Freshman Band Announcements – Dec. 17

  1. Holiday Concert this week:

    High School Main Campus-Red and White Symphonic Bands and Symphonic Winds, Monday, Dec 17, 2012, 7:00 pm. Guest soloist with Symphonic Winds-Genevieve Bielieu, Bassoon, DMA Candidate, Michigan State University, Lakota West Alumnus;

    Freshman Campus-Freshman Bands, Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012, report time is 6:20 pm. 2nd Period Band will perform first and will warm-up with Mr. Chumley in the band room. 1st Period Band will perform second and warm-up with Mr. Snyder in the Cafeteria.

  2. Solo & Ensemble registration forms are due on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012. Cost for a Solo is $16, cost for an ensemble is $21 (divided by the number of members in the ensemble). Fees may be combined, checks should be made payable to: Lakota West Upbeat Club.
  3. The Solo & Ensemble Recital will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Lakota West High School beginning at 6:30 pm. ALL ensembles, Freshman and High School (including woodwind and brass choirs) will perform. This is warm-up for the adjudicated performance. There will be an evaluator listening to each ensemble and will make comments and work briefly with each group. There is no cost for this event.
  4. Solo & Ensemble Festival will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Lakota West High School. Each individual and ensemble will have their own scheduled time sometime between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. This event takes a lot of volunteers and we would love to have you help us. Please visit the band website, www.lakotawestbands.org to sign-up to volunteer for this event.
  5. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. Take a few extra minutes this year and give all your family members an extra hug.