The Marching Band Calendar is regularly updated and available on the Band website – we highly recommend subscribing to it.
Here are some great ways to stay informed about all things Band related.
Happy New year!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season & a relaxing break!
Solo & Ensemble Recital Nights
Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend any of the performances.
Students should enter through the band room doors, while parents and other spectators should use the school’s main entrance.
Please wait to enter or exit rooms until groups are transitioning. Students are expected to stay for the entire performance, but parents may come and go between individual group performances.
Remember that this is a formal performance, and all standard concert etiquette should be observed.
Support Lakota West Bands as a Corporate or Family Sponsor.
Why sponsor Lakota West Band Program?
Our band program, including our award winning marching band & color guard programs thrives thanks to the incredible support of our community and local businesses. We’re seeking sponsors to help us continue providing unforgettable experiences for our students—on the field, on the stage, and beyond.
For more information on our sponsorship program, please visit HERE
If you know someone who’s interested in sponsoring our band program, please share this This Brochure
If you have any questions please contact sponsorship@lakotawestbands.org
Thank you!
Lakota West Bands – Open Lead Volunteer Positions
To the quiet heroes behind the scenes: thank you for the late nights, early mornings, endless & continued support for our band program. We couldn’t have done it without you!
We are looking to fill a few open lead positions for our 2026 band season. If you’d like to join our fun and energetic team, please review the open positions below and let us know you’re joining, or reach out to president@lakotawestbands.org if you have any questions. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm.
Sponsorship Lead
Our band is seeking a Sponsorship Lead volunteer to help secure the resources our amazing kids deserve. The band sponsorship lead volunteer is primarily responsible for coordinating efforts to secure sponsorships and donations from local businesses.
Summer Band Camp Co-Lead.
We already have a dedicated band mom with several years of experience leading this role. We’re seeking a passionate volunteer co-lead to support her with organization, logistics, and creating a successful experience for our hardworking student musicians during summer marching band camp.
Competitive Band Uniform Lead
We are looking for a couple of well?organized individuals to coordinate our Competitive Marching Band Uniform team. We already have a great group in place—we’re just looking for someone (or a pair of volunteers) to take the lead.
Split the pot
If you have a fun personality, this position is for you! We need someone to take the lead on organizing “Split the Pot” at several fundraising events. Every hour helps, and your contribution is invaluable.
Thank you!
January Upbeat Club Meeting
Save the Date – January, 2026 Upbeat Club Meeting.
Join us in supporting our fantastic band program!
You’ll hear from our Directors, Executive Team, and Committee Leads as they share important updates, exciting news, and this is a great opportunity to connect with other amazing band families. It’s also a great time to ask any questions you may have!
Click this Link to learn more about the Upbeat Club
We hope to see you there!
- JV Winter Guard – Gloves payment is $24. We are accepting cash or check made out to Lakota West Upbeat Club
- Please check our Calendar for the Varsity & JV practice schedule in December.
- If you have any questions, please contact brittany.stover0920@gmail.com
Join us for the 3rd Annual Lakota West Winter Guard Invitational!
Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lakota West Freshman School!
The success of this show relies heavily on volunteers. We have multiple opportunities for both students and adults to volunteer. If you know a student who needs volunteer hours for school, the upbeat club is happy to sign-off for them when their shift is complete.
Please check out the signups and let us know how you can help support our outstanding color guard program.
Volunteer Sign-up HERE
We’re also in need of food donations & individually wrapped baked goods for the bake sale table.
Foo Donation Sign-up HERE
Check out our webpage for more information and event details. Check back soon—we’ll be adding more details.
You can always find information on our website, our calendar, and on our social media pages (@lakotawestbands).If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at LWUpbeat@gmail.com