Herndon Middle symphonic orchestra earns a score of straight 1s (Superior) at the District XII Orchestra Festival. Concert orchestra earns an overall score of 2 (Excellent). See more details in News.

Click here to see photos from the Pre-Festival and Festival Concerts.

Click here to hear Symphonic Orchestra's performance at Festival.


The Herndon Middle Orchestra is comprised of string orchestra students at Herndon Middle School. Orchestra is an elective for the full school year.

Herndon Middle Symphonic Orchestra at the 2007 Spring Concert

There is a cadet ensemble for beginning string players, a concert orchestra for intermediate students and a symphonic orchestra for the more advanced. Students attend orchestra class daily, perform at three evening concerts, and participate in two judged events (one locally, one out-of-town). There are also opportunities for members to perform individually and in ensembles. Students are expected to practice daily.

New students audition for placement in an orchestra. Cadet and concert students may audition at the end of the second quarter for movement to a higher orchestra.

During the 2007-8 school year, 57 students are enrolled in orchestra.

Click here for photos taken during the past year.

Click here for a complete index to the Herndon Middle Orchestra Web site.

Click here for pictures of "A Year of Orchestra" at Herndon Middle.

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