Announcement Sheet

VHS Band June Updates and Announcements

Greetings Viper Band and Vision families!I hope you are enjoying the beginning of summer vacation. I cannot tell you enough how much I enjoyed May camp, working with the band, and meeting so many of you. What an exciting start to our journey together! I am back in Texas for a few days this week after

By |2024-06-03T15:19:06-05:00June 3rd, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Announcement Sheet, Week of 5/20 – LAST ONE!

Good morning Viper Band and Vision families,WOW! WHAT A WEEK! The Spring Concert on Monday was a blast for all!Then, Viper Band and Vision Camp was a HUGE success Tuesday-Friday! I hope you all enjoyed yourself on Friday at the Performance and Social Event! This fall is going to be another fun season of marching

By |2024-05-19T09:19:22-05:00May 19th, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Announcement Sheet, Week of 5/13

Good morning Viper Band and Vision families!We are looking forward to seeing everyone at all of this week's events! Please see the Announcement Sheet below for details. Monday, May 13  – Spring Concert (7:00pm)Tuesday, May 14 – Viper Band and Vision Camp (5:30-8:00pm)Wednesday, May 15  – Viper Band and Vision Camp (5:30-8:00pm)Thursday, May 16 – Viper Band

By |2024-05-12T09:18:31-05:00May 12th, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Announcement Sheet, Week of 5/6

Good morning Viper Band and Vision Families,WHAT A NIGHT! I hope everyone enjoyed the Banquet. I know the staff enjoyed seeing everyone and celebrating such a special year with our Band and Vision family. Thank you again to Mary Sullivan for heading up this event!We are VERY close to the end of the school year. Please

By |2024-05-05T09:18:33-05:00May 5th, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

VHS Solo Contest Finals Announcement!

Good evening, students!Congratulations to all students who were selected for the Semi-Finals round of competition! This year, the following students will be moving on to Finals:Francisco ArdilaAvi Castillo-EstepRocco FabozziJason GonzalesHayden GrierEthan HueySam KimJames ParkNoah SabbavarapuEthan SarwarPlease join us next Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm in the Vandegrift Auditorium for our Solo Contest finals concert.

By |2024-05-01T18:19:23-05:00May 1st, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Announcement Sheet, Week of 4/29

Good morning Viper Band and Vision Families,Congratulations to all VDC dancers on the completion of Vanguard and your spectacular performances! I would also like to extend congratulations to all of our Wind/Percussion students on the completion of the 2024 Solo Competition. The judges were VERY impressed with the performances yesterday! Thank you Mr. Norris for your dedication and

By |2024-04-28T09:18:43-05:00April 28th, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

2024 Solo Competition: Congratulations and Semi-Finalists Results

Students,Thank you for a wonderful day of solo performances! All comment sheets have been emailed to your leanderisd.org email address. If you are still missing your sheet on Monday, please let me know.The judges were EXTREMELY impressed with the musicianship and professionalism in all rooms today! Congratulations to the following students who have been selected

By |2024-04-27T20:18:35-05:00April 27th, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Announcement Sheet, Week of 4/22

Good morning Viper Band and Vision families!Many of you are with me as we travel back from the beach, and we are hoping for a 1:00pm arrival time at VHS. Wish us luck! This has been a great trip, and a much needed vacation for our students! Thank you chaperones and staff for helping make

By |2024-04-21T10:19:02-05:00April 21st, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Announcement Sheet, Week of 4/15

Good morning Viper Band and Vision families!We have a big week ahead! I would encourage all members of the 2024-2025 Viper Band and VDC (including 8th grade families) to attend the Booster Meeting on Tuesday. Although we do have some business to attend to, we will be revealing the 2024 Marching Show and Mr. Lipman will

By |2024-04-14T09:21:36-05:00April 14th, 2024|Announcement Sheet|

Defining the Standard

Welcome to the Band Department of Vandegrift High School

The Instrumental Music Department at Vandegrift High School enrolls over 300 students from the 9th through 12th grades who study with a dedicated teaching faculty as well as private lesson instructors.

Our Philosophy of Education

Music is a fundamental piece of the human experience. Music Education is therefore a necessary endeavor to ensure that the whole child is being educated. This includes skill development, cognitive understanding, and aesthetic appreciation for many forms of music.

The primary objective of the Vandegrift High School Instrumental Music Department is to develop the performance, rehearsal, and personal practice skills of each student. The vision for the program is to “Define the Standard” in all we do.

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