Sale of our popular Discount Cards is happening and will end on October 29^th.

What are they?  Why do we sell them?  How much do they cost?  These and many other questions are answered on the Discount Cards Page.

Questions?  Contact Nanette Richardson at DiscountCards@HerndonBand.org.

Your child should have brought their Greens packet home with them Wednesday October 8^th after practice.  Frequently asked questions, color brochures, price list and order forms for the Holiday Greens Sale are in the packets (and on our Holiday Greens page).  Please contact your area chair if you need extra forms.

The sale begins as soon as you receive your packet and will end on Wednesday, October 29^th.  You must turn in your completed order form to your Area Chairperson no later than October 29^th.  Please collect all money with the orders.  Checks must be made out to HHSBPA.  Delivery will be between November 28^th and December 5^th.  Your Area Chairperson will call you with information about the exact date and place for pickup.  To see photos of the greens please go to www.sherwoodforestfarms.com.

Any questions?  Please contact Kathy Powers at Greens@HerndonBand.org.

The Pride of Herndon will march in the VBODA State Marching Festival on Saturday, October 25^th.  The competition will be held at Battlefield High School.

Directions to Battlefield HS

The complete schedule of competitions and home games is posted on our calendar.

Reminder - After School Marching Rehearsal (through the first week of November):

Tuesdays: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursdays: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Congratulations to Matt Breuer for being accepted to the Brass of Peace Brass Ensemble!  This is a very select group, and Matt was chosen out of more than 15 other trombonists who auditioned.  For chances to see Matt perform, check out the Brass of Peace website at www.eclipseco.com.

Showcase results have been posted!  Click the icon on the left to access the YEA results page.  Congratulations to all schools that participated in the USSBA Northern Virginia Regional Showcase of Bands.

Congratulations to the Pride of Herndon Marching Band for their fantastic opening season performance!  Out of 12 bands at the Bands Along the Occoquan competition, Herndon placed 1^st in music, drum major and drumline, 2^nd in marching and general effect, and 3^rd in guard.  In the AAAA class, Herndon won all awards.  The Pride also won 2^nd place for Best Overall Band for the day.  We’re so proud of you!

The next meeting of the HHSBPA Board is on Monday, November 3^rd.  The board typically meets the first Monday of each month.  All HHS Band parents are welcome.  Please consider attending to keep informed about the various band events.

Date: Monday, November 3^rd
Time: 7:30pm
Location: HHS Guidance Conference Room (enter via Door 11)

Hospitality needs your help with the Homecoming Parade BBQ on Saturday, October 18^th.

After the Middle School and High School bands march in the Homecoming Parade, they will return to the High School for their last BBQ of the season.  Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by HHSBPA.  We are requesting the following donations from band parents:

Freshmen: Tossed salad (and dressing) or sliced tomatoes/onions/pickles for hamburgers

Sophomores: Desserts (please note that this is a 'nut free' food environment)

Juniors: Side dishes such as potato salad, macaroni salad or mac-n-cheese etc.

Seniors: Drinks - water & Gatorade in single serving sizes

Items should be dropped off at Herndon High School between 8:30am-9:00am on October 18^th at the red hornet wall.  Please label any containers and utensils that will need to be returned.  Thank you for your continued support and donations!  For more information, please contact Monique Berkeley at Hospitality@HerndonBand.org.

THANK YOU to "the best booster organization that can possibly be".

The 12^th Virginia’s Showcase of Bands was again a great success because of your tireless effort.  Many thank you’s have already been expressed and I would be remiss not express my own.  First to the Showcase Committee that put in months of work to present the 12^th Virginia’s Showcase of Bands: James Amonnett, Monique Berkeley, Katy Betti, Joan Biddle, Elizabeth Charles, Jackie & Seth Leventhal, Howard McAnany, Kathy Powers, John Rush and JoAnn Skinner.

Thank you to volunteers that arrived before sunrise on Saturday and left after sunset, doing multiple tasks whenever asked: George Berekely, Troy Miller and Kerri Wilson.  I’m sure I’ve missed others, please know my thanks extend to you as well.

To our alumni who either helped out during Showcase or with preparations before: Elizabeth Beach, Bobby Biddle, Sheridan Kramer, Kurt Theodorakis, Dave Vannel and Rich Yuras.  Special thanks to Mary Beach and the HHS Class of '08.

Thank you Ms. Schoelwer for all of your work with USSBA and the visiting Band Directors.

Last but not least, thank you to the folks that gave multiple days taking time away from family and work to give to The Pride: Gary Beach, Frank Bowen, Suzanne Cleveland, Brenda Kurtz, Neil Lovering, Anita Miller and Mary Catherine Williams.

The 12^th Virginia’s Showcase of Bands, despite some unexpected challenges, was again successful.  Many of the guest bands and their supporters praised you, the Herndon High School Band Parents Association, for once again providing a first rate show.  You proved again that it is The Pride of Herndon Band Program!

Sincerely,
Steven J. Scott
Chair 12th Virginia’s Showcase of Bands

The HHS Band Board has finalized the fees for the 2008-2009 Pride of Herndon Marching unit and Concert Bands.  The total fee for each student is $575, and the payment schedule is:

• June 2^nd: The first Marching Band payment of $200 was due
• July 31^st: The second and final Marching Band payment of $275 was due
• November 1^st: The Concert fee of $100 is due

For each payment, write a check for the respective amount to the HHS BPA.  Please write "Marching Band Fee" or "Concert Fee" (whichever is appropriate) and the student's name on the memo line of the check.  Each payment can either be placed in the Red Box (in an envelope first) or mailed to HHS BPA, P.O. Box 1293, Herndon, VA 20172-1293.  The following two forms must be completed and accompany the first Marching payment.  Click on each link to open the form and print.

• 2008-2009 Student Information Form
• 2008-2009 Band Financial Agreement

All band students and band parents must sign up for the appropriate Band Blasts (Yahoo! Groups).  These are the primary means of communication for news and announcements throughout the Pride of Herndon.  Click on the Yahoo! Groups title above or the Band Blast button at the top of this page for more information and to enroll in each group.

NOTE: Please sign up for:

1. The General Band
2. Your Band (Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band)
3. Your Class (2009, 2010, 2011 or 2012)

The following Yahoo! groups have been created for the Herndon High School Band families and students:

Click on any of the Yahoo! groups listed above to sign up for that particular group or click here to go to the HHS Band Yahoo! page and sign up for any of the Yahoo! groups.  Step-by-step instructions are available for your convenience.

Harris Teeter now has an account on the VIC card that will send funds directly to the band program.  If you do not have a card yet, you can sign up online at www.harristeeter.com (code 6075).  If you already have a card, you can either ask the cashier to link your card to the program, or you can stop by the service desk to sign up.  The card brings benefits of savings and entry into their frequent prize programs.  The band receives 5% of all purchases of Harris Teeter private label products.  Please note that the high school also has a code, so be sure to ask specifically for the band program - 6075 - to have the benefits sent directly to the band program.