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Kelly Spann | Herndon High School Band < Back Kelly Spann Color Guard Ms Spann has been involved with color guard for 8 years and it has always been a dream of hers to teach. She is a graduate of Morris Hills High School (USSBA 1 Open Champions, 1999, USSBA 2 Open Champions, 2000, MAIN Scholastic AA Champions, 1999) in Rockaway, NJ and Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA. In 2010, Miss Spann was the assistant color guard instructor at Battlefield High School. She currently works outside the education field at an international association as a meeting planner. Previous Next

Drumline Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Drumline Chair VACANT I'M INTERESTED Board Responsible to help support marching needs during the season During the winter months, the coordinator will run an indoor drumline program to include the following duties -Communication of information -Coordination of chaperones for competitions -Form collection and completion -Work with marching coordinator to rent trucks for instrument transportation -Fundraising Attends all monthly Board meetings Previous Next

Pictures and Recordings for the Herndon High School Band PICTURES & recordings Pictures - Check out our Photo Gallery on Flickr !! All of the pictures are reduced in size to save on storage space and to make them load quickly on your computer. Their reduced size won’t be noticeable on your monitor; but, if you want to print them, they may not turn out so well. Not to worry, though. Just send an email to photography@herndonband.org with the name of the album and we’ll pass the note to the right photographer who will give you the original high-resolution file. Marching Band Videos – Click here - Password Required Video Password is the same password to access Forms Page. If you do not have a PW please contact Communications@herndonband.org to request password (please provide relationship to band) Concert Recordings Page - Click Here - Password Required Use the PW to enter this page The downloads are free, but we ask that you consider a PayPal donation of $10 All Downloads are legal and free for personal use only. Collect them all!! Archives Pictures : If you receive an error message use Google Chrome as your Internet browser 2021 - 2022 Gallery 2020 - 2021 Gallery 2019 - 2020 Gallery 2018 - 2019 Gallery 2017 - 2018 Gallery 2016 - 2017 Gallery 2015 - 2016 Gallery 2014 – 2015 Gallery 2013 – 2014 Gallery 2012 – 2013 Gallery 2011 – 2012 Gallery 2010 - 2011 Gallery 2009 - 2010 Gallery 2008 - 2009 Gallery 2007 - 2008 Gallery 2006 - 2007 Gallery 1968 - 2006 Gallery Videos : 2016 Cherry Blossom Parade - Video courtesy Robin Handy - Video courtesy Mina Phillips - Video courtesy Robert Brown - Video courtesy of Mar y Wilkerson - Video courtesy of Tim Barton - Video courtesy WJLA 2015 Electrical Parade at Disney World - Video courtesy Tim Barton - Video courtesy Laura Pels - Video courtesy Robert Brown - Video courtesy Donna Perlish 2015 Color Guard at Disney World - Courtesy Ashley Gaffey 2015 Indoor Drumline - AIA Finals at Robinson HS- Courtesy Patricia Adams 2015 Jazz Band - at Chantilly HS – Courtesy Tim Barton 2014 Drumline – HHS Pep Rally – Courtesy Jacob Reeves 2014 Indoor Drumline - AIA Finals at Freedom HS - Courtesy Andrea Eliason 2013 Indoor Drumline – Courtesy Jacob Reeves 2013 Pearl Harbor Parade – Courtesy Jacob Reeves 2013 USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii – Courtesy Jacob Reeves Marching Band Video's prior to 2012 2012 Marching Band – JMU Performance 10/20/2012 – courtesy Adrian Morgan 2010 Marching Band - Homecoming Parade/Game 1984 Marching Band - at VBODA assessment, 10/27/1984 If parents want to order the DVDs of the AIA Prelims 2015 , click on this link Drumline order package 3 (PSRA division), Guard order package 5 (CGSRA2 division). Interested in submitting pictures or videos? Let us know by sending an email to Communications@herndonband.org . In 1966, 67, and 68 the band recorded three albums involving the concert band and the stage band under the direction of Mr. James Swinney. They can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NmgGxg_rF-Il-iFor6eKaS4vcpbDYFiN?usp=sharing Recollections of recording the album by Luther Nossett, Class of 69: The band was a much more modest operation in the 1960s, but we did OK for a group of country kids. The sound quality of the recordings is not the best, but these were recorded in the auditorium, not in a sound studio. A few of the members have made careers in the music industry as band directors, performers, and one sound engineer in Nashville. There are stage band recordings with should bring some smiles, since some of the songs are reflective of the popular tunes of the day.

President Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next President Shadow Needed Kathy Blouch president@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The President will be the principal executive officer of the HHSBPA with primary authority in all areas and, subject to the Board of Directors, shall: Supervise the management of the HHSBPA in accordance with these bylaws; Preside over all Board of Directors and Association meetings; Provide an agenda for each Board of Directors and Association meeting at least two (2) days in advance of such meeting; Serve as a liaison to the Director of Bands; Serve as the official HHSBPA spokesperson; Monitor all financial accounts and supervise the preparation of the annual budget. Previous Next

Erica Hirt (In Memoriam) | Herndon High School Band < Back Erica Hirt (In Memoriam) Marching Tech, Marching Band Ms. Hirt worked with the Pride of Herndon Marching band from the fall of 2011 to winter of 2025. An alumna of Herndon High School, class of 2007, she graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2011. She was the band director at Armstrong ES in Reston and Forestville ES in Great Falls. In addition to teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools, she also taught private bassoon lessons in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties. She performed regularly with the Fairfax Wind Symphony, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, and several other amateur music groups in Herndon and Chantilly. Please take a few minutes to read the tribute to Ms. Hirt Previous Next

Webmaster Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Webmaster Ryan Buckner webmaster@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Maintains and updates HHS Band online presence, hosting accounts, and email forwarding. Works with all members of the board to coordinate timely updates to the website content for band events and activities. Responsible for: Website design: Maintaining the website's design, keeping it up-to-date, and configuring new features Website performance: Monitoring website traffic, user behavior, and engagement, and generating reports to analyze and improve performance Website security: Implementing security measures and ensuring the website is secure Website functionality: Testing websites across different platforms, browsers, operating systems, and devices to ensure functionality and efficiency Search engine optimization (SEO): Reviewing SEO to enhance website visibility to include posting relevant information to social media User support: Interacting with users to address technical issues, answer queries, and provide assistance with website usage Content management: Updating website content regularly to keep it looking fresh, to include events, fundraising activities, sponsorships, in memoriam, volunteer names, Pride Route tracking, pictures, videos, blogs Website eCommerce: Maintaining and making available capabilities for purchases through the website Live Streaming: Live streaming program performances to the Pride Cam Training: Training Board and Committee members how to effectively make updates to support their volunteer duties Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for effective transition of Webmaster duties over time Seasonal Events: Updating annual events with latest information to include dates, times, descriptions, ticketing, and images R&D: Researches, develops, and implements new ideas to improve the efficiency of the HHSBPA Previous Next

Wind Ensemble Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back 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. The Wind Ensemble’s achievements over the past several decades have been most noteworthy. Beginning in 1978 with a Grand Championship in Florida, the band has continued to excel on the competitive stage, have won over 38 First Place or Grand Championship awards. Among its highlights are twice retiring the Governor’s Cup at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival (a six year participation involving more than 200 concert bands from every state in the nation), many Gold Medal awards, and outstanding memories of superb music performances. In 1991, the Herndon Wind Ensemble was the only band selected for the Sudler Flag of Honor . This award, endowed by Louis and Virginia Sudler and sponsored by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, was established as a means of honoring the nation’s finest high school concert band programs. Through a rigorous selection process involving a seven year commitment, only 36 high school bands have been selected since its inception. The Wind Ensemble consistently achieves “Virginia Honor Band” recognition and receives superior ratings at all-district band festivals. They have been officially recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County, and the Town of Herndon for their music excellence Previous Next

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? CURRENT board positions President Kathy Blouch Shadow Needed Principal executive officer of the HHSBPA DETAILS Assistant Treasurer Angela McCafferty 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 Guard Chair Stacey Kenneweg & 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 Vice President Dawn Dumon Shadow Needed Assists the President, and assumes all duties designated to the President by these bylaws 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 Sharoni Dasgupta Oversees all communications activities DETAILS Marching Uniforms Chair Debora Jimenez & Rossana Sudario 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 Treasurer Lynne DeRoche 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 events for thel Band DETAILS Concert Uniforms Chair Elizabeth Robles Maintains all uniforms for the Concert Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS CURRENT BAND SUPPORT positions Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly Shadow Needed Recruits and coordinates across all Tag Day area leaders DETAILS First Aid Chip Smith Provides First Aid services during events and trips for all involved DETAILS Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles Coordinates and executes activities and purchases for band Seniors DETAILS Webmaster Ryan Buckner Maintains the online presence, content, and technical architecture DETAILS Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson Shadow Needed DETAILS Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCafferty & Saima Hedrick Provides audit support capabiltiies DETAILS Band Gear Coordinator VACANT Manages online orders, inventory, band gear POS sales at events, and ordering new inventory DETAILS Videographer Chris Blouch Shadow Needed Responsible for videos at all events and helps maintain the library DETAILS Graphic Designer Drew Griffiths Shadow Needed Designs and develops graphics for programs, marketing, social, and web based content DETAILS Assistant Uniform Coordinator VACANT Shadow Needed 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 VACANT 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

Treasurer Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Treasurer Lynne DeRoche treasurer@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Treasurer shall maintain the records of all HHSBPA financial activities and shall be bonded through the means of an adequate fidelity bond. From the HHSBPA bylaws, the Treasurer shall: Establish and maintain, in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting, an appropriate accounting system, including reports Maintain checking and other accounts as needed at a local financial institution and reconcile monthly bank statements Keep an accurate and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures of the Association and preserve all vouchers, receipts, statements and canceled checks, when available. (An assistant may enter information into QuickBooks and maintain filing) Prepare the annual budget for review by the Board of Directors and presentation to the membership. Maintain custody of all funds, expending money only by check or other means consistent with these bylaws and as otherwise authorized by the Board of Directors. (An assistant may prepare checks for the Treasurer's signature) Make deposits of all income in the proper accounts as designated in the budget. (An assistant may enter information into QuickBooks) Maintain the non-profit status for the Association Maintain any needed business licenses for the Association. Be responsible for maintaining and updating all student account records and communicating student account information to students and parents on a regular basis. (An assistant may update and maintain the student account records) Be responsible for the submission of all Federal, State and Local tax and information returns including, but not limited to, IRS Forms 990 and 1099 Monitor the budget, provide a report at every Board meeting, and alert the Board to any concerns Previous Next

Gracie Smith | Herndon High School Band < Back Gracie Smith Guard Coming Soon Previous Next

Glossary of band terms for the Herndon High School Pride of Herndon Marching Band band glossary glossary Auxiliary The term originally used for the flag/rifle carriers who stood at the front of marching show. Evolved into modern Color Guard when dance and decorative flags were added. Now known as Guard or Color Guard; see Guard/Color Guard for more details. BOA Bands of America An organization that manages and oversees marching band competitions. For more information Battery Marching Band percussion section that carries drums and marches; is comprised of snare drums, bass drums, and quads (see Quads). Cadence The beat played by percussion during a parade to indicate the marching pace. Also played as the band marches off the field after a field show or rehearsal. Caption Awards Various awards a marching band can win at competitions, can include: Drum Major, Drumline, Auxiliary, Music, Marching, General Effect, Percussion Class Grand Champion, Pit Crew and Audience Spirit Awards, Overall Class Champion (based on highest points across all classes.) Points can total up to 100 for each adjudicated category. Clinicians Personnel hired to help out with various sections of the band, as in brass instructor or drumline instructor. Color Guard A group of students who add color and style to marching band performances with flags and other props. Formerly know as Auxiliary, the term originally used for the flag/rifle carriers who stood at the front of marching show that evolved into modern-day color guard when dance and decorative flags were added. Drill The steps and positions that make up the Marching Band show. (see Sets) Drill Book The notebook that holds each individual student’s drill for the Marching Band show. Drill Down A marching skills contest conducted along the lines of “Simon Says.” Contest is one of the highlights of the parent show at the end of band camp. Drum Major(s) Student conductor(s) who direct the marching band as it plays. Drumline The entire percussion section of the Marching Band; includes both the PIT and the Battery. Flags Flags/silks used by the Guard during a Marching Band show. Front Ensemble Formerly known as PIT. Marching Band percussion section that does not march but rather plays on the sidelines and are staged at the front of the band during marching competitions. It is comprised of instruments such as tympani, xylophones, gongs, etc. Gauntlets Wrist and lower-arm covering; part of Marching Band/Guard uniform. Indoor Drumline A competitive Percussion group that includes both the Battery and the Front Ensemble that compete after the Marching Band season is over Welcomes non-percussionists as well. Indoor Guard A competitive Guard group that competes after the Marching Band season is over. Welcomes those who weren't a part of Guard during the Marching Band season. For more information PIT Percussion Instrument Team Now known as Front Ensemble; see Front Ensemble for more information PIT Crew A group of parent volunteers who assist students that are in the Front Ensemble, formerly known as PIT, before and after the band preforms at a competition. Responsiblities include helping to get the instruments on and off the field within the allotted time frame, assisting students load and unload percussion instruments on and off the truck, and helping the Front Ensemble students assemble their instruments and set up for competition. Also known as "Pit Parents" Pep Band Small subset of the band that plays for the away football games. Plumes The feathered portion of the Marching Band hats (very fragile); provided by band. Podium Raised platform upon which conductors stand. Also known as Tower Quads Set of 4 connected drums carried by member of the battery. Also known as Teners or Tener Drums Red Box A locked box that hangs on the door next to Mrs. Jacoby’s office in the band hallway This box is used to send/turn in materials to the Band Parent’s Association. It is the location where most forms and items can be dropped for pick-up by the BPA Treasurer. NEVER PUT CASH IN THE RED BOX. All money that is deposited in the RED BOX should be in the form of a check. Generally, checks can be made payable to HHSBPA unless other instructions have been given. All materials deposited into the RED BOX should be inside a sealed envelope with the Band Member’s name clearly marked on the outside. It is recommended that a brief description of the contents also be marked on the outside of the envelope. Rifles Imitation wooden rifles the Guard use in a Marching Band or Winter Guard show. (They’re heavy!) Run-through Practicing the Marching Band show. Sabers Docorative swords that the Guard uses in a Marching Band show. Scoring See section in BOA Adjudicators Handbook, starting on page 24 for a description of scoring for BOA. Scoring rules are not universal across judging organizations, but this is a nice insight into the whole process from a judge’s point of view. Section A Marching Band instrument group; such as “alto sax section” or Color Guard Section Leader Band student who is in charge of a Marching Band instrument section; such as “alto sax section leader.” Sectional A practice or rehearsal by a section of instruments. Sets Sub-set of the shows. Solo and Ensemble Festival VBODA music competition for individuals and small music groups, for example “clarinet quartet” or “brass choir” held in the Spring. Step Off The precise moment when a Marching Band parade performance starts. Tag Day A fundraiser where students go door-to-door presenting tags with the band performance schedule printed on it to community members while soliciting donations to the band. Tenor Drums Set of 4 connected drums carried by member of the battery. Also known as Quads Tower Raised platform upon which conductors stand. Also known as Podium USSBA United States Scholastic Bands Association Oversees marching band competitions. For more information VBODA Virginia Bands and Orchestra Directors Association Governing body for the Solo and Ensemble Festival and state marching competitions. For more information VMBC Virginia Marching Band Cooperative Non Profit organization for Herndon Showcase of Bands VMBC is a non-profit marching band circuit founded, structured, administrated, implemented and monitored by the board of directors to educationally and artistically benefit Virginia bands Winds The non-percussion part of the band; any instrument that is played by blowing air.

Color Guard Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back 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. Indoor Color Guard The Pride of Herndon Indoor Guard (also known as Winter Guard) is our competitive indoor Color Guard unit. We practice throughout the winter, and compete regionally on the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA) circuit, in February and March. This theatrical Guard group performs to recorded music with choreography that uses interpretive movement, dance, flags, weaponry and other equipment or props to tell a story or evoke an emotion. You will learn teamwork and performance skills while representing the Pride of Herndon at competitions. For experienced guard members, it is a great way to maintain skills for the next Marching season, and learn some new moves. For newcomers to the sport, no experience is necessary to join and beginners are warmly welcomed. We will teach you all you need to know! An interest meeting is typically held in November. Optional December practice sessions are designed for beginners to learn the basics and recommended for those interested in Leadership and/or planning to audition for Advanced Features. We move to twice a week practices, typically in the evening, starting in January and running through March. Our Indoor Guard is a great group of dedicated individuals (both boys and girls) and is a lot of fun, but it does require commitment. We are competitive. We work hard. The typical rehearsal schedule is below: Tuesday evening from 6pm – 9pm Thursday evening from 6pm – 9pm Saturday Competitions (Times Vary) An option for those who want to be involved but don’t want to perform is to volunteer as crew support on competition days. We can have a lot of equipment, props, and a large floor to move around and welcome helpers! Or just come out to enjoy the show and cheer us on! Click here to meet the Indoor Guard You can also contact the instructor at winterguard@herndonband.org or the HHSBPA Guard Rep at GuardRep@herndonband.org . Previous Next