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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

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

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

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

Communications Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Communications Chair Sharoni Dasgupta communications@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board Oversee all band communications & social media activities with the following supporting team. (Webmaster, Graphic Designer, Writer/Promotions) Website - update regularly (with Webmaster) PR - Write and submit articles to local newspapers. (with Writer & Promotions) Community calendar updates - Update Facebook, Patch, Connection, and Times on upcoming events. Reach out to advertise events in the HHS weekly ‘News You Choose’ emails Programs - Create & update/produce programs for 5 concerts with the help of Graphic Designer Showcase programs - * Develop program for Showcase Competition - includes schedule, ads (provided by community as well as design basic ads from parents) and other information related to the event * Invite dignitaries, reach out to the community. *Email VIP passes * Advertise and place signs around the neighborhood and local schools. * Contact schools in the pyramid to spread the word. * Print and design Signs (parking, schedules, directions) Contact person for the Professional Photographer for Marching Band photos since Communications uses the photos the most in marketing materials. Works closely with Band Director and other communications members, etc.. This is an all year round volunteer position 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

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

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

Indoor Drumline Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back Indoor Drumline The Herndon Indoor Drumline is our indoor competitive percussion unit. We practice twice weekly throughout the winter and early spring and we will perform at four weekend contests in February and March. We are aiming for a highly competitive battery and front ensemble to show off our skills at competitions and have some fun music to perform. Rehearsals start in January and run through the final competition in March. A full detailed schedule will be provided in December. Previous Next

Leave a note for Herndon's beloved outgoing Band Director Kathleen Jacoby is moving on to a new opportunity after 17 storied years as Herndon High School's Band Director. Kathleen has implemented a world class band program and touched the lives of countless peers, staff, and students. Leave Mrs. Jacoby a message below to wish her good luck and let her know how much she has meant to you Messages will be printed in the Tag Day program unless marked Private We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen

Memoriam for three former Herndon High School marching band students who passed away in memoriAm On August 7, 2015, three former members of the Pride of Herndon Class of 2014 lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident while en route to a video game convention in Texas when a driver entered the highway traveling in the wrong direction. The three friends were part of the band's 2013-2014 leadership team. Kyle Mathers was manager of the Pep Band, Dale Neibaur was trombone section leader, and Holly Novak was a drum major. Their passing left a large hole in the hearts of all who knew them. Kyle Mathers Kyle was a member of the marching band, Jazz band, First Robotics Team 116, and Drama Club Pit Crew. He was a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troops 1570 and 1577. While studying at Northern Virginia Community College, his community activities included organizing the Pride of Herndon Marching Band Relay for Life Team, and leading their fundraising efforts. He was very active with the Trinity Presbyterian Youth. And he also played with the Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble and the NOVA Jazz Ensemble. holly novak Holly was a drum major for The Pride of Herndon Band and also served as co-captain of the band’s Relay for Life team. At Reston Bible Church, she served as an Awana leader for Cubbies and Sparks. She also served as a helper for several summer Kid's Camps. She was attending Northern Virginia Community College to pursue a degree in psychology to assist her in her lifelong goal of being a dolphin trainer. dale Neibaur Dale was trombone section leader in the marching band, and was also active in the Jazz band and anything having to do with music.

Joseph Fogleson | Herndon High School Band < Back Joseph Fogleson Marching Percussion Coming Soon Previous Next