Heritage High School Orchestra

Heritage High School, opened in 2002, has more than a decade of musical excellence experience. The orchestra program began in 2005, and has captured multiple accolades and participates in unique events across the United States.

Since orchestra began at Heritage High School in 2005, the orchestra has had five different directors, each helping to found and grow the program.  Since 2008, the orchestra has been under the direction of George Herrmann.  Since he took over the orchestra, the orchestra and full orchestra has captured many awards and recognitions. The orchestra's have been very active in earning district, regional, and All-State honors as well. 

Heritage High School Orchestra Significant Accomplishments:

• 2018-19 State Assessment Superior ratings for String and Full Orchestra

• 2017 Pit Orchestra Nominated for Best Pit Orchestra in DC Area (Cappies)

• 2017-18 State Assessment Superior ratings for String and Full Orchestra

• 2016-17 State Assessment Superior ratings for String and Full Orchestra

• 2016 Pit Orchestra Nominated for Best Pit Orchestra in DC Area (Cappies)

• 2015-16 State Assessment Superior ratings for String 

• 2015 Pit Orchestra Nominated for Best Pit Orchestra in DC Area (Cappies)

• 2014-15 State Assessment Superior ratings for Full Orchestra

• 2014 Pit Orchestra Nominated for Best Pit Orchestra in DC Area (Cappies)

• 2013 Pit Orchestra Nominated for Best Pit Orchestra in DC Area (Cappies)

• 2012 Pit Orchestra Nominated for Best Pit Orchestra in DC Area (Cappies)

• 2008 World Premier of Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Heritage provides students with a high-quality music education, focusing on not just the regular performaces, but also in pushing students to become the best musician they can become, regardless of their goals after high school. The rigorous music program has enabled our graduates the opportunity to pursue music as a hobby in college, while also helping other students study music on scholarship at schools such as the Eastman School of Music, LSU, USC, Memphis University, Boston Conservatory, Shendoah Conservatory of Music, and so on.

The Heritage Music Boosters conduct fundraising to meet the needs of the band program and countless hours of volunteer support ranging from uniform maintenance, providing refreshments and logistical support moving the band.