Lancaster City Schools Instrumental Music Department
The Lancaster band program exists to provide our students with an outstanding instrumental music experience that prepares them for life-long participation in music, while developing a great work ethic, musical independence, and leadership focused on serving others.
2019-2020 Marching Band Parents: Band camp this year will be held from July 28-August 2 at the University of Rio Grande. Information about band camp, including a proposed payment plan, can be downloaded below. Hard copies can also be picked up in the high school band room. A parent meeting will be held on Monday,... Continue Reading →
Marching Band Families: The Anthony Thomas Candy Bar sale will begin next week. This is a great way to raise money for band camp and Florida. Here are the details of the sale: Candy bars are assorted in bags of 30 Bags can be purchased for $30 (paid upfront) Students will receive $15 per bag in... Continue Reading →
Band of Gold Parents and Students, Since last month's meeting, we have had a lot of interest about the upcoming Disney trip. I have received a number of emails requesting to be a chaperone or an adult follower on the trip. Student sign ups and commitment forms have been continuing to come in. If there... Continue Reading →
Dear Band Parents: Last Tuesday was our informational meeting regarding the upcoming Band of Gold trip to Florida. In case you were unable to attend, the information found below should answer most of your questions. Florida Trip Packet Meeting PowerPoint This trip is intended for all 2019-2020 marching band members. This includes current 9th-11th grade marching... Continue Reading →
Band Parents: We are very excited to begin discussing next year's band trip to Disney World. Every few years, the Band of Gold has traveled to Florida where the students have the opportunity to perform at the Magic Kingdom. Next year's trip will take place December 30, 2019 through January 3, 2020. All band members... Continue Reading →
Parents and Students: As many of you may know, the Band of Gold travels to Disney World every few years. We are excited that our next trip is coming up in a year! Our tentative trip dates are December 30, 2019 through January 3, 2020. Some families have begun thinking ahead to next year and... Continue Reading →
Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Holiday Parade 7:30-8:00AM – Band room is open to pick up equipment 8:30AM – Percussion report to get on uniforms (by Band Booster Fair Booth) 8:45AM – All others report to get on uniforms (by Band Booster Fair Booth) 9:00AM – Percussion warm up 9:15AM – Winds and Guard warm up... Continue Reading →
Saturday, October 27, 2018 OMEA State Marching Band Finals 11:00AM – Guard Sectional (meet in band room) Lunch break for Guard 1:45PM - Percussion Warm Up at Fulton Field (ready to play) 2:30PM – Brass/Woodwinds Report to Fulton Field 2:45PM – Full Band Rehearsal at Fulton Field 4:45PM – Load equipment 5:00PM – Eat, Get on uniforms... Continue Reading →
Thursday, October 25, 2018 Home Football Game vs. Reynoldsburg (Senior Night) 4:00 – Report Time / Warm Up 4:20 – Rehearsal (On the practice field) 5:05- Change into uniforms 5:45- Report to parade block 6:00- March to Fulton Field 6:45- Pre-Game 8:00- Senior Recognition & Halftime Performance (approximate time) 9:20- Game concludes (approximate time) 9:35- March back... Continue Reading →
