The Marching Band Calendar is regularly updated and available on the Band website – we highly recommend subscribing to it.
Jazz ‘N Cakes April 11th 8 AM–12 PM
Jazz n’ Cakes is one of our biggest (and most fun) fundraisers of the year. Here are some wonderful opportunities to contribute to this mega-event:
Calling all vendors This is a great opportunity to sell your products, promote your business, and support our amazing band program. Limited spaces are available! If you’re interested, please contact pancake@lakotawestbands.org for a vendor application. The deadline to submit an application is March 20th.
Donate a Gift Basket or Items for a Gift Basket If you are a small or home-based business, this is the perfect opportunity! Donate a small (or large) gift basket of your products for our raffle. We also accept items and gift cards that we can include in large gift baskets. Contact pancake@lakotawestbands.org for details.
Donate via Amazon Donate with a click! Visit our Amazon Wish List and pick something to donate. Every contribution – big or small – helps support our students and makes this event a success.
Please contact pancake@lakotawestbands.org
Band Concert Nights
Congratulations to the Lakota West Freshman & High School Bands on outstanding performances at the 2026 Winter Band Concerts!
So proud of our talented students and grateful for the directors, volunteers, and families who make nights like these so special. The hard work truly showed in this beautiful celebration of music and community!
Missed it or want to relive the music? Watch the livestream here: Livestream
Congratulations to all of our students — we are so proud of you!
Music for All Festival
We are excited to have two of our concert bands performing at the Music for All Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival held at Mason High School. There will be close to 30 different ensembles from the surrounding districts performing.
Saturday, March 7, 8am – 9pm.
Tickets available at the door $12.
We Need Volunteer Leads
Sponsorship Lead Needed
Shout?out to our amazing sponsors for their continued support. Your generosity makes a tremendous impact on our band program.
We are looking for a volunteer to help secure sponsorships and connect with local businesses and community partners. If you enjoy organizing, communicating, and building relationships, this is a great way to make a meaningful difference!
For more information about our Sponsorship Opportunities, please visit https://lakotawestbands.org/support/sponsorship/
If you’re interested in joining our team or have any questions, please contact president@lakotawestbands.org
Summer Camp Co-Lead Needed
It’s almost time to start planning our summer camp!
We have a dedicated band mom with several years of experience leading this effort, and we’re looking for a passionate volunteer co-lead to join her in creating a successful and memorable experience for our hardworking student musicians.
If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity or if you have any questions, please contact president@lakotawestbands.org
Winter Guard News
Please check our Calendar for the Varsity & JV practice schedule. If you have any questions, please contact brittany.stover0920@gmail.com
Upcoming Winter Guard Events:
03/21 – Tri State Marching Arts @ George Rogers Clark High School JV Semi-Finals only
03/28 – Tri State Marching Arts @ Truist Arena on NKU Campus – Championships for both teams, if JV advances from semi finals
Good luck to all our staff & students participating!
You can always find information on our website, our calendar, and on our social media pages (@lakotawestbands).
Questions? Contact: LWUpbeat@gmail.com