Band: Record Number of Loudoun County Public Schools Bands Rates as Superior

(Dec. 17, 2009) - The marching bands representing five Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) high schools received a superior rating during the fall State Marching Festival held by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA).

Superior is the highest ranking the BBODA awards.

The previous single-year high for LCPS bands earning this designation was two.

Bands receiving a superior rating were:

· Dominion High School

· Loudoun County High School

· Loudoun Valley High School

· Park View High School

· Stone Bridge High School

Two other LCPS bands, those representing Briar Woods High School and Freedom High School, received ratings of excellent. Receiving good ratings were Broad Run and Heritage high schools.

All of these bands received their ratings during competitions on October 31st. Dominion, Loudoun County, Loudoun Valley and Stone Bridge earned their superior ratings during the Northwest competition at Millbrook High School in Frederick County. Park View earned its superior rating during the East competition at Massaponax High School in Spotsylvania County.