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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 Lynn Reda Vice President Kathy Blouch Treasurer Lynne DeRoche Shadow Needed Assistant Treasurer Angela McCafferty Shadow Needed Secretary Marie Coleman Shadow Needed Marching Chair Scott Gilson Chaperone Chair Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed Communications Chair Sharoni Dasgupta Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson Guard Chair Marcy Brizzolara Marching Uniforms Chair Marcy Brizzolara Shadow Needed Concert Uniforms Chair Elizabeth Robles Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro Trip Chair Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed Subcommittee Positions Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCa􀆯erty & Saima Hedrick Showcase Coordinators Scott Gilson First Aid Chip Smith Shadow Needed Band Gear Coordinator VACANT PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles Videographer Chris Blouch Shadow Needed Photographer Ian Macdonald Webmaster Ryan Buckner Shadow Needed Graphic Designer Drew Griffiths Shadow Needed Writer/ Marketing/ Promotions VACANT Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson Assistant Uniform Coordinator VACANT board meeting minutes by-laws

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 HHS Winterguard Brings Home the Gold Webmaster Mar 30 1 min read 20 0 comments 0 Post not marked as liked Winterguard Dances Into Third Place Communications Feb 1 1 min read 49 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Kathleen Jacoby Earns JMU Outstanding Music Educator Award Communications Nov 15, 2024 2 min read 580 0 comments 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 NEWS GALLERY EVENTS Upcoming Events Stay up-to-date with our upcoming games, events and performances. SEE ALL EVENTS Spring Concert Tue, May 13 Herndon High School Auditorium More info Details Band Award Night Wed, May 28 Herndon High School Auditorium More info Details Graduation Tue, Jun 03 Fairfax More info Details Our Sponsors SPONSOR US Griffin Owens Insurance Wind Ensemble Spencers Safe & Lock Wind Ensemble Sunset Hills Automotive Wind Ensemble Legend Nail Spa Concert Sponsorship Show your support for music education and contribute to the Herndon High School Bands today! Support Us Donate

Videographer Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Videographer Shadow Needed Chris Blouch mailto:photography@herndonband.org Subcommittee Ensures all events have a videographer Takes videos at all events - concerts, programs, marching band events, etc.. Uploads, organizes, and updates the videos on the Youtube channel with the help of the Webmaster and communications teams. Previous Next

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? board positions President Lynn Reda Principal executive officer of the HHSBPA DETAILS Assistant Treasurer Angela McCafferty Shadow Needed Assists the Treasurer, and assumes all duties designated to the Treasurer by these bylaws in the absence of the Treasurer DETAILS Chaperone Chair Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed Coordinates chaperone volunteers for all marching band trips and events DETAILS Guard Chair Marcy Brizzolara Provides general coordination, assistance, and advocacy for Guard Activities DETAILS Volunteer Chair Christine Cuadro Works with the Director, various Chairs, and Board positions to meet volunteer requests for all events DETAILS Vice President Kathy Blouch Assists the President, and assumes all duties designated to the President by these bylaws in the absence of the President DETAILS Secretary Marie Coleman Shadow Needed 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 Marcy Brizzolara Shadow Needed Maintains all uniforms for the Marching Band Program during Fall and Winter seasons DETAILS Trip Chair Wendy Cummins Shadow Needed Organizes logistics (hotel, bus, activities, meals, itinerary) details for all marching band trips and the Spring trip DETAILS Treasurer Lynne DeRoche Shadow Needed Maintains the records of all HHSBPA financial activities DETAILS Marching Chair Scott Gilson Supports transportation of pit equipment, uniforms and other large instruments DETAILS Hospitality /Snacks Chair Amber Gilson 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 Subcommittee positions Tag Day Coordinator Sabrina Donnelly Recruits and coordinates across all Tag Day area leaders DETAILS Showcase Coordinators Scott Gilson Coordinates multiple Showcase teams to drive the overall Showcase logistics and strategy DETAILS PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Attends all monthly HHSBPA Board meetings and reports pertinent information from the PTSA meetings to the Board DETAILS Photographer Ian Macdonald 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 PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch Reports all pertinent information from the PTSA meetings during the HHSBPA Board meetings DETAILS First Aid Chip Smith Shadow Needed Provides First Aid services during events and trips for all involved DETAILS Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles DETAILS Webmaster Ryan Buckner Shadow Needed Maintains the online presence, content, and technical architecture DETAILS Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson DETAILS Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCa􀆯erty & Saima Hedrick 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 DETAILS

Senior Class Representatives Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Senior Class Representatives Sharoni Dasgupta & Elizabeth Robles mailto:seniorrep@herndonband.org Subcommittee Previous Next

Band Gear Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Band Gear Coordinator VACANT mailto:bandgear@herndonband.org Subcommittee Manages online orders, inventory, band gear POS sales at events, and ordering new inventory Previous Next

Webmaster Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Webmaster Shadow Needed Ryan Buckner mailto:webmaster@herndonband.org Subcommittee Maintains and updates HHS Band online presence,, hosting accounts, and email forwarding. Works with all members of the board to coordinate timely updates to the website content for band events and activities. Responsible for: Website design: Maintaining the website's design, keeping it up-to-date, and developing new features Website performance: Monitoring website traffic, user behavior, and engagement, and generating reports to analyze and improve performance Website security: Implementing security measures and ensuring the website is secure Website functionality: Testing websites across different platforms, browsers, operating systems, and devices to ensure functionality and efficiency Web server maintenance: Configuring and managing web servers, and monitoring them to ensure they are running optimally Search engine optimization (SEO): Reviewing SEO to enhance website visibility User support: Interacting with users to address technical issues, answer queries, and provide assistance with website usage Content management: Updating website content regularly to keep it looking fresh Previous Next

Graphic Designer Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Graphic Designer Shadow Needed Drew Griffiths mailto:communications@herndonband.org Subcommittee Designs programs, flyers, and other materials required by the board. Works closely with the communications team and the board. Previous Next

Financial Review Committee Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Financial Review Committee Lynne DeRoche, Angela McCa􀆯erty & Saima Hedrick mailto:treasurer@herndonband.org 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

PTSA Liaison Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch mailto:ptarep@herndonband.org Subcommittee Attends all monthly HHSBPA Board meetings (usually 1st Monday of month) and report any pertinent information from the PTSA meetings Attends all PTSA meetings (currently 2nd Wednesday of month) to report Band information and events Coordinates with HHSBPA Communications Chair to make sure articles and HHS announcements are included. Must be a member of the PTSA Previous Next

Showcase Coordinators Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Showcase Coordinators Scott Gilson mailto:showcase@herndonband.org Subcommittee Previous Next

Band Camp Snack Coordinator Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Band Camp Snack Coordinator Amber Gilson mailto:snacks@herndonband.org Subcommittee Previous Next