James Madison HS Band -- Special Concert

The John Philip Sousa Foundation will present the 2012 Sudler Flag of Honor to the James Madison High School Band Program on Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 at a formal concert by the JMHS Wind Symphony. The public is invited to attend this free concert, which will begin promptly at 7:30pm in the James Madison High School Auditorium
at 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna, VA.

The Sudler Flag of Honor identifies and recognizes high school band programs internationally that have "demonstrated particularly significant high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years.” Over the thirty year history of the honor, only 70 high school bands have been chosen for the award and those programs selected represent the highest levels of student performance and achievement. A twelve-person panel of high school band directors and college and university conductors evaluate the recordings and other supporting documents of the applicants based upon the high standards established by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

The James Madison High School Band program, under the direction of Mr. Michael Hackbarth, is one of only three band programs to achieve the honor in 2012. Long recognized as one of the premiere band programs in the United States, the James Madison program is receiving this award for the second time, having also earned the award in 1989.

The James Madison High School Band Parents Organization would be honored if you will join them for this special occasion.