UIL – SWEEPSTAKES! I can’t begin to express how proud I am of the Pride of Lamar. Each member of this band program should be very proud of their hard work this year. Every concert band earned ratings higher than last year, and the Freshman band earned one of the highest sub-non varsity band scores on stage ever at Lamar. The Wind Symphony earned straight ones on stage and a 1 in sight-reading. With the 1 from marching season, we have earned our first UIL Sweepstakes since 2010. Before that it was 2005! This is a great accomplishment. The retired Lamar band directors Mark Pease and Steve Musser were very impressed and proud of the accomplishment. We have heard many congratulatory comments on the performances. However, like I said last week, no rating can express the musical journey you have been on and the experience of playing great music at a high level.

 

Winterguard – Congratulations to the varsity winterguard! They medaled at the NTCA Winterguard Championships today in Flower Mound! They are bringing home bronze medals and the 3rd place trophy. So proud of these very dedicated performers. The Lamar guard continues to be a exemplary performing unit at LHS. Way to go Pride of Lamar!!!

 

Leadership – On Monday we will have a very brief meeting to kick off the leadership auditions for the 2018-2019 school year. We encourage ALL students to attend this to learn about the different leadership opportunities available and how to audition for them. This meeting is also required for drumline and color guard leadership positions.

 

Orlando Trip – This is the big week! We will be sending out reminders and tips for packing via the trip remind. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. My first tip is to start packing today!

 

Band fees – All band and guard fees were due by April 2nd. Login to Charms to check your financial status in band. If you see anything wrong or don’t understand the statement, please email me and let me know. I encourage students to bring their payments in before school and hand it to a director. Band fees must be paid before students are allowed to go on the spring trip, buy prom tickets, and diplomas are held until all LHS fees & fines are paid in full. You may also pay online at https://goo.gl/voPwBw

 

Quote of the Week – “When a goal matters enough to a person, that person will find a way to accomplish what at first seemed impossible.” – Nido Qubein

 

Events (the week ahead)

Monday, Apr 9 3:00pm-3:15pm Leadership Audition General Meeting

Monday, Apr 9 3:16pm-7:00pm Percussion Ensemble and Drumline Auditions

Tuesday, Apr 10 3:00pm-5:00pm Orlando Trip Full Orchestra Rehearsal

Tuesday, Apr 10 6:30pm-8:00pm LBBC Meeting (all parents invited)

Wednesday, Apr 11 3:00pm-4:30pm Orlando Trip Concert Band Rehearsal

Thursday, Apr 12 3:00pm-4:00pm Leadership Audition Clinic

Thursday, Apr 12 4:00pm-6:00pm Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

Thursday, Apr 12 6:00pm-6:30pm Orlando Trip Luggage Check In

Friday, Apr 13 4:00am Orlando Trip begins at Dallas Love Field Airport

 

Communication –

Band room phone lines: Mr. Alan Lang – (682) 867-7006 | Mr. Matt Bibb – (682) 867-7057 | Mr. Jarred Carlton – (682) 867-7058

Remind (texting service) text to 81010 with the following message:

Lamar Band – @lamarband

Color Guard – @lamarguard

Band Parents – @lhsbandmom

Facebook: Lamar Viking Band

Instagram: @Lamarband

Twitter: @VikingBand (general band) | @AlanLangLHS (Mr. Lang) | @TCarltonLHS (Mr. Carlton)

Blog – http://lamarbandnews.wordpress.com

Calendar – https://lamarmusic.org/calendar

For information or to contact the booster club, email lamarbandboosterclub@gmail.com

NTCA Winterguard Contest –
If you missed the winterguard contest yesterday, it isn’t easy to describe in words the enormity of the event. 80 winterguard units performed from 8:00am to 10:30pm with many performers,
directors, and parents camping out all day long in the east side of Lamar HS. I can’t begin to give sufficient credit to all those involved in making the day run smoothly. Many Lamar band students volunteered as much as 26 hours of their time on Friday afternoon/evening
and all day Saturday to help raise money for the the Lamar band program. Thank you booster club for handling concessions, tickets sales, judge meal, hospitality room meals, parking, monitoring, and the many other jobs that were critical to our success. The
Pride of Lamar shined once again with an impressive event for north Texas colorguard students. We had schools from as far away as Odessa come and spend the day in north Arlington. On behalf of the Lamar band directors and color guard staff, THANK YOU ALL for
your hard work!

Orlando Trip – The
beginning of Feb. marks the last opportunity for students to add/drop from the spring trip. Payments must be up to date. See Lang for details.

Potbelly Sandwiches Fundraiser – This Tuesday 5:00pm to 8:00pm, north Collins Potbelly. 25% of sales go to the Lamar
band. Make sure you tell them you are there to support the Lamar band! Flyers attached. Share on social media!

Solo & Ensemble –
Students must be practicing regularly in preparation for solo & ensemble.

Sectionals
– We have set up an after school sectional schedule. I have attached the current assigned times. Attendance will be taken and absences will be reflected in the grade book. Contact
your band director if you have a conflict / doctors appointment.

All Region – Congrats
to our 5 amazing musicians that participated in the All-Region honor bands this weekend! All City this upcoming weekend!

Challenges – Competition
helps drive student progress. The directors encourage students to practice many hours at home so that they may progress as musicians. The challenge system allows students to compete for a higher chair in their section of the their concert band. The rules and
form are available via this link. https://goo.gl/forms/Z6NAdDf0Mq0ULMcN2

Band fees – Monthly
payments are due at the beginning of the month. Trip payments are also due. Login to Charms to check your financial status in band. If you see anything wrong or don’t understand the statement, please email me and let me know. I encourage students to bring
their payments in before school and hand it to a director. Band fees must be paid before students are allowed to go on the spring trip, buy prom tickets, and diplomas are held until all LHS fees & fines are paid in full. You may also pay online at
https://goo.gl/voPwBw

Quote of the Week
– “No member of a crew is praised for the rugged individuality of his rowing.” – Ralph Waldo
Emerson

Events (the week ahead)
Monday, Jan 29
6:00pm-9:00pm
Winterguard rehearsal
Tuesday, Jan 30
5:00pm-8:00pm
Potbelly Sandwich Fundraiser
Wednesday, Jan 31
6:00pm-9:00pm
Winterguard rehearsal
Thursday, Feb 1
6:00pm-9:00pm
Winterguard rehearsal
Friday, Feb 2
6:00pm-9:00pm
All City Clinic @ Bowie HS
Saturday, Feb 3
ALL DAY
All
Cit Clinic & Concert @ Bowie HS
Saturday, Feb 3
ALL DAY
Varsity
Winterguard rehearsal

Communication –
Band room phone lines: Mr. Alan Lang – (682) 867-7006 | Mr. Matt Bibb – (682) 867-7057 | Mr. Jarred Carlton – (682)
867-7058
1200×630.pngRemind
(texting service) text to 81010 with the following message:
Lamar Band – @lamarband
Color Guard – @lamarguard
Band Parents – @lhsbandmom
facebook_logos_PNG19751.pngFacebook:
Lamar Viking Band
Instagram_icon.pngInstagram:
@Lamarband
Twitter-icon.pngTwitter:
@VikingBand (general band) | @AlanLangLHS (Mr. Lang) | @TCarltonLHS (Mr. Carlton)
Blog –
http://lamarbandnews.wordpress.com
Calendar –

Calendar

For information or to contact the booster club, email lamarbandboosterclub@gmail.com

Solo & Ensemble – Per the band student handbook, all Lamar band students will play a solo or ensemble or both this semester. Specific expectations are listed in the student handbook. I have attached it to this email if you do not have a copy available. Wind Symphony students will participate in UIL solo & ensemble with either a solo or ensemble or both. All other band students are encouraged, but not required to attend UIL solo & ensemble contest. Entry forms will be distributed on Tuesday. They are due next Monday along with the entry fee.

 

Challenges – Competition helps drive student progress. The directors encourage students to practice many hours at home so that they may progress as musicians. The challenge system allows students to compete for a higher chair in their section of the their concert band. The rules and form are available via this link. https://goo.gl/forms/Z6NAdDf0Mq0ULMcN2

 

Orlando Trip – Room sign up and airline info meeting on Wednesday Jan. 17th at 3:00pm. Pick your roomates ahead of time, 4 students per room. If you don’t have roomates, the directors can help pair you up with others. Trip payment for Jan. is due today. Here are the upcoming due dates. It is ok to pay early but on time payments are critical as we approach the final payments of the spring trip. Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, April 2.

 

Volunteers needed – We are in the planning stages for the Jan. 27th contest at Lamar. This is a HUGE fundraiser for the booster club. We need MANY parents and students to volunteer. I expect all color guard families to participate. We also need many other band students and parents to help out. We have a sign up now at the following link. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b44a8aa28a3fa7-winterguard

 

Strategic Plan – The booster club is holding a strategic planning meeting on Thursday. The idea is to look into the future and be proactive now in assuring the success and growth of the Lamar band program. If you would like to to join, please meet in the band room on Thursday Jan. 18th at 6:30pm.

 

Winterguard – The first contest for the winterguards is this Saturday at Martin HS. Good luck! The contest at Lamar on the 27th is quickly approaching. If you can’t donate your time to volunteer, we do need the following items donated as soon as possible. Electrical tape (many rolls), duct tape (many rolls), pens, pencils, markers, and wristbands for spectators/performers. Send donations to the band room.

 

Band fees – Monthly payments are due at the beginning of the month. Trip payments are also due. Login to Charms to check your financial status in band. If you see anything wrong or don’t understand the statement, please email me and let me know. I encourage students to bring their payments in before school and hand it to a director. Band fees must be paid before students are allowed to go on the spring trip, buy prom tickets, and diplomas are held until all LHS fees & fines are paid in full. You may also pay online at https://goo.gl/voPwBw

 

Quote of the Week – “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Events (the week ahead)

Wednesday, Jan 17 3:00pm-3:30pm Orlando trip room sign up

Thursday, Jan 18 3:00pm-6:00pm Jazz 1 Essentially Ellington Recording Session

Thursday, Jan 18 6:30pm-8:00pm Strategic plan meeting in band room

Saturday, Jan 20 9:00am-10:00pm Winterguard contest @ MHS

 

Communication –

Band room phone lines: Mr. Alan Lang – (682) 867-7006 | Mr. Matt Bibb – (682) 867-7057 | Mr. Jarred Carlton – (682) 867-7058

Remind (texting service) text to 81010 with the following message:

Lamar Band – @lamarband

Color Guard – @lamarguard

Band Parents – @lhsbandmom

Facebook: Lamar Viking Band

Instagram: @Lamarband

Twitter: @VikingBand (general band) | @AlanLangLHS (Mr. Lang) | @TCarltonLHS (Mr. Carlton)

Blog – http://lamarbandnews.wordpress.com

Calendar – https://lamarmusic.org/calendar

For information or to contact the booster club, email lamarbandboosterclub@gmail.com