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Volunteer llist for Herndon High School Showcase of Bands with over 30 local high school marching bands Chat to Volunteer SHOWCASE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 44 MORE DAYS UNTIL SHOWCASE! Showcase of Bands includes over 30 marching bands from all over Virginia in a 1 day event from 9:00am to 10:00pm. That means 5500+ people coming and going at Herndon High School throughout the day. Showcase operates 100% on volunteer effort. Below you'll find a list with descriptions for positions critical to the success of Showcase. More questions about volunteering? Contact: volunteer@herndonband.org Student volunteers accepted Adult volunteers required Airgrams Responsible for selling Airgrams, which visitors can purchase to give a 'shout-out' to a group or a student. Band Marshal Accompany assigned band throughout the day and provide directions / timing. Building Monitor Visiting bands will leave their belongings in the cafeteria while on campus. Monitor that only students, staff, or chaperones are accessing the area allocated to their band. Bus and Spectator Parking Direct buses to bus parking area, and patrol the parking lots to help visitors find a parking place. Concessions Assist concessions cashier, stock supplies, and coordinate with Grill and Satellite Stations. Concessions Cashier Handle cash/make change or use HHSBPA provided device or for credit card transactions. Concessions Griller Grill hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hotdogs, help wrap food items, or take them to concessions. Have a supply ready during busy purchase times. Crowd Control Prevent patrons exiting and entering bleachers during a band performance. Entrance/Exit Monitors Responsible for the entry and exit of spectators into the stadium. Will review prepaid (electronic) tickets, and receive physical tickets from paying spectators. Facilities Clean-up Help guide students to finish tidying up the stadium and school grounds, collect cones, signs, etc. Facilities Set-up/Tear-down Help the Facilities crew set up/tear down the facility, including setting up tables, moving and opening/closing canopies, signs, cones, etc. First Aid Assist the HHSBPA First Aid Chair. Hospitality Provide refreshments for volunteers, dignitaries, and judges. Hospitality Liaison Team Assist hospitality by making food/provision runs though out the day. Need to use personal vehicle. Pit Parking Direct parking of trucks. Popcorn/Snow Cones Make popcorn or snow cones, and keep supplies stocked. Popcorn/Snow Cones Cashier Handle cash/make change or use HHSBPA provided device or for credit card transactions. Assist in filling orders and maintaining supply. Registration Assistant Help register the bands as they arrive at HHS for the event. Stadium Marshal Helps the bands get on/off the field by the band gate and the stadium gate to ensure smooth transitions of the performers. Ticket Sales Responsible for selling entry tickets to the event. HHSBPA will provide credit card devices. Volunteer Check-in Assistant Help with volunteer check-in.

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? IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER REQUESTS 2026-27 board positions President Kathy Blouch Shadow Needed Principal executive officer of the HHSBPA DETAILS Assistant Treasurer Mark Hoffman Assists the Treasurer, and assumes all duties designated to the Treasurer by these bylaws in the absence of the Treasurer DETAILS Chaperone Chair Mei Acuna Coordinates chaperone volunteers for all marching band trips and events DETAILS IT Chair Ryan Buckner The IT Chair provides strategic leadership for the technology that supports the Herndon High School Band Parents Association DETAILS Concert Uniforms Chair Kati Andresen Maintains all uniforms for the Concert Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS Vice President Dawn Dumon Leads all fundraising activities. Assists the President, and assumes all of their duties in the absence of the President DETAILS Secretary Cheryl Cooper Keep the records and minutes of all Board, Executive Committee, Annual and Special Meetings and is responsible for correspondence DETAILS Communications Chair Saima Hedrick Shadow Needed Oversees all communications activities DETAILS Guard Chair Cheryl Cooper Provides general coordination, assistance, and advocacy for Guard Activities DETAILS Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro Shadow Needed Works with the Director, various Chairs, and Board positions to meet volunteer requests for all events DETAILS Treasurer Angela Gill Maintains the records of all HHSBPA financial activities DETAILS Marching Chair Scott Gilson Shadow Needed Supports transportation of pit equipment, uniforms and other large instruments DETAILS Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson Shadow Needed Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food during events for the Band DETAILS Marching Uniforms Chair Chrissy Turgeon Maintains all uniforms for the Marching Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS Trip Chair Ellen Green Organizes logistics (hotel, bus, activities, meals, itinerary) details for all marching band trips and the Spring trip DETAILS 2026-27 BAND SUPPORT positions Financial Review Committee Saima Hedrick, Mark Hoffman Provides audit support capabiltiies DETAILS First Aid VACANT Provides First Aid services during events and trips for all involved DETAILS Senior Class Representatives Christine Cuadro, Colleen Foehrkolb Coordinates and executes activities and purchases for band Seniors DETAILS Webmaster Ann Rauscher Maintains the online presence, content, and technical architecture DETAILS Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson Shadow Needed Provides snacks and nourishment to students during Band Camp DETAILS ESOL Liaison Silvia Borda, Danitza Vasquez DETAILS Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly Shadow Needed Recruits and coordinates across all Tag Day area leaders DETAILS Band Gear Coordinator Dawn Dumon Manages online orders, inventory, band gear POS sales at events, and ordering new inventory DETAILS Videographer Chris Blouch, Brian Cooper Shadow Needed Responsible for videos at all events and helps maintain the library DETAILS Graphic Designer VACANT Designs and develops graphics for programs, marketing, social, and web based content DETAILS Assistant Uniform Coordinator Rossana Sudario Assists the uniform coordinator DETAILS Showcase Coordinator Scott Gilson Coordinates multiple Showcase teams to drive the overall Showcase logistics and strategy DETAILS PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Shadow Needed Attends all monthly HHSBPA Board meetings and reports pertinent information from the PTSA meetings to the Board DETAILS Photographer Dan Falcone Ensures there is a photographer at every event and program. Manages Flickr account DETAILS Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions VACANT 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 IT Support Josephine Arrington Maintains and administers Google Workspace user accounts DETAILS

The Herndon High School Band Parents Association supports the band students through fundraising and volunteering HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION HHSBPA – Herndon High School Band Parents’ Association They are the governing body of elected band parents and community members who meet regularly to help shape the greater band program at Herndon High School. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities Looking for anything additional? Please contact Communications@herndonband.org MINUTES BY-LAWS board Positions 2026-27 President Kathy Blouch president@herndonband.org Vice President Dawn Dumon vicepresident@herndonband.org Treasurer Angela Gill treasurer@herndonband.org Assistant Treasurer Mark Hoffman finance@herndonband.org Secretary Cheryl Cooper secretary@herndonband.org Marching Chair Scott Gilson marching@herndonband.org Chaperone Chair Mei Acuna chaperone@herndonband.org Communications Chair Saima Hedrick communications@herndonband.org Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson hospitality@herndonband.org IT Chair Ryan Buckner technology@herndonband.org Guard Chair Cheryl Cooper guard@herndonband.org Marching Uniforms Chair Chrissy Turgeon uniforms@herndonband.org Concert Uniforms Chair Kati Andresen concertuniforms@herndonband.org Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro volunteer@herndonband.org Trip Chair Ellen Green transportation@herndonband.org BAND SUPPORT Positions - 2026-27 Financial Review Committee Saima Hedrick, Mark Hoffman treasurer@herndonband.org Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly areachair@herndonband.org Showcase Coordinator Scott Gilson showcase@herndonband.org First Aid VACANT firstaid@herndonband.org Band Gear Coordinator Dawn Dumon bandgear@herndonband.org PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch ptarep@herndonband.org Senior Class Representatives Christine Cuadro, Colleen Foehrkolb seniorrep@herndonband.org Videographer Chris Blouch, Brian Cooper videography@herndonband.org Photographer Dan Falcone photography@herndonband.org Webmaster Ann Rauscher webmaster@herndonband.org Graphic Designer VACANT graphicdesign@herndonband.org Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions VACANT communications@herndonband.org Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson snacks@herndonband.org Assistant Uniform Coordinator Rossana Sudario uniforms@herndonband.org IT Support Josephine Arrington support@herndonband.org ESOL Liaison Silvia Borda, Danitza Vasquez esol@herndonband.org board meeting minutes by-laws