Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Place: Herndon High School
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Times subject to change)

See Current Performance Schedule Here

Directions to Herndon High School Here

Check out the Yummy Concessions Menu Here

The 11th edition of the Virginia's Showcase of Bands will be the largest version in the history of this event.

What is the Virginia's Showcase of Bands? It is a marching band competition hosted each year by our Band Parents Association. Once again this year, we are teaming with the USSBA (United States Scholastic Bands Association) and will be hosting their Northern Virginia Regional competition. We already have 31 bands scheduled to perform and additional registrations are still possible. (You an see the latest list and schedule for performances here.) Each band that appears will compete with other bands of similar size in different categories. Judges rate and score each band, and the top bands are recognized with trophies. We will have two award ceremonies this year at about 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Our Pride of Herndon Marching Band will march in exhibition. We will receive ratings from the judges for our own use and will not be competing with any other band.

This is a major fund raiser for the Band Parents Association. Over 350 volunteer positions have been identified and need to be filled to ensure that this year's edition follows the successful traditions of the nine that preceded it. There are volunteer positions available for adults, high school students and middle school students. We also have positions for people with limited mobility. We will need many hands the day of the event to do various activities like working in the concession stand, parking control, hospitality, and band guides. We partner students and parents for guides so that parents don't have to worry about not being familiar with the school. We also provide maps and instructions for each position. Slots available here.

Some tips for our volunteers:

• Adults should wear their red band shirts or red shirts
• HHS students should wear their "show" shirts
• HMS students who volunteer should wear their band shirts from last year if  they have one (otherwise red shirts will work).
• Name tags will be provided the day of the event.
• Students will be provided with a ticket to the concession stand for use after they have completed their shift.
• Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift. Specific check-in instructions will be sent via email the week of Showcase. Most volunteers will need to report to the Drama room to sign in and receive their name tag. Volunteer parking instructions will also be announced in that email.
• Wear comfortable shoes, bring a big smile and enjoy the day.
• More FAQs here

Thank you in advance to all of you for helping to make the 11th edition of the Virginia's Showcase of Bands fantastic!

- Richard Yuras,
Chairperson, Virginia's Showcase of Bands

Updated 03/31/2008