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.
Summer uniform fitting dates: Thursday, June 7th – 6-8pm Tuesday, June 12th – 6-8pm Students may come on either of these dates. This is for all new Band of Gold students and any upperclassmen that need new summer uniform items. Students will be also measured for marching band shoes. Full uniform fitting dates: Saturday,... Continue Reading →
High School Band Members, Parents, and Band Boosters: We hope you will join us for the annual Spring Band Banquet on Tuesday, May 29 at Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 W. Fair Avenue. Each family is asked to bring a main dish. In addition, boys should bring a dessert and girls should bring a side dish.... Continue Reading →
Symphonic Band: Below is important information for this Sunday's Graduation Ceremony. Remember, to dress nicely – no jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes. We will be loading music stands, percussion equipment, and all large instruments on Friday at the end of class. Everyone else should be sure to bring your instrument and music with you on... Continue Reading →
Marching Band Parents and Students: The annual Memorial Day parade is coming up very quickly. In order to have a great parade, it is crucial that we have all of the last year’s fall marching band participating, including our graduating seniors. Please see the schedule and reminders below. Thank you for working hard to represent Lancaster... Continue Reading →
The Spring Band Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 29th. We need band pictures from any band events in 2017- 2018 for the end of the year video slideshow. We also need three separate pictures from each senior. Please provide a baby picture, a childhood picture, and a senior/current photo. Please email the pictures... Continue Reading →
Symphonic Band members and families: More information regarding Friday's performance at State Adjudicated Event is found below. To prepare for this important event, band members should be practicing each day to prepare their part to the highest level. Friday, April 20, 2018 – OMEA State Adjudicated Event @ Gahanna Lincoln HS Gymnasium 6:45 – Meet... Continue Reading →
2018-2019 Marching Band Parents: Band camp this year will be held from July 29-August 3 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 →
Parents and Students, As you continue your cookie dough fundraiser, please remember there is an online option that can help benefit you as well. The attached handout will walk you through the process. A simple post on social media with this information could get you a lot of extra customers! Online Ordering Info Order forms are... Continue Reading →
Senior Band Members and Parents: Each spring, the Lancaster Band Boosters provide several scholarships to graduating senior members of the band program. These scholarships are funded by the Charlie Smith Memorial Golf Outing held each August. Scholarship applications are now available and can be picked up from a director in the music office. The deadline... Continue Reading →
