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James Covington | Herndon High School Band < Back James Covington Marching Band Assistant Mr. Covington has been working with the Pride of Herndon Marching Band since the fall of 2016. He grew up in the marching arts, performing with groups in Drum Corps International and Drum Corps Associates from 1997 until 2009. After completing a degree in Music Education at Ithaca College (NY) in 2009, he earned a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance at the University of Maryland - College Park in 2012. He has performed with groups such as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta La Leyenda, the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra, and at Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, VA. Mr. Covington teaches general music at Greenbriar East Elementary School, and previously taught music at Herndon Elementary School as well as instrumental music in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Additionally, he is the trumpet player and music director for The DC Transit Band, a 9-piece wedding band based in Northern Virginia. Previous Next

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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

Forms Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Forms Coordinator Wendy Cummins forms@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee 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

Chaperone Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Chaperone Chair Mei Acuna chaperone@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board Coordinates chaperone volunteers for all marching band trips and spring trip. Works with Band Director to choose trip activities and deal with special student circumstances. Works closely with Transportation Coordinator to ensure that buses and trucks are available for each trip. Workload shared with Transportation Coordinator. Attends all trips, unless their own child is not performing. Attends all HHSBPA Board Meetings (usually held 2nd Monday of each month) Must be comfortable with spreadsheet, powerpoint and word applications. Full documentation of all trips from previous 10 years is available for reference. Previous Next

Available all day during Showcase of Bands starting at 10AM. Concessions Menu Showcase Popcorn / Snow Cones Concessions Menu Available all day during Showcase of Bands starting at 10AM. Hot Food Hamburger 1/4 lb 100% Beef $6 Cheeseburger 1/4 lb 100% Beef w/ Cheese $7 Veggie Burger Gluten Free Bread upon request Regular Bread $6 Gluten Free Bread $6 Vegan Vegetarian Veggie Burger w/ Cheese Gluten Free Bread upon request Regular Bread $7 Gluten Free Bread $7 Vegetarian Hot Dog 1/4 lb 100% Beef $5 New Deli Italiano Chicken Tenders 3 Count with Honey Mustard Sauce $6 Deli Italiano Cheese Pizza Slice $4 Vegetarian Deli Italiano Pepperoni Pizza Slice $5 Deli Italiano Veggie Pizza Slice Onions, black olives, peppers, mushrooms $5 Vegetarian Deli Italiano Whole Cheese Pizza Typically has 8 slices $24 Vegetarian Deli Italiano Whole Pepperoni Pizza Typically has 8 slices $30 Deli Italiano Whole Veggie Pizza Typically has 8 slices. Onions, black olives, peppers, mushrooms $30 Vegetarian Cup Noodles Chicken flavor $3 Snacks Chips Classic, Classic Wavy, BBQ, Sour Cream &Onion, Cheddar and Sour cream Ripples, Doritos, Pretzels $2 Chips BBQ Cheddar and Sour Cream Classic Show More Candy Sour Patch Straws, Original Skittles, Wild Berry Skittles, Skittles Tropical Chewy, M&M's, Peanut M&M's, Hershey's Chocolate Bar, Twix, Butterfinger $3 Candy Regular Skittles Wild Berry Skittles Tropical Chewy Skittles Show More Cookies Rice Crispy Treats, Oreos, Famous Amos Cookies, Little Bites Party Muffins, Allergy Friendly Madegood Bars: Birthday Cake, Cookie Crumble $3 Cookies Oreos Little Bites Party Muffins Rice Crispy Treats Show More Drinks Water Bottles $2 Soda Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Fanta Orange $2 Soda Coke Diet Coke Sprite Show More Sports Drinks Powerade Red, Blue, or Purple $3 Sports Drinks Powerade Blue Powerade Purple Powerade Red New Hot Chocolate 16oz $3

Chris Cunningham | Herndon High School Band < Back Chris Cunningham Jazz Band, Brass Tech Mr. Cunningham is a full time music teacher at Herndon High School. He began working with The Pride while teaching at several feeder elementary schools, and soon became a full time band director at Herndon HS. He created the guitar program here at Herndon, and now teaches five classes of guitar full time. His ensembles have earned consistent “superior” ratings and first place rankings in all competitions 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

Greens Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Greens Coordinator Susan Rankin greens@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Previous Next