Thank you to the 52 students who auditioned for our 64 member Wind Ensemble. I heard many wonderfully prepared pieces and scales, and I am so proud of the countless hours of practice that went into making that happen.
Please remember these things:
1) Just because you didn't make it in doesn't mean you didn't have a great audition. Some sections had over FOUR times the needed number of students audition as there were spots available!
2) Just because you did make it in doesn't mean you are necessarily better than people who didn't - there might have been a greater need for your instrument!
3) I have many notes from your audition, and I'd be happy to discuss them with you at any time.
4) Names are not listed in any order.
I look forward to an all time strong program - we are lucky to have amazing players in ALL of our performing ensembles next year!!
Mrs. Jacoby
Band Banquet is June 4th
Please plan to join us in recognizing all band students that evening (concert ensembles, marching band, guard, jazz, etc), especially our seniors!
Northern VA Youth Wind Auditions June 4-6, 2012 (May 7, 2012)
Save the date June 4-6, 2012 for the 2012-2013 "Northern Virginia Youth Winds" (NVYW) ensemble, conducted by Denny Stokes. Those eligible include all 9th-12th grade winds instrumentalists and percussionists. Download the NORTHERN VA YOUTH WINDS FLYER for more info.
Swing Dance Night June 1 - come early for a lesson at 6:30pm that night, then, stay for an evening of fun beginning at 7pm at Trinity Prebeterian on Bennett Street - download the SWING DANCE NIGHT FLYER for more information.
Summer Drum Major Clinic for rising 10th-12th grade (May 18, 2012)
The University of South Carolina Band Department will be hosting a Summer Drum Major Clinic for rising 10th-12th grade high school drum majors. The clinic will be Thursday thru Saturday, June 21 - 23 and will feature a special leadership session with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser for all registered participants. Download the 2012 Summer Drum Major Clinic flyer for more information.
LIKE the Herndon Band Facebook Page! (Apr 11, 2012)
On Facebook? Stop by the Herndon Band page and LIKE to keep up with us and what we are up to! Log into Facebook, then, point your browser to: http://facebook.com/HerndonBand and click LIKE in the upper right corner. Don't forget to share our page with friends and relatives!
Congratulations to our Jazz Band - they attended State Assessment recently and received straight superiors from all three judges! Special superior ratings were given to Austin Miller, Suresh Rajan and and Joey Branch for their solo performances during the concert. Congratulations to all participants!
CONGRATULATIONS All-Virginia Band and Orchestras Participants! (Mar 9, 2012)
Congratulations to our Herndon students who made the All-Virginia Band and Orchestras!
Michael Chen got 6th trumpet in the entire state as a sophomore (putting him second chair in the orchestra) Tiberui Baicoianu got 16th clarinet in the entire state as a sophomore (putting him in the top band) Kat Lopes got 6th chair in the entire state as a junior (putting her in the top band)
Adam Trapp, Caitlin Williams, and Leann Poirier also received alternate spots. Please give all of them your congrats!
Message from AYPO: Musicians Needed (Mar 9, 2012)
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras is in need of additional wind and percussion players for their upcoming season. For more information, please visit:
Here's a simple way to support the Band Program at no cost to you, and it will take just a minute of your time. Please link your VIC Card to the HHSBPA today, and The Pride will receive a portion of every dollar you spend at Harris Teeter!
NEW Dining for Dollars Opportunity at Finnegan's Pub! (Jan 23, 2012)
Looking for a great way to support the band program and a local merchant? We have a new dining for dollars program at Finnegan's - be sure to print out the DINING FOR DOLLARS AT FINNEGAN'S flyer and take it with you - dine-in or take-out will earn 20% of your non-alcoholic purchases for the band!
Connecting Generations and Communities Through Music (Jan 12, 2012)
This is a great opportunity to connect students with their communities - playing music for our senior community members. For an informational flyer click here and for a sign-up form, click here.
The Pride Earns Money with Amazon (Nov 7, 2010)
Did you know that when you start your online shopping session by clicking a link to AMAZON on the Herndon High School Band website, the band earns money from each sale?
Please tell everyone you know to click on this AMAZON link first!
Please remember while ordering your sheet music that HHS earns 8% on every order through SheetMusicPlus.com. Follow this link to start browsing through lesson and solo/ensemble music.
Did you know that when you start your online shopping session by clicking a link to