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The 2026 Pyramid Concert dedicated to Ms. Erica Hirt starts at 7 pm on 26th March in the Herndon High School Auditorium. The Herndon Pyramid Elementary School kids will play with Herndon Middle and Herndon High School students, with the Herndon High School Indoor Guards performing at the end . 🍬 🍭Don't forget to celebrate your performer by purchasing a Candygram—available for sale at the event! Herndon High School Band student leadership's favorite part of the Pyramid Concert.

By Communications Team & Ryka Sen The Herndon High School Pyramid concert is a unique event where students from several elementary schools will join the Herndon Middle School and Herndon High School concert bands to showcase their collective talent and perform together at the Herndon High School Auditorium on 26th March 2026, at 7 pm. This year, the *Pyramid Concert is dedicated to the memory of Ms. Erica Hirt. The concert is free and open to all members of the community. We invite you to come spend an evening supporting young musicians and music education. The grand finale of the Pyramid Concert will be at the gym with the Indoor Guard doing their last performance of the season. Please walk over to the gym to encourage the performers and support the Guard.  *The concert will be live-streamed on the Pride Cam.   Please refresh your browser at the time of the concert to access the live recording. Videos of the recording can be downloaded from the Herndon High School Band YouTube Channel . From the Class of 2026: The Senior Class of 2026 first had the opportunity to participate in Area Band as 5th graders in the spring of 2019. Some were selected and began preparing to perform in the Pyramid Concert in 2020, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic. For the next two years, the Pyramid Concert remained on hold before it was finally able to return. Band has always been a collaborative program, where seniors and underclassmen often share the same class and perform together in marching and concert bands. Through these shared experiences, students build lasting friendships and a strong sense of community within the band. Ms. Erica Hirt, who was actively involved with the Pyramid Concert, designed tuxedo t-shirts for all Area Band members, which we wore at the 2019 Pyramid Concert with pride as being part of the selected group playing with the older students. At this concert, members of the Herndon High School Wind Ensemble will wear pins featuring Ms. Hirt’s tuxedo shirts in her memory.

Spinning their flags to music and moving to a themed choreography, the Herndon High School Indoor Guard brings energy and artistry to every performance. Each year features new costumes and equipment, from vibrant flags to batons and sabers, all designed to enhance the visual impact of their show. In the fall, the Color Guard is part of the marching band, and in the spring, the Indoor Guard competes at various locations. The grand finale of the Pyramid Concert on 26th March 2026 will be at the gym with the Indoor Guard doing their last performance of the season. Please walk over to the gym to encourage the performers and support the Guard.  For those interested in joining the Guard, please email guard@herndonband.org 2026 Winter Guard performing at South County

The Herndon High School Winter Guard has moved up to the Color Guard Scholastic Regional A1 (CGSRA1) division this year based on superior performances in CGSRA2. This upcoming weekend, 3/28 they will perform their show "Set This Spirit Free" at the Hampton Coliseum at the Atlantic Indoor Association Championships.

By HHSBPA Communications Team Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been honored by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of the  Best Communities for Music Education . Dr. Michelle Reid, the FCPS Superintendent shared Sen. Mark Warner letter in her weekly reflections which says, “This award is a testament to your commitment to providing students access to a well-rounded education that facilitates learning in a variety of ways. Music education allows students to put active listening, critical thinking, and effective communication skills into practice. It fosters confidence, spurs creativity, and promotes setting goals. Participating in a music program also helps students feel more connected to their schools, teachers, and peers. Your commitment to funding, staffing, and holding high standards for music instruction has benefited your students. I commend you for your tremendous service.”   Fairfax County Public Schools has a long-standing tradition of music education that has impacted the lives of its students for generations. The Pride of Herndon Band , a 78-year-old program and the oldest band program in the county, congratulates Fairfax County Public Schools on this recognition and is proud to be part of such a strong and supportive educational system.

By Ryka Sen

By Ryka Sen

By Ryka Sen

The tribute page for Braden Cuttler can be found on our website HERE Please visit this page to read his story and pictures of his life in the band. More pictures below:

Erica Hirt The tribute page for Erica Hirt can be found on our website HERE Please visit her page to share your memories and donate to the Hirt Scholarship fund

You can find the Winter Concert 2025 program on our events page here Welcome to the Winter Concert—the first concert of the year where all Pride of Herndon concert bands come together in the Herndon High School auditorium to share the music they’ve been working hard to prepare.  One of the most cherished Herndon traditions is the performance of Sleigh Ride, where current students are joined by alumni who return with their instruments to sit and play side-by-side with the Herndon High School musicians. It’s a moment that connects generations of Herndon band members and celebrates the lasting bond of this community.  The Herndon High School Band sincerely thanks the families, alumni, and the Herndon community for their continued support. Enjoy the music, and happy holidays!

by Ryka Sen