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Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions VACANT communications@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee PR - Write and submit articles to local newspapers. Website, etc. Contacts and requests publications to cover events and send them articles/posts to be published. Previous Next

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

Trip Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Trip Chair Ellen Green transportation@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board Organizes logistics (hotel, bus, activities, meals, itinerary) details for all marching band trips and the Spring trip. Coordinates loadmaster volunteers for all marching band trips and spring trip. Works with Treasurer to pay vendors (bus, hotel, activities, meals) for trips. Works closely with Chaperone Coordinator to plan each trip and shares logistics workload. Attends all HHSBPA Board Meetings (usually held 1st Monday of each month) Attends all trips, unless their own child is not performing Must be comfortable with spreadsheets, powerpoint, and word applications. Full documentation of all trips from previous 10 years is available for reference Previous Next

Videographer Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Videographer Shadow Needed Chris Blouch, Brian Cooper videography@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Ensures all events have a videographer Takes videos at all events - concerts, programs, marching band events, etc.. Uploads, organizes, and updates the videos on the Youtube channel with the help of the Webmaster and communications teams. Previous Next

Band Camp Snack Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Band Camp Snack Coordinator Shadow Needed Amber Gilson snacks@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Provides snacks and nourishment to students during Band Camp Previous Next

Symphonic Winds Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back Symphonic Winds The Herndon High School Symphonic Winds is our newest ensemble, open by audition only and performing VBODA Grade IV-VI literature. Previous Next

Citrus Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Citrus Coordinator VACANT citrus@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Previous Next

Assistant Treasurer Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Assistant Treasurer Mark Hoffman finance@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Second Treasurer (also known as the Assistant Treasurer), if any, works cooperatively with the Treasurer in handling HHSBPA finances and shall be bonded through the means of an adequate fidelity bond. In addition, the Second Treasurer shall: 1. Review monthly band, credit card, payment platform (e.g., PayPal, Square, etc.) statements and reconciliations. 2. Collect and record all funds received from HHSBPA activities such as donations, fundraisers, invoices and misc. payments prior to submitting to the Treasurer. This function may be performed by the Treasurer as necessary. 3. Be responsible to hold, maintain, and distribute petty cash and electronic readers to support fundraising and in person payments. 4. Be responsible for tracking and reporting status of petty cash to Treasurer before and after each event. 5. Either submits funds received to the Treasurer for deposit, OR deposits to the bank with supporting documentation submitted to the Treasurer for subsequent recording into financial accounting system. Cash and checks are to be deposited within 1 week of receipt and 1 business day for major fundraisers (e.g., Tag Day, Showcase). 6. Be responsible for maintaining and updating all HHS student account records for band associated activities and communicating student account information to students and parents. In doing so, is responsible for the HHSBPA’s relationship with the HHS Finance office. 7. May serve on the Finance Review Committee for the annual end of year review of Financial Records as detailed in Article X, Section 7. Previous Next

Dr. Antares Leask | Herndon High School Band < Back Dr. Antares Leask Color Guard Dr. Antares Leask (she/her) has taught in secondary schools for twenty two years, with experience in Texas and Virginia. She teaches English and Education prep classes for Northern Virginia Community College and is a National Board Certified teacher. Dr. Leask was the 2009 Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted for Texas Region XI. Dr. Leask did her undergraduate work in English at the University of Georgia, holds Masters Degrees in Secondary Education and Gifted Education from the University of North Texas, and earned her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds secondary teaching certificates in both English and Gifted/Talented. She presents in the tech space about using AI for accessibility and also speaks and publishes on popular culture. She has been responsible for the visual programming and direction of DC's Different Drummers, South Lakes, and Briar Woods high schools in Northern Virginia, as well as schools in Texas and Georgia. She has choreographed for multiple other colorguards and has consulted in both programming and visual performance for several marching band programs. In the realm of colorguard performance, Dr. Leask performed with the award-winning Contempo (TX), Allure (TX), Escapade (OH), Ascension (TX), and DC's Different Drummers (DC) winterguards and Sky Ryders (TX) and Cadets of Bergen County (NJ) drum corps. In addition, she did administrative work for Cadets of Bergen County and the Santa Clara Vanguard drum corps, and has frequently volunteered with Winter Guard International. Dr. Leask also served for many years on the executive board of Atlantic Indoor Association North, helping to manage indoor colorguard and drumline competitions across Virginia. Dr. Leask is married with two children, two goofy dogs, and two cats who are jerks. Previous Next

Marching Uniforms Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Marching Uniforms Chair Chrissy Turgeon uniforms@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Marching Uniform Chair maintains all uniforms for the Band Program. In addition, the Marching Uniform Chair is responsible for inventory of donated shoes and other items as needed. For the 2024-25 marching season, the Marching Uniform Chair is also responsible for Guard uniforms (both parade and show), including coordinating with vendors, cleaning, inventory, fitting etc, in coordination with the Guard Coach(es) and Band Director. This may not be the case in subsequent years, if so, these tasks will fall to the Guard Chair. There are two seasons to the Uniform Coordinator job: Marching and Concert seasons. Both require ordering new pieces, fitting students for uniforms and shoes, hemming, sorting, cleaning (both dry cleaning jackets and bibbers, and laundering long and short sleeved shirts), and inventory. This includes shoes and gloves, as needed. Volunteers are a key component of this job; however it is not necessary that all volunteers have sewing skills. If there are parents within the HHSBPA that are willing and have volunteered those skills, the Uniform Coordinator(s) is responsible for coordinating repairs, hemming or other sewing type adjustments with that individual. The Uniform Coordinator(s) also order ancillary items for the marchers and/or the uniforms as needed, such as coat hangers, bandages, hair ties, etc, pending approval from the HHSBPA. The Uniform Coordinator attends all monthly Board meetings. The Marching Uniform Chair is also responsible for ordering band show shirts for the marching season, in conjunction with the Band Director, HHSBPA Treasurer, and Reston Shirts. Show shirts are provided for the marchers, the Band Director, and staff and custodial staff, as well as others at the Band Director’s discretion. Clear communication with the Band Director, building staff, Volunteer Coordinator, Board of Directors, dry cleaner, uniform vendors, and parents is necessary. The Uniform Coordinator usually accompanies the Band on all trips, competitions, and the Spring Trip. Previous Next

Honoring Braden Cutler. HHS Marching Band Drum Major Class of 2016 BRADEN CUTTLER 1997 - 2025 The Pride of Herndon lost an important member of the band family in December of 2025. Braden (Class of 2016) was a vibrant musician and artist. Joining the Wind Ensemble as a freshman trombonist, he was a versatile performer who frequently stepped in on piano and percussion. Braden’s leadership was felt throughout the marching band, where he served as both Executive Officer and Drum Major, and was a featured soloist in the 2015 “Rain or Shine” marching show. Beyond the music wing, Braden was an Eagle Scout and co-leader of the band’s Relay for Life team. Known as a friend to all, he was a constant, welcoming presence in the Pride. To honor him, the full marching band and alumni performed a surprise concert outside his home on October 11, 2025, just one day after his birthday. Look through the photos of a few of his band memories and use the link below to visit Braden's obituary Braden Cuttler'S obituarY

Salvatore Boenzi | Herndon High School Band < Back Salvatore Boenzi Guard Coming Soon Previous Next