Marching Firebirds

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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2012-2013
Lakota West Marching Firebirds Band Camp Schedule

Pre-Camp at Lakota West Freshman Campus
Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3-7:00 a.m. till Noon each day
Sectionals from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. only one day per week
Monday – Trumpets & Tenors
Tuesday – Mellophones & Clarinets
Wednesday – Baritones, Trombones & Flutes
Thursday – Sousaphones & Altos

Band Camp at Lakota West Freshman Campus and Lakota West High School
Sunday, August 5 through Friday, August 10
Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. and every morning at 7:00 a.m.
Lunch will be served at school and we will break from 3:30 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. then begin at West at 6:30 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. under the lights in the stadium.
Closing Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10th

Post Camp at Lakota West High School
Monday, August 13 through Thursday, August 16-7:00 a.m. till Noon each day
Sectionals from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. only one day per week
Monday – Trumpets & Tenors
Tuesday – Mellophones & Clarinets
Wednesday – Baritones, Trombones & Flutes
Thursday – Sousaphones & Altos

Tuesday, August 21-1:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22-1:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 23-First “Silver’s Under the Lights” Night
  (7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. in the Stadium)
Friday, August 24-First Football Game

Regular Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday-3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday-7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.

We will perform at all Home Football Games, 4 competitions and State Finals. (Included is a trip to Kalahari and Cedar Point)

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2012-2013
Lakota West Marching Firebirds Performance Schedule

Date	Event	Time	Location
Friday, Aug. 10	Band Camp Closing Ceremonies	7:00 PM	Lakota West
Friday, Sept. 7	Anderson Football	7:30 PM	Lakota West
Saturday, Sept. 8	TAG DAY	9:00 AM	Lakota
Saturday, Sept. 8	Troy Invitational	Evening	Troy
Friday, Sept. 14	Mason Football (Freshman Night)	7:30 PM	Lakota West
Saturday, Sept. 22	Hamilton Competition	Evening	Hamilton
Friday, Sept. 28	Princeton Football (Homecoming)	7:30 PM	Lakota West
Friday, Oct. 5	Kalahari	Evening	Sandusky
Saturday, Oct. 6	Perkins Competition	Evening	Sandusky
Sunday, Oct. 7	Cedar Point	Day	Sandusky
Friday, Oct. 12	Middletown Football (Senior Night)	7:30 PM	Lakota West
Saturday, Oct. 13	Buckeye Invitation Competition	Afternoon	OSU
Saturday, Oct. 20	Anderson Competition	Afternoon	Anderson
Friday, Oct. 26	Lakota East Football	7:30 PM	Lakota West
Sunday, Oct. 28	OMEA State Finals	Evening	Dayton
Thursday, Nov. 1	Concert & Awards	7:30 PM	Lakota West Gym

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2011-2012 RESULTS

OMEA State Marching Band Competition – October 29th

SUPERIOR RATING!

Congratulations Lakota West Firebirds!

DVD Order Form

T-Shirt Order Form

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Tecumseh “Showcase of Bands” – October 22nd

Lakota West named GRAND CHAMPION!

The Lakota West Firebirds Marching Band competed on October 22nd at the Tecumseh “Showcase of Bands”. The band earned a fifth straight SUPERIOR rating along with the following awards:

• BEST Auxiliary in Class AA
• 1st Place in Class AA
• Named GRAND CHAMPION

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Hamilton “Band-O-Rama” – October 15th

Lakota West named GRAND CHAMPION!

The Lakota West Firebirds Marching Band competed on October 15th at the Hamilton “Band-O-Rama”. The band earned a fourth straight SUPERIOR rating along with the following awards:

• BEST Auxiliary and Percussion in Class AA
• 1st Place in Class AA
• Overall BEST Visual and Music
• Named GRAND CHAMPION

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The Kettering Classic Invitational – October 8th

The Lakota West Firebirds Marching Band competed on October 8th at the Kettering Classic Invitational. The band earned a third straight SUPERIOR rating along with the following awards:

• 2nd Place in Class AA

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Ottawa-Glandorf “Parade of Bands” – September 17th

Lakota West named GRAND CHAMPION!

The Lakota West Firebirds Marching Band competed on September 17th at the Ottawa-Glandorf “Parade of Bands”. The band earned a second straight SUPERIOR rating along with the following awards:

• BEST Music, Percussion, General Effect, Auxiliary, Marching and Field Commander in Class AA
• 1st Place in Class AA
• Overall BEST General Effect, Marching and Music
• Named GRAND CHAMPION

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Troy Invitational Competition – September 10th

Lakota West named GRAND CHAMPION!

The Lakota West Marching Band competed Saturday evening, September 10th at the Troy Invitational Marching Band Competition. The band started the season with a bang by earning a SUPERIOR rating and qualifying for State. Additionally, the band won the following awards:

• BEST Auxiliary and Percussion in Class AA
• 1st Place in Class AA
• Overall BEST Music, Visual and General Effect
• Named GRAND CHAMPION

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