies and Sparks. She also served as a helper for several summer Kid's Camps. She was attending Northern Virginia Community College to pursue a degree in psychology to assist her in her lifelong goal of being a dolphin trainer. dale Neibaur Dale was trombone section leader in the marching band, and was also active in the Jazz band and anything having to do with music.

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