Music
Michael E. Pierson, Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor
Jordan Markwood, Performing Arts 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
VMEA Blue Ribbon Schools
12 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 from the 2025-2026 school year:
Middle Schools
Brambleton Middle School
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
Stone Hill Middle School
Willard Middle School
High Schools
Briar Woods High School
Dominion High School
John Champe High School
Lightridge High School
Loudoun Valley High School
Rock Ridge High School
Stone Bridge High School
Tuscarora High School
VBODA Program of Honor - Band
The VBODA Program of Honor recognizes Virginia school band programs that have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence through participation and achievement in VBODA-sponsored assessments and performance events. The designation reflects a program's commitment to musical growth, performance excellence, and comprehensive music education. Congratulations to these qualifying schools from the 2025-2026 school year:
Middle Schools
Brambleton Middle School
Gum Spring Middle School
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
Seneca Ridge Middle School
Stone Hill Middle School
Willard Middle School
High Schools
Briar Woods High School
Broad Run High School
Dominion High School
Independence High School
John Champe High School
Lightridge High School
Loudoun Valley High School
Potomac Falls High School
Rock Ridge High School
Stone Bridge High School
Tuscarora High School
VBODA Program of Honor - Orchestra
The VBODA Program of Honor recognizes Virginia school orchestra programs that have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence through participation and achievement in VBODA-sponsored assessments and performance events. The designation reflects a program's commitment to musical growth, performance excellence, and comprehensive music education. Congratulations to these qualifying schools from the 2025-2026 school year:
Middle Schools
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Farmwell Station Middle School
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
Willard Middle School
High Schools
Briar Woods High School
Freedom High School
Lightridge High School
Loudoun Valley High School
Rock Ridge High School
Stone Bridge High School
Tuscarora High School