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By Ryka Sen

By Ryka Sen

By Ryka Sen

Ensembles for the Herndon High School Band Ensembles Select Ensemble Marching Band The Pride of Herndon Marching Band was founded in 1947 and is the oldest band in Fairfax County. The Pride performs at all home Varsity Football games, hosts a competition each September, performs at the Virginia State Assessment, and competes up and down the East coast throughout the fall. READ MORE Color Guard The HHS Color Guard is part of the HHS Marching Band. Color guards or flag corps are teams of performers who perform choreographed dances and routines with various equipment to enhance and interpret the music of a marching band or drum and bugle corps show. READ MORE Indoor Drumline The Herndon Indoor Drumline is our indoor competitive percussion unit. We practice twice weekly throughout the winter and early spring and we will perform at four weekend contests in February and March. READ MORE Jazz Band The Jazz Band is an ensemble designed to promote the study of jazz literature, emphasizing improvisation and styles of the jazz idiom. Students meet after school starting in November and receive a half credit for course participation. READ MORE Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble meets every other day to rehearse as both an independent small ensemble and as a supplement to the Symphonic Band percussion section. READ MORE Symphonic Band The Herndon High School Symphonic Band generally performs between Grade III-V literature READ MORE Symphonic Winds The Herndon High School Symphonic Winds is our newest ensemble, open by audition only and performing VBODA Grade IV-VI literature. READ MORE Wind Ensemble The Herndon High School Wind Ensemble is composed of the most advanced student-musicians and is open by audition only. It includes members from all four classes at Herndon High, meeting for one period daily and usually one evening per week during the concert season. READ MORE

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Herndon High School hosts the Showcase of Bands with over 30 local high school marching bands SHOWCASE OF BANDS Thank you to our bands and band directors for a fantastic event. See you next year. The Herndon High School Band is proud to host the annual Showcase of Bands. This HHS tradition is your chance to see over 30 of the best regional marching bands perform and compete all in our backyard -- and it's the band's most attended fundraiser of the whole season. Enjoy a festive full day of music, marching, and more. Don't miss a special Pride of Herndon performance at midday. Don't miss our 28th Annual Showcase as we kick off the 2025 Marching Band competition season! Questions about the event? See our FAQs below. PROGRAM MENU SCHEDULE SCORES VMBC NOVA Regional Presented by Herndon High School Where : Herndon High School Stadium When : Saturday September 27, 2025 Time: 9:00am - 10:00pm ONLINE ORDERS "Good Luck.You're amazing!" - Mom & Dad Send an over-the-loudspeaker shout out to your favorite marcher, director, or friend! You can now purchase Air Grams on our website. ORDER NOW over 30 bands 5,500+ attendees THANK YOU SHOWCASE DONORS Costco Sterling, VA Giant Food Town Center Plaza deli italiano Costco Sterling, VA 1/12 purchase showcase ads: BUSINESS ADS STUDENT ADS want to HELP WITH showcase? ALL VOLUNTEERS Volunteer positions for all Herndon High School band members, alumni, students, and family members HMS FAMILIES Volunteer positions for Herndon Middle School band students and family members DONATE FOOD Donate food and drinks to nourish our volunteers in the hospitality suite More questions about volunteering? Check out the descriptions here or Contact: volunteer@herndonband.org showcase faq: How can I volunteer? Start with the Sign Up Genius links above. Should you wish to volunteer for Showcase or for future events please contact volunteer@herndonband.org . Or, on the day of the Showcase, walk to the kiosk in front of Door 7 and speak with the volunteer coordinator. How long is the event? The Showcase of Bands event runs from 9am to 10:00pm. Volunteer shifts start from 7am and end at 11pm. What is the cost for attendees, and how do I purchase tickets? Please see the showcase event page for ticket information. Tickets are available for purchase on the website and at the stadium. When does the Herndon High School Band perform? This year Herndon High School Performs at 1:30pm. Program/schedule: https://www.herndonband.org/showcase-program Where do I park? All volunteers (adults) should park at the Dominion Christian School, previously Temple Baptist Church on Dranesville Road and walk through the gate near the tennis courts. Students may be dropped off at the entrance to the band room or at the front of the school. Where do volunteers check in? Please report to check in 15 MINUTES before your shift! Check in at the kiosk in front of Door 7. You will be given a name tag and directed to your station. What do I need to bring? Please bring a fully-charged cell phone, a flexible attitude, and a big smile. Can I cheer during the performance? Cheering is part of the whole experience; so, of course, you can cheer. The bands love to hear the crowd respond to the great music and precise drill execution. Remember, though, cheering at the wrong time is distracting and may unnerve some of the performers. So, give the performers all the positive feedback they deserve while on the field. What is the best way to enjoy the performances? Be an active audience member. If you see something you like during a performance, applaud or cheer. After the performance, if you see a band member, congratulate them on a great performance. And don’t forget to congratulate the band directors. They work especially hard in the marching competition season. Where are the bathrooms? The bathrooms are located by the concession stand just inside the entrance to the stadium. What do I wear? HHS band students and parent volunteers should wear their show shirts, HHS students should wear Herndon shirts, HMS and Elementary students should wear their band shirt or Herndon Pyramid shirts. Dress for the weather, including the unexpected and have comfortable shoes. Can I take pictures and video my band's performance? We welcome photographers and videographers from the stands or on the track. VMBC will not be allowing band representative in the press box. What do I do when I get to my volunteer station? Check-in with the area supervisor. Stay at your station until replacement arrives. Please notify the Volunteer Coordinator at Door 7 should you have to leave early. What do volunteers and bands do if it rains? HHSBPA follows the FCPS Inclement Weather Policy. Light rain will not hamper this event. In the event that there is heavy rain or lightning, each area will be instructed on where to report. We have reserved access to key areas of the school building so that everyone will have a safe place to go. In the event of inclement weather VMBC and Herndon Event Coordinator will contact directors with delay, standstill, indoor performance or cancellation scenarios. When is the event over? The estimated end time is after 10:00 p.m. Sections will be assigned for clean-up duties, and we kindly request everyone's assistance in this effort. Please ensure that volunteers contribute to clean up by removing any trash and litter, paying special attention to areas under the bleachers. If you have additional clean-up needs or questions, please check in at the Band Room or Command and Control for guidance. Clean-up operations encompass various tasks, including but not limited to: restore the fence that is removed for band entry return all tables used outside to the Cafeteria restore the concession stand and packing up unused materials dismantle and packing up the auxiliary concession stands restore the Choir Room ensure that the school grounds are litter free return school to operational condition before the last volunteer can go home Please remember while we strive for excellent organization and meticulous planning, we acknowledge that unforeseen changes and deviations from the schedule can occur. Nevertheless, drawing from our extensive experience, we are confident that the event will be smoothly executed and highly successful, and everyone will enjoy the occasion. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to this event and thank you to everyone for your help!