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Trip Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Trip Chair Shadow Needed Wendy Cummins transportation@herndonband.org Board Organizes logistics (hotel, bus, activities, meals, itinerary) details for all marching band trips and 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 spreadsheet, powerpoint and word applications. Full documentation of all trips from previous 10 years is available for reference. Previous Next

Vice President Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Vice President Kathy Blouch vicepresident@herndonband.org Board The Vice President will assist the President, and assume all duties designated to the President by these bylaws in the absence of the President. The Vice President will serve as Chairperson of Fundraising Activities and, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, will determine adequate fundraising programs to satisfy fiscal needs. The Vice President will serve as an ex-officio member of and supervise those committees, in coordination with the Chairs of such committees, involved in fundraising activities for the Band program. The Second Vice President, if any, shall assume such duties as prescribed by the Board. Previous Next

Symphonic Band Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back Symphonic Band The Herndon High School Symphonic Band generally performs between Grade III-V literature Previous Next

Accessibility Statement should be taken from the FCPS Herndon High School Page accessibility GENERAL The Pride of Herndon Marching Band is committed to ensuring that our website, www.herndonband.org (the “Website”), is accessible to all our visitors, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience and have taken steps to enhance the accessibility and usability of our Website. To achieve this, The Pride of Herndon Marching Band has partnered with leading web accessibility consultants and implemented technology that adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This ensures that our Website conforms to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar regulations globally. We have completed initial accessibility enhancements, including testing with automated tools and screen readers. Our volunteers will continue to monitor the Website and apply necessary updates to maintain accessibility. DISCLAIMER We are dedicated to ongoing efforts to maintain and improve accessibility. Despite our best efforts, some issues may arise due to the wide range of assistive technologies available. We appreciate your understanding and patience. CONTACT US If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of any page on our Website, please contact us at communications@herndonband.org . If you encounter an accessibility issue, specify the webpage and the nature of the issue, and we will make every reasonable effort to address it. Thank you for visiting our Website.

Donate to support the Pride of Herndon, Herndon Hgih School Marching Band DONATE The Herndon High School Band Parents Association (HHSBPA) is dedicated to building and sustaining an excellent band program. Our students are provided with enriching educational opportunities and an active calendar of performances that showcases their talents. We strive to make sure our program remains of the highest quality and are always looking for ways to improve. Your donations help us to cover the costs of uniforms, music, instrument maintenance, concert programs, invitational performances, and master instructors. We are incredibly grateful for your support and thank you for being a part of the HHSBPA family 501(c)(3) tax information: Herndon High School Band Parents Association, Herndon, VA Tax-exempt since Sept. 1993 EIN: 54-1629832 ways to support the band: PAYPAL Giving Fund Donate MAIL Make out your checks to HHSBPA PO Box 1293 Herndon, VA 20172-1293 email president@herndonband.org

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

Scholoarship information for students in the Herndon High School Band SCHOLARSHIPS The Herndon Band is proud to announce the following scholarship programs for graduating seniors: Each scholarship offers a college-bound graduating student a one-time payment. For those individuals and organizations who would are interested in discussing a sponsorship of a scholarship for band and/or and color guard students, please contact Kathleen Jacoby, Director of Bands, Herndon High School. Details of each scholarship can be found below: Richard Bergman Music Education Scholarship Eric Hirt Scholarship The Pride Award Barb Winningham Memorial Scholarship APPLICATIONS Richard Bergman Music Education Scholarship (Established May 2009) Scholarship Summary The Richard L. Bergman Music Education Scholarship is designed to recognize the graduating band senior who displays a strong interest in music with a preference given to a student pursuing a college degree in music. The student must also demonstrate a strong academic and extra-curricular background. Richard Bergman Scholarship Application Richard Bergman Scholarship Recipients 2024 – Jason Coleman 2023 – Liz Morad 2022 – Adrienne Pinover 2021 – Jake Cuppernull 2020 – Ethan Morad 2019 – Kacey Hillebrand 2018 – James Adams 2017 – Shennan O’Day 2016 - Aimee Toner 2015 – Christine Horting 2014 – Tiberiu Baicoianu 2013 – Jacob Bennett 2012 – Caitlin Williams 2011 – Ryan Little 2010 – Matt Breuer 2009 – Meghan Walsh Richard Bergman Scholarship Criteria The HHSBPA will annually award a one-time $1,000.00 scholarship in the name of Richard Bergman, Band Director for Herndon High School 1978 – 2008 in order to honor his service and history in the Pride of Herndon Band Program. The recipient will be a senior member of the Pride of Herndon Band who displays a strong interest in music with a preference given to the students pursuing a college degree in music. In addition, the students must demonstrate active participation in many facets of the music program at Herndon High School. The current Director of the Band at Herndon High School will select the top five candidates for Mr. Bergman to review and select the recipient. The candidates will be required to complete an application including an essay question. The recipient of this scholarship must be a current member of the Herndon Band program at the time of application. The recipient will normally be presented the award at the annual Spring Band Award Ceremony by Mr. Bergman or his designee. The recipient will be responsible to notify their college of the need to present the HHSBPA with proof of attendance to their college and a mailing address to send the $1,000 award. Eric Hirt Scholarship (Established in 2009) Scholarship Summary The Eric Hirt Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Eric Hirt, who was an incredible band parent volunteer. Eric passed away in October of 2008, but he left an indelible mark on the Pride of Herndon Band with his selfless, dedicated and nurturing volunteer work. The student awarded this scholarship best exemplified the character and dedication to the band that Eric Hirt displayed for ten years. Eric Hirt Scholarship Recipients 2024 – Eric King 2023 – David Merlos 2022 – Matt Vierow 2021 – Samantha Fast 2020 - Erika Hausladen 2019 – Cobrina Chu 2018 – Harold Treminio 2017 – Theresa Vierow 2016 - Scott Walker 2015 – Elizabeth Pater 2014 – Catherine Lambert 2013 – Margaret Shaw 2012 – Austin Miller 2011 – Samhita Nelamengala 2010 – Mary Brady 2009 – Carrie Kurtz Eric Hirt Scholarship Criteria The HHSBPA annually awards a one-time $500.00 scholarship in the name of Eric Hirt, long-time volunteer, contributor and former HHSBPA President and board member. The recipient was a graduating senior member of the Pride of Herndon Band who exemplified the qualities of dedication, integrity, and selflessness to the band that Eric exhibited during the ten years that he was an active member of the HHSBPA. The Band Director selected the scholarship recipient after May 1st of each year. Band, Guard, Drumline and Jazz Band students were considered for this award. The recipient was presented the award at the annual Spring awards ceremony by a member of the Hirt family or a family designee. As part of the presentation of the award, Eric Hirt’s biography was read to explain to the audience who he was and what he contributed to the Pride of Herndon Band. A copy of his biography will be presented to the award recipient. The check for this scholarship was given directly to the student recipient. Criteria for selection of the recipient for this scholarship were: Graduating senior member of the Pride of Herndon Band. Demonstrated dedication to the Pride of Herndon Band. Recognized by fellow Band members and instructors as a person of honor, good character and integrity. Contributes time and effort to the Pride of Herndon Band above and beyond expectations. Must be accepted by a college and planning to attend that college. Eric Hirt Biography Eric Hirt began his volunteer career in 1998 when his son, Justin, joined the Pride of Hendon Band. He started with the Pit crew. If it had wheels on it, Eric drove it. Although his son graduated in 2002 and his daughters Erica and Melinda didn’t start with the band until 2003, Eric continued to volunteer for the Pride of Herndon. In addition to the Pit crew, Eric worked on or ran the Showcase of Bands fundraiser every year, and chaired various competitions at HHS like the Drumline competition and Middle School Band Festival. He served as Vice President and President of the HHSBPA for several years, all the while driving trucks, loading instruments, and cooking at barbeques for students and parents. He also created the web site for our Pride of Herndon Band. He was awarded the Nancy Katz Award in 2007, and the Town of Herndon proclaimed June 17, 2005 as “Eric Hirt Day” for his valuable contributions to our band. Sadly, Eric passed away in October of 2008. He was a caring, steady, and hard-working volunteer who did all he did because he cared so very much for the students. Eric always had a smile on his face, and made hard work lots of fun. His dedication made the Pride of Herndon Band a better place for students and parents alike. We honor Eric for his service to our Band, and award this scholarship in his name. The Pride Award Scholarship Summary The Pride Award is a one-time $1500 scholarship awarded to a student who exemplifies the following characteristics: Pride: The student has demonstrated Pride as part of the Pride of Herndon community. Pride is reflected in how the student treats oneself and the broader community. Compassion: The student treats others with compassion and empathy. This trait ultimately shows pride in oneself and a respect for one’s peers. Community Builder: The student finds ways to help members of the band feel included, through personal interaction or through more organized, yet not necessarily formal efforts. Pride Award Recipients 2024 – Amran Ahmed 2023 – Eduardo Naula 2022 – Sheila Villareal 2021 - Yeimy Cardoza 2020 – Zoey Birman 2019 – Diego Acosta Argueta 2018- Allison Bliss 2017 – Tommy Eccleston 2016 – Julia Picchiottino In Memoriam Barbara Winningham Scholarship Scholarship Summary The Barbara Winningham Memorial Scholarship is designed to recognize a graduating senior who may have faced health challenges but continue to press their way to achieve their educational goals OR is a participant in HHS Band or HHS Step Team. Barb Winningham Memorial Scholarship Application Barb Winningham Memorial Scholarship Criteria This is a one-time $1,000.00 scholarship in the name of Barbara Winningham to a student who battles/has battled a chronic illness OR is a participant in HHS Band or HHS Step Team with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who plans to attend 2-or4-year college/university and serves community, in some capacity. Scholarship Background Barb Winningham was an active parent in the Herndon Community for 8 years while her two daughters, Kelly and Stacey, were students at Herndon High School. She supported her daughters with great enthusiasm as they marched on the field, played their instruments in high school band concerts, and performed on the step team. In her last years of life, Mrs. Winningham battled kidney disease which caused her to have multiple medical visits to try to help her live her life to the fullest. She persevered as much as possible, given the diagnosis, to ensure that she supported and provided for husband, children, and grandchildren. It is in her honor that we award this scholarship to a student who may have faced health challenges but continue to press their way to achieve their educational goals.

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 Password not required 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.

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The Pride of Herndon Marching Band events throughout the season EVENTS Upcoming Events CALENDAR VIEW Spring Concert Tue, May 13 Herndon High School Auditorium Learn more Band Award Night Wed, May 28 Herndon High School Auditorium Learn more Graduation Tue, Jun 03 Fairfax Learn more Marching Band Showcase Homecoming Parade Band Fundraising Concert

Tag Day Concert Program 2024 Program. The concert is free for the community to thank them for supporting the band. < HOME DOWNLOAD >

Watch past performances of the Prode of Herndon High School Band Performance recordings Under the direction of Director Kathleen Jacoby, the Pride of Herndon has performed all over the world. See links to some of those performances YouTube For videos of recent years (2018 -now) subscribe 2016-17 Band Videos: Winter Concert: HHS Symphonic Band - Great Dakota Prairies https://youtu.be/YhXsaj9H-ag HHS Symphonic Band - A Night in Budapest https://youtu.be/F9otN9FD4j0 HHS Flute Choir - conducted by Sarah Moran https://youtu.be/H9A4c5e3h7o HHS Flute Choir - Carol of the Bells https://youtu.be/ClxDSCx3ma4 HHS Flute Choir - An Amazing Silent Night https://youtu.be/LpXozYhpwdo HHS Wind Ensemble - Eine Kleine Yiddishe Ragmusik https://youtu.be/ITBoGt-EstE HHS Wind Ensemble - Do Not Go Gentle Into That Goodnight https://youtu.be/1YGS8IDS5_k HHS Wind Ensemble - Goodbye World, Goodbye https://youtu.be/1x46H_UqorA HHS Wind Ensemble & Alumni - A Christmas Festival https://youtu.be/S-_auYbitvk HHS Wind Ensemble & Alumni - Sleigh Ride https://youtu.be/ZHFC3-yBZfE Tag Day Concert Ride: https://youtu.be/c49vpzIgzIU Inglesina: https://youtu.be/4xe26KJMrA0 Folk Song Suite: https://youtu.be/JoxwZtqO2Ys March to the Scaffold: https://youtu.be/q4TDwk8L1oc 2015-16 Marching Band Videos Homecoming parade and show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3wC2gZYiRc Homecoming halftime show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHJofr6JN5w&feature=youtu.be September 9th Game https://youtu.be/l1im9L2ueGM 2016 Senior Slide Show 2016 Cherry Blossom Parade ** New** - Video courtesy Robin Handy - Video courtesy Robert Brown Video clips from last four years - From Tag Day Concert 11/11/15 Herndon Homecoming Game - 10/24/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Herndon Homecoming Parade - 10/24/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Towson Performances - 10/17/15 Courtesy LIza Albright Loudoun Valley Performance - 10/3/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Showcase Performance - 9/25/15 HHS Marching Band Dedication to Holly, Kyle & Dale "You'll Never Walk Alone" - 9/18/15 Courtesy Robert Brown First game/performance of the season - 9/18/15 Courtesy Liza Albright Previous Years 2014 Marching Band - VBODA assessment, Patriot HS 10/25/14. – courtesy Jacob Reeves 2014 Marching Band - 9/19/14 Game Courtesy Liza Albright 2013 Marching Band – 9/27/13 Game – courtesy Jacob Reeves 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 Indoor Drumline 2015 Indoor Drumline - AIA Finals at Robinson Secondary School 3/28/15 - courtesy Patricia Adams 2014 Indoor Drumline - 3/29/14 - courtesy Andrea Eliason MORE