By Ryka Sen Share your Pride of Herndon journey!

By Class of 2026 Student Leadership & Gabi Arrington (Class of 2029)

By Ryka Sen Chris Wist plays a red trombone and knows the lyrics to the Herndon Fight Song!

The Herndon High School Band Parents Association supports the band students through fundraising and volunteering BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION HHSBPA – Herndon High School Band Parents Association We 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 Jen Falcone graphicdesign@herndonband.org Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions Jen Falcone graphicdesign@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

Herndon High School hosts the Showcase of Bands with over 30 local high school marching bands SHOWCASE OF BANDS 31 MORE DAYS UNTIL SHOWCASE! 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 29th Annual Showcase as we kick off the 2026 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 26, 2026 Time: 9:00am - 10:00pm ONLINE ORDERS PAY INVOICE "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 links above. Should you wish to volunteer for Showcase or for future events please contact volunteer@herndonband.org . On the day of the Showcase can also visit the table 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 about10:00pm, depending on the band sizes for the event. 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 2:45pm. (subject to change) 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 table 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 send Air Grams? Absolutely. Air Grams are for sale on our website and in person during the event. 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. There are also bathrooms in the building through door 8. 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, and return your lanyard if you have one. What do volunteers and bands do if it rains? 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 the Event Coordinator will contact directors with delay, standstill, indoor performance or cancellation scenarios. We have adequate contingency plans to execute in these scenarioes. 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

Holiday Greens are available in the Winter for purchase through our partner organizations holiday greens Greens sales have begun! The Pride of Herndon Band has been selling beautiful holiday greens from Sherwood Forest Farms for 45+ years. This fundraiser makes shopping for your holiday greens for yourself and others really easy…and it goes directly to reducing our travel costs! Consider gifting to friends, family, and clients since it’s the perfect touch to any holiday décor. Sales are ALL ONLINE ! Students can access “seller information” at the link below and use the attached sales flyer to spread the word via email or on social media, but if you and your friends and neighbors can’t wait that long, here is the link to our fundraiser: For 45+ years, we have sold beautiful greens from Sherwood Forest Farms . If you place a local order, select the band student from the menu so that your greens will be delivered to you the week after Thanksgiving. If you'd like to order for out-of-town family and friends, you can place a direct ship order. Those prices include shipping. Local orders placed without a band student assigned to it will need to be picked up the week after Thanksgiving. We'll send you an email to let you know when and where. Orders need to be placed by November 12! VIEW ALL GREENS GREENS faq: How do I shop? There are two ways to shop: LOCAL (regular) orders must be picked up at (1118 Landerset Drive, Herndon). DIRECT SHIP orders (gift items) will be shipped directly to the recipients (in the US, no P.O. Boxes). Shipping is included in the cost of the item. Those orders must be placed by November 16. Either way you shop, you can link your sales to a band student OR to the group as a whole. Band students get credit for sales and can win prizes! When will the orders arrive? Typically LOCAL greens arrive the week after Thanksgiving. Students will pick up greens at 1118 Landerset Drive (times/dates to follow) and deliver to their clients. DIRECT SHIP orders are typically delivered in the two weeks after Thanksgiving. (When depends on where they are being shipped.) Are there sample email or text message scripts I can use? See the section below to find both of those in the Sample Email and Text file Where can I find flyers? See the section below to find 2 flyers What If I have more questions? email HerndonHSgreens@gmail.com Below are some documents to help your Greens sales