Lakota West Bands
Congratulations Lakota West Winter Guard
2012 WGI Finalists and Fans Favorite
The Lakota West Winterguard not only made school history this weekend by attending Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships for the first time, but they also made it to Scholastic A Class World Finals! They placed 13th out of over 100 competing groups from around the world. This was no small feat as many groups attend world championships for years before making it to the finals. In addition to this, they were voted by audience members as the Fans Favorite! Thousands of votes were cast and Lakota West was chosen. Just a tribute to how amazingly well the performers brought the show to life! Congratulations to the members for all their hard work and dedication!
WGI also did an interview with Director Eric Jones on the show. The show was entitled “…where the memories lie,” and was a tribute to those lost on Titanic 100 years ago on April 15, 1912. You can view the interview HERE.
After a very touching and emotional performance at WGI World Championships, the Lakota West Winterguard is proud to be a Scholastic A World Class Finalist. Congratulations to all involved and all that made the season possible!
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Lakota West Marching Firebirds
selected for
2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC
Congratulations to the Lakota West Marching Firebirds for their selection to the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York. The Firebirds were one of 11 bands selected from hundreds of schools nationwide. “Macy’s made the surprise announcement in the school’s gym Monday in front of a crowd of 600 students and staff. Spokesman Orlando Veras says, “Lakota West has one of the best overall music programs in the country. Their musical and marching ability along with the entertainment value they bring to all of their performances made them an excellent choice to represent their community and the state of Ohio in the 2013 Macy’s Parade.” (Weingartner, www.wvxu.org, 4/9/12)
View the April 9 Story and Video on the News5 WLWT Website
View the April 9 Story and Video on the Channel 9 WCPO Website
View the April 9 Story and Video on the Fox 19 Website
Read the story at Cincinnati.com
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Marching Band Registration and Deposit
Due April 14th April 30th
We’re looking forward to an amazing 2012-2013 season with the Marching Firebirds! If you are interested in joining, NOW is the time to register. Marching Band registration and a non-refundable deposit of $150 are due no later than April 14th April 30th. Registrations after April 14th April 30th will be assessed a late fee of $50 (our drill writer needs the numbers to begin creating the show). The Marching Band Registration Form must be completed and the deposit paid online on our website. Click on the link below.
Marching band will receive no financial support from the Lakota School District this year, so the total cost will be $550. The fee includes band camp and bus transportation during the marching season, but does not include uniform items purchased and kept by the students (e.g., summer uniform shirt & shorts – $35, marching shoes – $30, gloves – $4, colorguard uniform – approx $150). *(The Band and Guard Fees page will be updated once the cost for the summer uniforms, sousa berets and colorguard uniforms have been finalized.)
Check the Marching Firebirds page for camp and performance schedules. Be a part of our challenging, exciting and fun season!
Click Here to Register for Marching Band and Pay Your Deposit
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The 2012 Lakota Summer Band Clinic
At the Lakota Summer Band Clinic your child will enjoy a summer band experience with students from other schools in Northern Cincinnati. It’s an opportunity to meet other kids who are the same age, may play the same instrument and may be as excited about their instrument as your child. At the Lakota Summer Band Clinic, we cater to those students (7th – 9th grade) who need that little something extra to spark some greater musical insight, or to provide an added incentive. In addition to professional instruction, your child can talk to Lakota High School band students, who will relate just what your child is in store for in just a few more years. You can give your child more than a musical instrument. You can give them an extra opportunity to feel encouraged and confident in their musical ability – to realize they are a musician!
ARE YOU INTERESTED in the Lakota Summer Band Clinic?
CLICK HERE
for more information and to download the registration form.
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The 2012 Lakota Summer Jazz Clinic
The Lakota Summer Jazz Clinic is a summer jazz experience catered to the needs of the rising stars of jazz! All students who are interested in jazz and will be in grades 7-9 next year are encouraged to participate. This musical experience will not only share information about jazz styles and improvisation, but can give each student an opportunity to develop self-confidence and gain skills that are both personally valuable and meaningful. Rising seventh grade students should have at least six months worth of experience on their instruments in order to feel comfortable with the music that will be played. Registration forms are due by Friday, May 25th if you would like a t-shirt or you may register at the door on June 11th as well. Also, for the second year in a row students may audition for the Advanced Jazz Band. The Advanced Jazz Band is designed to offer more developed musicians the opportunity to work on more difficult literature in an ensemble setting. Auditions for the Advanced Jazz Band will be held on Wednesday, June 6th. (See the registration form for audition information.)
ARE YOU INTERESTED in the Lakota Summer Jazz Clinic?
CLICK HERE
for more information and to download the registration form.
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Symphonic Winds Featured at the 2011 Midwest Clinic!
Congratulations to the Lakota West Symphonic Winds on their performance at the 65th Annual Midwest Clinic, the international band and orchestra conference. They were one of five high school bands to be featured at this prestigious event. The performance was at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Friday, December 16. This was the third invitation for Symphonic Winds and by performing this past week they made Ohio history! [More Information]
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Symphonic Winds and Lakota West Band Program on Fox 19 News
View the December 9 Story and Video on the Fox 19 Website
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| Symphonic Winds Midwest Clinic Audition Spring, 2011 The Screamer March (Fred Jewell, 3.2 MB, MP3 Format) Audio Recordings by Tri-State Productions |
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