20009-2010 Awards and Honors

2009-2010 VIRGINIA HONOR BAND (2nd year)

Marching Rebels

1st place, USSBA Northern Virginia Regional Competition (Herndon High School - Herndon, VA)
1st place, Oakton Classic Invitational Marching Band Competition (Oakton High School – Vienna, VA)

  • Best Brass
  • Best Music

1st place, James Madison Parade of Champions (James Madison University – Harrisonburg, VA)
VBODA State Marching Festival – Superior Rating (I)

 

Symphonic Band

4 students selected for All-VA Band and Orchestra
VBODA District XI Band Festival – Superior Rating (I)
1st place, Fiesta-Val Music Festival (Socastee High School – Mrytle Beach, SC)

  • Champion Trophy (highest scoring instrumental ensemble)
  • GRAND CHAMPION Trophy (highest combined score for Symphonic/Concert/Jazz Band)
  • 3 students selected as Outstanding Soloists and presented with individual trophies and medals

 

Concert Band

VBODA District XI Band Festival – Superior Rating (I)
1st place, Fiesta-Val Music Festival (Socastee High School – Mrytle Beach, SC)

  • GRAND CHAMPION Trophy (highest combined score for Symphonic/Concert/Jazz Band)
  • 1 student selected as Outstanding Soloists and presented with individual trophies and medals

 

Fairfax Jazz

Excellent Rating (II), Chantilly Jazz Invitational (Chantilly High School – Chantilly, VA)

  • 3 students selected to the Chantilly Jazz Invitational All-Star Jazz Band

1st place, Fiesta-Val Music Festival (Socastee High School – Mrytle Beach, SC)

  • GRAND CHAMPION Trophy (highest combined score for Symphonic/Concert/Jazz Band)
  • 2 students selected as Outstanding Soloists and presented with individual trophies and medals

 

Winter Drumline

3rd place and Bronze Medalist, Atlantic Indoor Assocation Finals (Percussion Open Class)