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.
Band Families, This semester our band program will once again host an outstanding music education student from Ohio State who will be student teaching with us. Mr. Mattson has written letter to introduce himself. Please be sure to make him feel welcome here in Lancaster! Ben Factor Director of Bands Lancaster High School
Low Brass students: Every year, many talented professional musicians come to Lancaster to perform in the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. This year, Adam Snider, principal tubist with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, will be presenting a masterclass for all area low brass players of all ages. Date: Friday, July 27th, 2018. Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. …
Parents and Students, Due to this morning's inclement weather, we will be delaying the start of Solo and Ensemble until 2:00pm. All scheduled events will run according to the schedule, but each will be delayed by six hours. Due to the delay, Sherman students in Science Olympiad should plan on meeting the bus at Sherman …
Thunder Alley will be held at Tiki Bowling Lanes from 10:00pm to midnight on Sunday, February 18th. No school the next day for President’s Day! This event is for all band students grades 7 to 12. The cost is $5.00 per student and covers shoe rental and unlimited bowling. There are sign up sheets …
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Junior High Band Parents: Each year, Capital University’s Conservatory of Music hosts a popular band camp for Junior High students called the Winds and Percussion Camp. Available to middle school students (those who will be in grades 7-9 starting August of 2017), this day camp will be held June 5 – 9. Participants will have …
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The Band Boosters need volunteers for the Thunder Alley bowling event on Sunday, February 19th. The event runs from 10:00pm to midnight. We need parents who will donate baked goods such as cookies or brownies, and snacks such as chips or pretzels. We also need parent volunteers to help with the check-in tables and help …
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All band members in grades 7 through 12 are invited to a Bowling Night at Tiki Lanes on Sunday, February 19 from 10pm to midnight. Doors open at 9:30pm. Remember, there is no school the next day due to Presidents' Day! The cost per student is $5, which includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling. The Band …
Due to the 2-hour delay, High School and Junior High band members who are participating in All County Band should try to report to Fairfield Union between 9:45-10:00am. If you need to show up at the original time, that is fine, but please travel safely. Mr. Factor will be at Fairfield Union by 8:30am.
Each January, many of the county's top junior high and high school instrumentalists are selected to participate in the Fairfield County All-County Band. The All-County Band Festival is a long-standing tradition in Fairfield County. Student musicians from each of the county schools join together for one day only, to rehearse with a guest conductor and perform for the …
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