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Volunteer Positions for the Herndon High School Band volunteer opportunities The Herndon High School BPA provides lots of different ways to get involved with the students' musical education. Below is a list of the Board positions with descriptions. If you are interested in filling a vacancy or shadowing for a future position, please contact the Board President at president@herndonband.org . WANT TO VOLUNTEER? CURRENT board positions President Kathy Blouch Shadow Needed Principal executive officer of the HHSBPA DETAILS Assistant Treasurer Angela McCafferty Assists the Treasurer, and assumes all duties designated to the Treasurer by these bylaws in the absence of the Treasurer DETAILS Chaperone Chair Mei Acuna Coordinates chaperone volunteers for all marching band trips and events DETAILS Guard Chair Stacey Kenneweg & Cheryl Cooper Provides general coordination, assistance, and advocacy for Guard Activities DETAILS Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro Shadow Needed Works with the Director, various Chairs, and Board positions to meet volunteer requests for all events DETAILS Vice President Dawn Dumon Shadow Needed Assists the President, and assumes all duties designated to the President by these bylaws in the absence of the President DETAILS Secretary Cheryl Cooper Keep the records and minutes of all Board, Executive Committee, Annual and Special Meetings and is responsible for correspondence DETAILS Communications Chair Sharoni Dasgupta Oversees all communications activities DETAILS Marching Uniforms Chair Debora Jimenez & Rossana Sudario Maintains all uniforms for the Marching Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS Trip Chair Ellen Green Organizes logistics (hotel, bus, activities, meals, itinerary) details for all marching band trips and the Spring trip DETAILS Treasurer Lynne DeRoche Maintains the records of all HHSBPA financial activities DETAILS Marching Chair Scott Gilson Shadow Needed Supports transportation of pit equipment, uniforms and other large instruments DETAILS Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson Shadow Needed Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food events for thel Band DETAILS Concert Uniforms Chair Elizabeth Robles Maintains all uniforms for the Concert Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS CURRENT BAND SUPPORT positions Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly Shadow Needed Recruits and coordinates across all Tag Day area leaders DETAILS First Aid Chip Smith Provides First Aid services during events and trips for all involved DETAILS Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles Coordinates and executes activities and purchases for band Seniors DETAILS Webmaster Ryan Buckner Maintains the online presence, content, and technical architecture DETAILS Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson Shadow Needed DETAILS Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCafferty & Saima Hedrick Provides audit support capabiltiies DETAILS Band Gear Coordinator VACANT Manages online orders, inventory, band gear POS sales at events, and ordering new inventory DETAILS Videographer Chris Blouch Shadow Needed Responsible for videos at all events and helps maintain the library DETAILS Graphic Designer Drew Griffiths Shadow Needed Designs and develops graphics for programs, marketing, social, and web based content DETAILS Assistant Uniform Coordinator VACANT Shadow Needed Assists the uniform coordinator DETAILS Showcase Coordinator Scott Gilson Coordinates multiple Showcase teams to drive the overall Showcase logistics and strategy DETAILS PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Shadow Needed Attends all monthly HHSBPA Board meetings and reports pertinent information from the PTSA meetings to the Board DETAILS Photographer VACANT Ensures there is a photographer at every event and program. Manages Flickr account DETAILS Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions VACANT PR - Writes and submits articles to local newspapers. Website, etc. Contacts and requests publications to cover events and send them articles/posts to be published. DETAILS

The Herndon High School Band Parents Association supports the band students through fundraising and volunteering HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION HHSBPA – Herndon High School Band Parents’ Association They are the governing body of elected band parents and community members who meet regularly to help shape the greater band program at Herndon High School. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities Looking for anything additional? Please contact Communications@herndonband.org MINUTES BY-LAWS board Positions President Kathy Blouch president@herndonband.org Vice President Dawn Dumon vicepresident@herndonband.org Treasurer Lynne DeRoche treasurer@herndonband.org Assistant Treasurer Angela McCafferty finance@herndonband.org Secretary Cheryl Cooper secretary@herndonband.org Marching Chair Scott Gilson marching@herndonband.org Chaperone Chair Mei Acuna chaperone@herndonband.org Communications Chair Sharoni Dasgupta communications@herndonband.org Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson hospitality@herndonband.org Guard Chair Stacey Kenneweg & Cheryl Cooper guard@herndonband.org Marching Uniforms Chair Debora Jimenez & Rossana Sudario uniforms@herndonband.org Concert Uniforms Chair Elizabeth Robles concertuniforms@herndonband.org Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro volunteer@herndonband.org Trip Chair Ellen Green transportation@herndonband.org BAND SUPPORT Positions Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly areachair@herndonband.org Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCafferty & Saima Hedrick treasurer@herndonband.org Showcase Coordinator Scott Gilson showcase@herndonband.org First Aid Chip Smith firstaid@herndonband.org Band Gear Coordinator VACANT bandgear@herndonband.org PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch ptarep@herndonband.org Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles seniorrep@herndonband.org Videographer Chris Blouch videography@herndonband.org Photographer VACANT photography@herndonband.org Webmaster Ryan Buckner webmaster@herndonband.org Graphic Designer Drew Griffiths graphicdesign@herndonband.org Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions VACANT communications@herndonband.org Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson snacks@herndonband.org Assistant Uniform Coordinator VACANT uniforms@herndonband.org board meeting minutes by-laws

Senior Class Representatives Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles seniorrep@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Coordinates and executes activities and purchases for band Seniors Previous Next

Purchase Candy Grams to be delivered to your Marching Band student Candy Grams First name* Last name* School Herndon High School Candy Choice 1* First choice Candy Choice 2* Backup choice Message* Candy Gram* Candy Gram $3 Please note that if you do not complete the payment process upon submission, your Candy Gram will not be delivered Submit

The Herndon High School Band program has been a part of Northern Virginia since 1947, making it the the oldest established high school band in Fairfax County. Herndon High School Bands About Us Founded in 1947, the Herndon High School Band (affectionately called the 'Pride of Herndon') is the oldest school band program in Fairfax County. The band program includes Marching Band, Color Guard, Indoor Drumline, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and Wind Ensemble. The program has been recognized as one of the best band programs in Virginia. Your support and donations help us maintain our high-quality band program, including paying for uniforms, music, instrument maintenance, performances, and competitions. Thank you! Read more About important information Link to Erica Hirt Tribute Webmaster Dec 19, 2025 1 min read Pyramid Concert Communications 3 hours ago 2 min read Winter Guard Heads to Championships Webmaster 3 days ago 1 min read NEWS GALLERY EVENTS Upcoming Events Stay up-to-date with our upcoming games, events and performances. SEE ALL EVENTS 1 day to the event 2026 Pyramid Concert Thu, Mar 26 Herndon High School Auditorium More info Details 3 days to the event Winter Guard Championships Sat, Mar 28 Hampton Coliseum More info Details 48 days to the event Spring Concert Tue, May 12 Herndon High School Auditorium More info Details Load More Our Sponsors SPONSOR US Griffin Owens Insurance Wind Ensemble The Closet of Greater Herndon Concert Spencers Safe & Lock Wind Ensemble Sunset Hills Automotive Wind Ensemble C2 Education Wind Ensemble Sponsorship Show your support for music education and contribute to the Herndon High School Bands today! Support Us Donate

Financial Review Committee Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCafferty & Saima Hedrick treasurer@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee The financial books and records shall be submitted for review on an annual basis after the year-end financial statements have been prepared. This review shall be conducted by the Finance Review Committee, appointed by the HHSBPA Board, and shall be comprised of three (3) individuals who are not authorized to sign checks for the HHSBPA during the period being reviewed. At least one of the members shall be a voting member of the HHSBPA. The review shall be completed within ninety (90) days of the end of the fiscal year. Previous Next

Showcase Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Showcase Coordinator Scott Gilson showcase@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Previous Next

First Aid Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next First Aid Chip Smith firstaid@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Previous Next

Tag Day Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Tag Day Coordinator Shadow Needed Sabrina Donnelly areachair@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Tag Day is the biggest fundraising event for the Pride of Herndon Band. Donations collected on Tag Day are split 50-50 between the student accounts and the band. These proceeds can be used for future expenses such as concert fees and the Spring trip. To bring in those donations, all HHS band and Guard students, dressed in their band or Guard uniforms, walk door-to-door in their neighborhoods asking for contributions. The students travel in groups of two or three and hand out flyers with information about the band and tags with the concert schedule for the band (hence the name -Tag Day) while asking for contributions. If no one is home, the students will leave a mail-in envelope. Students can also send contribution requests to relatives and friends. Coordinator Responsibilities include: Ask for an area chair and co-chair for each area. (beginning of band camp) Get everything ready to go to the printer Look at the number of kids in each area and consider moving some in order to level the areas. (last week in August) Send everything to the printer. (1 or 2 weeks before area chair meeting) Divide handouts/envelops/tags by area and prepare area bags (cloth grocery bags or boxes). Hold area chair meeting to distribute handouts, etc. and give instruction to area chairs. (the last week of band camp during the evening camp time) Visit area chair homes to see how things are going Count money -Treasurer comes to coordinator's house and the area chairs arrive at scheduled times to count money together Prepare summary report for the BPA Board Previous Next

Volunteer Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Volunteer Chair Shadow Needed Christine Cuadro volunteer@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board Volunteer Coordinator works with the Director, various Chairs, and Board positions to meet volunteer requests for all events. This position involves: Updating the volunteer sheet that is sent out in the Summer mailing Collecting names, phones, emails of potential volunteers for each event; Organizing times and schedules; contacting volunteers; and sending out final reminders Responsibility for all Showcase volunteers-parents, HHS students, HMS students, and others. Showcase also includes the creation of a volunteer schedule in conjunction with the various Showcase Chairs. The volunteer coordinator also works on the Nominating Committee to fill positions for the next year Clear communication with the Band Director, Board of Directors, Fundraising Chairperson, various Chairs, CutTime Managers, and parents is necessary Communication is through phone contact, personal emails, and written band blasts. Sign Up Genius is used as a means of organizing volunteers via the web. Volunteer Coordinator is an ongoing job throughout the school year and summer months Previous Next

Assistant Uniform Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Assistant Uniform Coordinator Shadow Needed VACANT uniforms@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Assists the uniform coordinator Previous Next

Guard Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Guard Chair Stacey Kenneweg & Cheryl Cooper guard@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Guard Chair provides general Assistance and Coordination for Guard Activities. They are a Communication Resource between the HHSBPA, the Color Guard, and Color Guard parents. They act as an Advocate for the Color Guard within the school and community, and assists with the purchase of materials and supplies (silks, costumes, accessories, weapons, etc) when needed in coordination with the vendors, Guard Coach(es) and Band Director. The Guard Chair maintains existing and future uniform inventory, including cleaning, fitting, etc. These tasks also apply to the Guard Chair during the Winter Guard/Indoor Guard season. Attends all monthly Board meetings. For the Winter guard season, the Guard chair may also attend all competitions, coordinate transportation to same, and attend Championships as needed or possible. Previous Next