Annandale High School’s orchestra director honored

Angela Ammerman (left) with AHS orchestra students.

Angela Ammerman, orchestra director at Annandale High School, has been named the 2015-16 Virginia Orchestra Director of the Year by the American String Teachers Association.

Ammerman has taught at Annandale for four years. In addition to her work with AHS students, she was recognized for coordinating a benefit concert that raised over $10,000 for a student in need, founding and directing the Future Music Educators Camp for students interested in pursuing a career in music education, and coordinating an information night for students considering majoring in music in college.