Music
Michael E. Pierson, Fine Arts Supervisor
Elaine Stanford, Music Specialist
PH: (571) 252-1420
LCPS offers a comprehensive music program in grades K-12. Music is required of all students in grades K-6. Music is required in grade 6 and the offerings include band, chorus, strings, and general music. Band, chorus, guitar, and strings in grades 7 and 8 are electives. In grades 9-12, a full program of electives is offered including multiple levels of band, chorus, guitar, and orchestra. For more information, please refer to the LCPS Program of Studies and or contact the program director at the school directly.
NAMM Award for Best Communities for Music Education
LCPS Music Awards: Blue Ribbon Schools and High School Honor Bands 2025
10 LCPS schools are recognized as VMEA (Virginia Music Educators Association) Blue Ribbon Schools! In order to receive this honor, three performing ensembles (band, chorus, and orchestra) must receive a superior rating in all three ensembles. Congratulations to these qualifying schools:
Stone Hill Middle School
Willard Middle School
Briar Woods High School
Freedom High School
John Champe High School
Lightridge High School
Rock Ridge High School
Stone Bridge High School
Tuscarora High School
Woodgrove High School
10 LCPS High School Bands are recognized by VBODA (Virginia Band and Orchestra Association) and have received the distinction of Honor Band in the year 2024-2025! In order to qualify, bands must receive a superior rating for marching assessment and in the band assessment in the spring. Congratulations to these qualifying schools:
Briar Woods High School
Broad Run High School
Freedom High School
Independence High School
John Champe High School
Lightridge High School
Rock Ridge High School
Stone Bridge High School
Tuscarora High School
Woodgrove High School