Weekly Band Email - October 1, 2024

TL;DR: Rehearsal before game on Friday, full uniform for game; Volunteers needed for game, competition, and exhibition; Several events going on, be sure to check the calendar frequently; Fundraiser ongoing - Register your account at www.registercw.com - Use code: 27892;

Welcome to Bandtober! It is about to get SUPER BUSY, so be sure you check the website and read all emails in their entirety to get the latest info! www.lanierlonghornband.com 

Practice Times

Mondays

Guard - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Percussion - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Tuesdays

All Band - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Thursdays

All Band - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Friday - Home Game Vs.  Milton @ The Ranch; 8th Grade Night

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Rehearsal (NEW)

5:30 pm Meet & Greet with 8th Graders

6:15 pm Inspections

7:15 pm Star Spangled Banner

7:30 pm Game

9:45 pm Game ends (approximate)

10:15 pm Student pick up (approximate time)

Full Uniform - Uniforms have two shirt options included with the uniform, orange and gray; These are with the students’ uniforms at school. Students should plan on wearing the orange uniform shirts with their uniform for the game. See the attached uniform cleaning directions!

Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1574637?schoolId=GA31718

Students need to plan to stay to assist unloading the trailer after we arrive at LHS.

Pick-up is in the upper parking lot; do not line up in the lower lot by the band room.

Competition Info

When not performing, students and observers should remain quiet and enjoy the other performers. Students may visit concession stands and should bring money for meals and snacks.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Grayson HS

50 Hope Hollow Road

Loganville

Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1715066?schoolId=GA4315_7

Schedule:

9:45 am Students arrive at LHS

10:15 am Inspections

10:30 am Depart LHS

11:30 am Arrive at GHS

11:45 am Unload trailer

12:45 pm Warm up

1:45 pm Performance

2:15 pm Load trailer

2:45 pm Depart competition

3:45 pm Parent pick up at LHS

*Prelims awards are at 4:45 pm, the Drum Majors will stay for the awards, all other students will return to LHS at 2:45. Students can leave the competition with their parents, but you must notify Mr. Tingle by email before the competition. Students should bring money for concessions. 

Exhibition Info

Monday, October 7, 2024

Peachtree Ridge HS

1555 Old Peachtree Road NW

Suwanee

Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1662743

Schedule:

2:30 pm Rehearsal

4:00 pm Change into uniforms and have a snack (bring a snack with you)

5:00 pm Inspections

5:15 pm Depart LHS

6:00 pm Arrive at PRHS

6:00 pm Unload trailer

6:35 pm Warm up

7:20 pm Performance

8:00 pm Load trailer

9:45 pm Depart PRHS

10:15 pm Parent pick up at LHS

*Students can leave the exhibition with their parents, but you must notify Mr. Tingle by email before the competition. Students should bring money for concessions. 

We need volunteers for games and competitions!

Volunteer for a game or competition by signing up here: https://app.boosterhub.com/volunteer 

Upcoming Dates: Stay up-to-date on all events at LanierLonghornBand.com

October 1; Board Zoom Meeting; 6:30 pm;

October 2; LHS/LMS Practice; LMS; 4:30 pm;

October 4; Home game; LHS;

October 5; First Competition; Grayson HS; See attached agenda;

October 7; Exhibition; See attached agenda;

October 8; Board Meeting; City Hall; 6:30 pm;

October 9; Concert Band Rehearsals; Concert Band (7th period) 2:30-3:15 pm;  Symphonic Band (4th and 5th period) 3:30-4:15 pm; Symphonic Winds (3rd period) 4:30-5:15 pm;

October 10-14; Fall Break;

October 11; Away Game - Johns Creek HS;

October 16; Concert Band Rehearsals; Concert Band (7th period) 2:30-3:15 pm;  Symphonic Band (4th and 5th period) 3:30-4:15 pm; Symphonic Winds (3rd period) 4:30-5:15 pm;

October 17; Band Concert;

October 18; Home Game;

October 19-20; Sugar Rush; 

October 20; Sugar Rush Parade;

October 25; City of Sugar Hill Trick or Treat Event; 5:30 pm;

October 26; Buford Competition; 

November 1; Away Game; Seckinger HS;

November 2; Milton Competition

Senior Week!

We will celebrate our Seniors the week of October 14th!

Tuesday, October 15th, there will be a small snack reception to honor the seniors. Freshman will bring something sweet, Sophomores will bring something savory, Juniors will bring drinks. Everyone in the band will enjoy a snack together following practice to celebrate our Seniors! Reception is for students only. Parents plan to pick up students 20-30 minutes later that day so they can all enjoy a snack.

Wednesday, October 16th, the Senior poster is due. Parents make the posters, include a lot of photos of your band kid! We will hang them under the trophy shelves, where they will remain for the remainder of the year. Posters need to be LANDSCAPE only, and measure no more than 19”x14” so they can fit in the designated area.

Senior Night is on Friday, October 18th, during the home game. Senior parents, please plan to attend the ceremony preceding inspection, around 6:00 pm. Students will receive a cape, armband, and pin. During halftime, parents will walk down to the stadium with their student and have their picture taken with Mr. Tingle.

Fundraising

Kroger Community Rewards

Sign up for Kroger's Community Rewards program! Visit Kroger's websiteto sign up. Search for Lanier Band Booster Association. 4% of your weekly Kroger spend on groceries will be donated to the band automatically!

Charleston Wrap - Wrapping Paper Fundraiser

• Register your account at www.registercw.com
• Use Lanier’s Code: 27892 and enter your info
• Share your link on social media until the end of November!

Wrapping paper fundraiser 30 day campaign results are in thank you for all who participated! This fundraiser has been continued until December 1st. You still have time to share with family and friends. September's wrapping paper all star is Asher Barnett  - see Geneva for your prize! October is a  new month, a new opportunity to sell more than just wrapping paper, but a holiday gift experience.

More fundraisers are on the way! If you have questions about volunteering at the Gas South Arena to raise funds, reach out to Missy Stocks at missystocks@gmail.com.

Band Photos

Want to see all the cool photos for the band? Visit our Google Photos page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/npGwbo87PUtNbADZ7

Please add your own great photos, but please be sure not to upload multiple of the same "shot".

Spirit Store

Get your Longhorn Band gear at our Spirit Store! Pick up a Concessions Shirt to wear when you volunteer at concessions. Show shirts will be available next week through a different link.

Sponsorships

Do you know of a business that wants to invest in our kids? Share the attached sponsorship form with them! This is a great opportunity for local collaboration and supporting the arts!

Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LanierHighBand

A new Facebook page was created to better utilize social media for the band! The original page is now titled "Legacy" and will remain published. 

Please direct all email to lanierbandhelp@gmail.com