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The River Bend Middle School
The River Bend Middle School
Band Program
Band Program
The RBM Band Program has upheld high standards of excellence throughout its existence since the school opened in 2002. The band has most recently earned a Superior rating at the 2026 Concert Assessment, Jazz Assessment, and earned it's 2nd recognition as a 'Virginia Honor Band.'
Our students regularly place in the All-District Concert Bands and All-District Jazz Band and earn high marks at the Solo & Ensemble Festival. Our students have represented River Bend by travelling and performing at the National Schools to Watch Conference in DC, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens, and Kings Dominion over it's long history. The band regularly performs for the community and is a proud representation of Sterling, VA and Loudoun County Public Schools.
We hope your student will take part in a fantastic program that will teach them about music, collaboration, communication, hard work, and so much more!
Questions for future Ravens and 'Band at the Bend' Members can be answered on our "Future B@TB Member" page!
Please reach out to Ms. McHugh if you have any questions about Band at the Bend!
Future B@TB Members
Future B@TB Members
Rising 6th graders interested in joining our program, should check out the items on our Rising 6th Grade Information tab! Email Ms. McHugh with any questions!
Meet the Director
Meet the Director
Ms. Maura McHugh
Ms. Maura McHugh
Ms. McHugh is beginning her 6th year of teaching and 4th year at River Bend Middle School. Ms. McHugh began her musical career at River Bend as a student playing trumpet. She continued her music education through RBMS and PFHS, and then went on to receive her Bachelors of Music at James Madison University. While at JMU, Ms. McHugh played with numerous ensembles, including the JMU Wind Symphony, Brass Band, Chamber Orchestra, and the Marching Royal Dukes, where she had the opportunity to march in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
After teaching general music at Meadowland Elementary for 2 years, Ms. McHugh decided to return "home" to teach at River Bend.
Ms. McHugh also serves as a marching band staff member and Pep Band Director for Potomac Falls High School and is a member of NafME, VMEA, and VBODA
McHugh Schedule:
A1: Woodwinds 7/Brass 7
A2: Band 8
A3: Plan/Percussion 7
A4: Brass 7/Plan
B5: Percussion 6/Woodwinds 6
B6: Resource 8/United Sound
B7: Percussion 6/Brass 6
B8: Brass 6/Woodwinds 6
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