Weekly Band Email - August 25, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS: It’s Game Week!  Lanier VS. North Forsyth @ The Ranch!  Drop Off and Pick Up occurs in the upper parking lot; Volunteer Opportunities for Friday Night Lights posted in Booster Hub;  2025 Parking Passes Now Available;  July Booster Hub Credits Applied to Accounts; Thank You Golden Horn Sponsors - Zaxby’s; Home Game Concession Volunteer Rotation; Spirit Wear Orders Have Been Placed;  Winter Guard Interest Meeting; Sawyer Brown @ The Bowl   

Be sure you check the website and read all emails in their entirety to get the latest info! www.lanierlonghornband.com  

Practice Schedule 

Mondays - All Sections; 2:30 - 4:00 pm 

Tuesdays - All Sections; 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Thursdays - All Sections; 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Upcoming Events

August 29th - Fine Arts Tailgate @ Lanier; Drumline to perform

August 29th - Game Day @ The Ranch; Lanier vs North Forsyth (Theme: Orange Out) 

September 1st - Labor Day - No School

September 5th - Bye Week; Super Friday Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 11th - Winter Guard Interest Meeting; 5:00 PM 

September 12th - Game Day @ The Ranch; Lanier vs. Dacula; HOCO (Theme: A Night in Paris)

September 13th - Marching Band Clinic @ Chattahoochee High School (See Director’s Newsletter sent 8/15 for Details)

September 13th - Homecoming Dance

September 19th - Game Day @ The Ranch; Lanier vs. Gainesville; 8th Grade Night (Theme: USA Out)

September 26th - Game Day @ Chattahooochee (Theme: Western Out) 

Reminder; drop off and pick up is always in the upper parking lot.  There are many different activities that occur throughout the year, and the school entrance should remain clear to keep the students safe.

Game Day - Friday, August 29th @ The Ranch, Lanier vs. North Forsyth!

Marcher attire for Friday will be heat uniform - marching shoes, BLACK socks, show shirt and black shorts.

Football Game Day Timeline 

Longhorn Marching Band Schedule

(See Percussion Updates for slight timeline deviation)

(4:30) Donated Meal Report Time (Game Day Meal: pizza, chips, soda and a cookie donated by Gwinnett Church)

5:00 Report Time  

• Students load trailers - percussion and leadership load the props and equipment
• Concessions bring everything up to the stadium from the band room  Claire to coordinate

5:00-5:30 Equipment Drop / Equipment load   (flag bags, student bags, drum stands– anything you need for the game)

5:30 In Commons with your section (circle up)

5:45 Uniform Inspection 

6:00 Warmup 

6:30 Section Hype Time 

6:45 Begin the walk to the stadium 

7:05 Music Turned off in the press box. THE HERD and our band fans in the stands (please!)

7:05 LMB at the gate ready to march on - right hand side stadium entrance

7:10 Longhorn Marching Band Pregame "Show" 

7:25 Fill into the stands as quickly as possible

7:30 Kick off - Go Longhorns!

Volunteers We Need You!

Volunteer opportunities for this week’s home football game against North Forsyth are posted on Booster Hub.  Please review the list of volunteer needs and sign up today!

Concessions For Home Games!

This year we are implementing a rotation for Concession Volunteers for our home games.  If you enjoy volunteering with concessions, please continue to do so!  We appreciate you all so much!  However, concessions is one of the highest volume activities for every home game and requires a larger number of volunteers to keep things running smoothly.  Therefore, each band section has been assigned a home game for parents to volunteer and help with our concessions.

HOME GAMES

Section Assigned to Volunteer for Concessions

1st half volunteers - pre-game and 1st and 2nd quarters

2nd half volunteers - 3rd and 4th quarters and post game clean-up

Aug 29 -  vs. North Forsyth 

1st half volunteers - Colorguard - 11th & 12th grade

2nd half volunteers - Woodwind - Clarinet

Sept 12 -  vs. Dacula

1st half volunteers - Woodwind - Flute

2nd half volunteers - Woodwind - Saxophone

Sept 19 - vs. Gainesville

1st half volunteers - Percussion - Front Ensemble

2nd half volunteers - Percussion - Battery

Oct 9 - vs. Johns Creek

1st half volunteers - Brass - Sousaphone

2nd half volunteers - Brass - Baritone / Trumpet 12th grade

Oct 31 - vs. Seckinger

SENIOR NIGHT

1st half volunteers -  Brass - Trumpet - 9th, 10th, 11th grade

2nd half volunteers -Colorguard - 9th & 10th grade

Our second half volunteers are just as important as our first half.  If you volunteer to work the second half please arrive at your determined start time to relieve the first half volunteers.  

All Volunteer slots will be set up in Booster Hub one week prior to the Friday night game.  Volunteering is fun and where parents build community within the band family!

2025-2026 Parking Passes Still Available!

Wish you could park closer to the stadium on Friday night game nights?  We’ve got you.  2025-2026 Parking Passes are now available for purchase.  The cost is $40.00 for your own space in the band lot, right next to the stadium.  The pass is valid all season!  Visit Booster Hub Store to purchase your pass today!

Booster Hub Credits Applied to Accounts!

Meals to Missions Credits have been applied to Marcher accounts.

July 3rd through 24th Credits have been applied.

Shoe charges have been entered into Marcher accounts for payment.

Lanier Marching Band Thanks Our Sponsors!

This week, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Golden Horn Sponsors! 

Zaxby’s of Sugar Hill

Your generous support makes a huge difference in providing opportunities, resources, and experiences for our students. 

Do you, or someone you know, want to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities?  Check out our website for more information!

Guard Updates!

There will be an informational meeting for Winter Guard on September 11 after practice.  More information to come!

11th and 12th Grade Guard Parents - This Friday (Aug 29), we are asking you to volunteer at the Concession Stand.  Each home game is assigned to two sections and this Friday is our turn.  Please sign up in Booster Hub.  Thanks in advance!

Percussion Updates!

There is a slight deviation for Percussion's timeline for Friday Night’s Home game against North Forsyth:

4:30: Percussion Load Trailers

5:00 Perform at Fine Arts Tailgate

5:30: Percussion eats dinner (Game Day Meal: pizza, chips, soda and a cookie donated by Gwinnett Church)

6:00 Uniform Inspection/Warm Up

Check the Percussion chat for additional details and/or reach out to Percussion Liaison Carey Harrison carey@careyharrison.com.

Lanier Bands Spirit Wear!

Spirit Wear orders have been placed with Pipe Dream Prints!  Items will be delivered to Mrs. Wilson-Fields for distribution the week of September 8th. 

If you missed this round, don’t worry.  We will have a full spirit wear offering throughout the season at Pipe Dream Prints - Lanier Bands Store.

Tickets for the Sawyer Brown Concert at The Bowl!

Want VIP tickets to see Sawyer Brown at The Sugar Hill Bowl?  Volunteer slots for the upcoming performance are now live on Booster Hub! Sign up today to ensure you get a spot!

• September 5th - Sawyer Brown (Volunteer Slots Live)
• September 20th - Joe Nichols (Coming Soon)

In order to receive the tickets, parents must set-up and break down the chairs.  There should be one person participating for each ticket.  More details can be found in Booster Hub under the volunteer opportunity.

Marchers should make plans to assist with the chairs to earn Community Service hours. Volunteer slots for each upcoming show will open in Booster Hub one month prior to the concert date. 

Parents’ Night Out!

Join us for our next Parents’ Night Out on September 20 at 6:30 pm by Indio Brewery in Downtown Sugar Hill!  Parents’ Night Out is a great way to meet fellow parents with kids in the Lanier Band program and make new friends!  This is a casual, drop in type of  event where everyone comes as they are and spends time with friends.  9th Grade parents, this is a great way to meet other parents with students in the Marching Band.   We look forward to seeing you all there!

2025 - 2026 Google Photo Album!

Be sure to check out the 2025-2026 Google Photo Album for highlights from Friday Night’s game @ Mountain View!  Feel free to upload (and download) your favorite band photos!  The Google Photo Album is available to all band families! 

Lanier High School Band 2025 - 2026 Google Photo Album

Support the Tingle Family!

Many of you are aware of the challenges the Tingle family is dealing with. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe below. You can also help by sharing on social media.

https://gofund.me/a381dc9f

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

Fundraising!

Arena Volunteers

If you are interested in becoming a Gas South Arena volunteer please stop by https://lanierlonghornband.com/about/11509 and check out the Arena information! We are all booked for July, but we'll be getting August's schedule before you know it!  Specific questions can be directed to missystocks@gmail.com.

RaiseRight

How does it work?

• Buy pre-paid gift cards from over 300 retailers
• Use the gift cards to make purchases
• 70% of the earnings go into your student's account and 30% go straight to the band

How do I get started?

• Visit www.raiseright.com or the mobile app: RaiseRight
• Click Register 
• Join a program
• Enter the Enrollment Code: 9B6221EL4L1L4 
• follow the steps to create your account

Don't forget to enter your student's name. Family and friends can also register and enter your student's name, and help earn funds for your student as well.

Kroger Community Rewards

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

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